The World at Night 2013
The winners of the 2013 "Earth and Sky" photo contest show off the beauties of the night sky and demonstrate the effects of light pollution.
Experts: CO2 record illustrates 'scary' trend
The old saying that "what goes up must come down" doesn't apply to carbon dioxide pollution in the air, which just hit an unnerving milestone. Full story
Federal water pollution charges in upstate NY
A demolition company and two of its workers are facing charges they illegally dumped polluted water in upstate New York. Full story
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Air quality continues to improve
According to the American Lung Association’s ‘State of the Air’ report, 42 percent of Americans live in counties with unhealthy levels of air pollution, but there has been progress in reducing overall particle pollution. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
Study: Salt Lake City too polluted for babies
The pollution levels in and around Salt Lake City have been bad enough to worry parents, with a new study saying that bad air over northern Utah makes it a risky place to have a baby. NBC’s Mike Taibbi reports.
Smog creates flight delays in Beijing
The pollution levels in China’s capital have gotten so bad that sometimes airline pilots lose visibility, and there has been a surge in respiratory illnesses. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
China’s smog leads to spike in face mask sales
According to the newspaper China Daily, pollution levels have gotten so bad they’re creating respiratory problems, prompting residents to seek air purifiers and face masks. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
Los Angeles bans plastic bags
The bags, an environmental nuisance that has been polluting the Pacific Ocean, will be phased out over 16 months. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
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A boy jumps to a pond of polluted water in a slum area outside of Sanaa
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