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Chemistry World September 28, 2015 Anthony King	Chemistry at heart of VW emissions cheating With the company set to recall millions of cars in the US and Europe, it is uncertain if the engines affected by the 'defeat device' can be fixed. Certain components may fail when proper emission controls are switched on, say some experts.
Fast Company Nikita Richardson	Volkswagen CEO Resigns Following Emissions Controversy As Pope Francis prepared to speak on Capitol Hill in favor of climate change reform, Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn announced his untimely resignation.
Chemistry World December 2, 2011	European economy burdened by air pollution costs Europe is paying a high price for air pollution, according to a new report.
Geotimes March 2006 Megan Sever	Real-World Fuel Economy Test On Feb. 1, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rolled out a proposal to revamp its fuel economy tests, which tell consumers what mileage per gallon to expect from their new vehicles and is expected to take effect for model year 2008 cars.
Chemistry World October 5, 2015 Rebecca Trager	New US ozone standard under fire The US has strengthened air quality standards for ground-level ozone generating a backlash from industry.
Chemistry World December 2, 2014 Rebecca Trager	US moves to tighten ozone limits The US Environmental Protection Agency has proposed tightening air quality standards for ground-level ozone, a constituent of smog. Industry groups said the new measures were too stringent.
Reactive Reports Issue 37 David Bradley	Shipping News International shipping may be one of the largest sources of air pollutants along the Norwegian coast and in the Northern Atlantic.
Chemistry World October 26, 2009 Rebecca Trager	US energy use carries hidden costs of $120 billion The hidden health and environmental costs of energy production and consumption in the US could exceed $120 billion per year, according to a new report from the US National Research Council.
Chemistry World September 16, 2015 Simon Hadlington	Air pollution model predicts 6.6 million deaths by 2050 Almost seven million people could die each year around the world because of outdoor air pollution unless strict emission controls are introduced, suggests a new study based on a global atmospheric chemistry model.
American Journal of Nursing February 2008 O'Connor & Roy	Electric Power Plant Emissions and Public Health Potentially harmful pollutants to be aware of and how they may affect the public's health.
Chemistry World August 7, 2012 Laura Howes	European air pollution concerns The European Environment Agency has reported that 11 of the member states of the European Union have exceeded the emission limits set by the Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution.
The Motley Fool April 20, 2006 Brian Gorman	BorgWarner's Going Green The auto-parts producer's alliance with the EPA for cleaner diesel is both Earth-friendly and a shrewd business move. For BorgWarner, going green is also likely to mean more of the type of green that pleases investors.
Chemistry World September 16, 2011 Rebecca Trager	US job concerns hamper environmental rules Economic woes and pressure to create jobs in the US are impeding environmental regulation, resulting in President Obama being rebuked by traditional allies and applauded by political opponents.
Geotimes April 2004 Naomi Lubick	EPA announces ozone hotspots The Environmental Protection Agency released a list yesterday of U.S. counties that need to come into compliance for amounts of ozone in the atmosphere at ground levels.
The Motley Fool April 21, 2005 Bill Paul	Cleaning Up With 'Socks and Knocks' A $40 billion opportunity awaits investors in companies that make equipment to fight air pollution due to requirements that the Bush administration is about to impose on the electric power industry.
Chemistry World June 24, 2011 Hepeng Jia	Pharma pollution is out of control in China Active pharmaceutical ingredients pollution problems seem to continue even after the Chinese government increased efforts to reduce environmental pollution from drug makers.
Geotimes November 2004 Megan Sever	Fuel Economies, Part II In a recent J.D. Power and Associates survey, hybrid buyers listed "excessive fuel consumption" as a top complaint against the alternative vehicles.
Chemistry World April 30, 2015 Emma Stoye	UK ordered to clean up NO 2 pollution immediately The UK supreme court has ruled the government must take 'immediate action' to deal with levels of nitrogen dioxide pollution that exceed limits set by the EU.
Chemistry World January 22, 2015 Rebecca Trager	US methane emissions reduction effort generates sparks The White House has set a new goal of cutting methane emissions from the oil and gas sector by 40-45% by 2025.
Chemistry World July 24, 2012 Andrew Turley	UK urged to clean up London air Nitrogen dioxide levels are as bad in London as they are in Beijing, the last city to host the Summer Olympic Games and one with an at best dubious air quality record, according to a report from UK think tank Policy Exchange.
Chemistry World April 24, 2009 Rebecca Trager	EPA decision threatens chemical industry Chemical facilities could face burdensome permits and pricey construction requirements following the US Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) preliminary determination that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health and welfare.
Reactive Reports May 2007 David Bradley	Windows Cause Pollution According to researchers, the grime that accumulates on windows, buildings, roads, and other urban surfaces could be an important source of nitrogen oxide air pollutants.
Chemistry World August 6, 2015 Rebecca Trager	Obama's clean power plan stirs controversy The American Chemistry Council has expressed concern that the plan might harm growth and job creation in the US chemical sector by raising costs for businesses and consumers.
Investment Advisor July 2009 Robert F. Keane	How To Make Cap and Trade Work A successful market-based cap and trade program for carbon emissions requires a few minimum elements.
Geotimes May 2005 Linda Rowan	Clear Skies Clouded in Legislative Discontent President Bush's Clear Skies Initiative was introduced on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 2002; however, it was not love at first sight in congressional chambers.
