edie.net - Pollution Monitoring and Control Latest NewsThe leading on-line news service for environmental professionals. The latest Pollution Monitoring and Control headlines.Palin letter to Schwarzenegger sparks anger- September 17, 2008 Clean air campaigners are fuming following the revelation that Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin is attempting to block a piece of legislation to cut air pollution.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15319 Short-term pollution has far reaching effect- September 15, 2008 Toxic gases and particles which stay in the atmosphere for just a few weeks have been shown to have a greater influence on the global climate than previously thought.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15310 Boston boffins link air pollution to heart problems- September 14, 2008 Microscopic particles in polluted air can prevent the heart working properly, according to a US study.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15303 Researchers look to protect iconic reef- September 10, 2008 Australian researchers are teaming up with communities living near one of Australia's most famous attractions to protect it from poor water quality.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15278 Air pollution 'causes more rain - but also less rain'- September 10, 2008 It is an argument that has divided experts, but now scientists believe they have the answer to the question of whether air pollution increases or decreases rainfall.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15279 Surveyors probe energy efficiency payback- September 9, 2008 Insulating walls is the most cost effective way to reduce carbon footprints in the home, while installing electricity-generating solar panels might send a message, but is unlikely to give value for money when it comes to cutting energy bills.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15272 Arsenic-cleaning bacteria discovered in mine- September 9, 2008 Scientists have discovered new types of bacteria that can clean up arsenic spills at temperatures near freezing and could hold the key to developing a living sensor for arsenic contamination.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15277 Council in court over waste truck death- September 9, 2008 A council has found itself in the dock after a member of the public was killed by one of its rubbish trucks.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15270 Pollution controls slapped on more farms- September 5, 2008 A growing area of England's farm land has been marked up as vulnerable to pollution from excessive use of fertilizer.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15257 London mayor appoints green Tsar- September 3, 2008 A director of Transport for London's policy unit is to take charge of the environmental brief at City Hall, with the aim of delivering on the raft of green commitments made by the mayor.http://www.edie.net/news/news_story.asp?id=15252 |