Chemistry World February 23, 2015 Rebecca Trager	US expands pollution monitoring to its embassies The US State Department and Environmental Protection Agency have launched a joint international air quality program.
IndustryWeek January 20, 2010 Peter Alpern	EPA Sets Stage to Battle Climate Change The Environmental Protection Agency has signaled that it might not wait for Congress and instead move ahead with its own regulations in the coming months.
Chemistry World October 23, 2007 Rebecca Trager	Smaller US Plants Triple Toxic Emissions Companies in the US and Canada have achieved a continued decline in chemical pollution - but only at the plants emitting the largest amounts of toxic waste.
IEEE Spectrum May 2007 John Voelcker	Eyes on the Prize Here, the author sits in on energy equivalence debates -- with millions of dollars for a "100 mpg car" riding on the results. The impetus for the session -- and the Auto X Prize itself -- is the growing awareness of climate change.
Chemistry World June 5, 2014 Rebecca Trager	US plans 30% emissions cuts for power plants The US's 1000 coal plants will have to cut emissions by 30% below 2005 levels under proposed rules
Car and Driver March 2004 Frank Markus	Tech Stuff: Diesel's Last Stand? Diesels now offer superior performance, fuel economy, and longevity, but have CARB and the EPA made outlaws of them?
Chemistry World May 20, 2011 Rebecca Trager	EPA delays boiler and incinerator emissions rules The US Environmental Protection Agency has indefinitely delayed rules governing emission of toxic air pollutants from boilers and certain solid waste incinerators at chemical plants and other major industrial facilities.
AskMen.com	Pollution: Making Us Stupid Researchers for the first time have linked air pollution exposure before birth with lower IQ scores in childhood, bolstering evidence that smog may harm the developing brain.
Chemistry World October 1, 2014 William Bergius	Nitrogen dioxide and ozone: a sinister synergy Air pollution is detrimental to our health, but now scientists in Australia have revealed new mechanistic insight into how particular pollutants interact with the human respiratory tract.
Chemistry World January 3, 2013 Patrick Walter	US EPA head to step down US Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lisa Jackson has announced that she will be stepping down. She plans to leave her post after the president's state of the union address, which is usually given in late January.
Entrepreneur June 2005 Jill Amadio	Clean Up Your Act Going green when you purchase your next business car is getting easier, and your choices include more than just hybrids. With the new crop of low-emission cars, it's easy being green.
Smithsonian June 2005 Charles Petit	Hazy Days in Our Parks The air in many national wilderness wonderlands is getting worse. As officials debate controversial new rules to curb pollution, scientists find the sources are surprisingly far-flung.
Chemistry World October 6, 2008 Lewis Brindley	Global ozone pollution warning Current controls are failing to protect human health and the environment from increasing ground-level ozone, according to a report by the Royal Society.
Fast Company Lydia Dishman	How Volkswagen's Company Culture Could Have Led Employees To Cheat In the wake of the news that the German automaker installed software intended to defeat emissions testing, CEO Martin Winterkorn's character and management style were called into question.
Chemistry World August 28, 2013 Hepeng Jia	China to spend billions tackling pollution Major Chinese cities afflicted by smog and dirty water are set to benefit from a huge air pollution control program, which will bring trillions of yuan to already fast developing environment industries.
Chemistry World March 28, 2014 Mark Peplow	A war on smog Growing public concern over the state of the environment has forced Chinese officials to take action. And where chemistry has often been seen as the villain of the piece, it is now set to play a vital role in cleaning the country's air.
Chemistry World July 10, 2006 Arthur Rogers	Outdoor Chores Outlawed Under restrictions triggered when ground levels of ozone -- an indicator of photochemical smog -- exceed set thresholds, French officials are empowered to ban certain activities in order to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds.
Popular Mechanics April 20, 2009 Tyghe Trimble	The Footprint of Air Pressure: CO 2 Comparison Tata Motors announced plans to build an super-green air-powered car. But is using the grid to compress air any more efficient than a hybrid's gas-electric power train or a regular combustible engines? Here are the calculations.
Chemistry World September 11, 2007 Rebecca Trager	EPA Counters Industry Funding Criticism The US Environmental Protection Agency is defending its growing practice of jointly funding research with industry, after lobby groups voiced concerns that the agency's science is being compromised.
IEEE Spectrum May 2008 John Voelcker	Plug-ins and Hybrids and Diesels, Oh My! Two automotive conferences show the impact of public policy on core vehicle designs
Scientific American July 2007 Charles Q. Choi	Warming to Law After the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, how stiff will greenhouse gas regulations be?
IndustryWeek November 18, 2009 Peter Alpern	Prototype Maritime Technology Could Hold Promise for Manufacturing Emissions monitoring laser for ships at sea could pave the way for similar technologies for industrial plants.
Chemistry World October 23, 2008 Rebecca Trager	US tightens lead emissions standard The amount of lead allowed in US air has been slashed tenfold by the Environmental Protection Agency: the first cut in thirty years.
Chemistry World November 2, 2012 Rebecca Trager	Battle over US environment agency's human studies Two prominent Republican politicians, who have repeatedly accused the EPA of killing jobs through overregulation, are condemning the agency for lax oversight of its ongoing human research studies involving concentrated airborne particles.
Chemistry World March 6, 2009 Rebecca Trager	Bush-era environmental regulations challenged After less than a month in charge, the Obama administration is distinguishing itself from the policies of Bush in many areas affecting public health and the environment.