This slideshow from Popular Science looks at some of the most heavily polluted cities in the world.
"The World Bank estimates that 16 of the world's 20 most polluted cities are found in China's industrial areas."
"In fact, according to a study by Italian environmental group Legambiente, Milan has more smog than any other city in Europe and the continent's second-highest level of ozone. Most of the problem comes from the city's love of driving, but that's changing quickly: Congestion pricing in downtown Milan implemented in January has dropped traffic by 26 percent and, residents hope, will lead to drops in smog as well."
"Pittsburgh recently wrested the title of America's most polluted city from Los Angeles-at least when it comes to short-term particle pollution like soot, aerosols, heavy metals and exhaust. But the city of 335,000, which has transitioned from an industrial town to one of the country's most livable cities, may not be to blame for its bad air. According to some research, much of Pittsburgh's pollution is blown in from factories and power plants in Ohio."
FULL STORY: The World's 10 Worst Cities
North Carolina County Reluctantly Accepts Toxic Coal Ash Stockpile for $19 Million
Chatham County, North Carolina agreed to not oppose a planned coal ash landfill in exchange for $19 Million from Duke Energy, which would help fund environmental monitoring and disaster insurance.
Sneeze Cities
This post from Mother Nature Network lists the 12 cities that are the worst for allergy sufferers.
Cities, Not Farms, At Fault For Bay Pollution
Cities, not the agriculture heavy Central Valley, are the source of most of the runoff and pollution that enters the San Francisco Bay, according to a new report.
Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
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Chicago’s Ghost Rails
Just beneath the surface of the modern city lie the remnants of its expansive early 20th-century streetcar system.
Amtrak Cutting Jobs, Funding to High-Speed Rail
The agency plans to cut 10 percent of its workforce and has confirmed it will not fund new high-speed rail projects.
Ohio Forces Data Centers to Prepay for Power
Utilities are calling on states to hold data center operators responsible for new energy demands to prevent leaving consumers on the hook for their bills.
MARTA CEO Steps Down Amid Citizenship Concerns
MARTA’s board announced Thursday that its chief, who is from Canada, is resigning due to questions about his immigration status.
Silicon Valley ‘Bike Superhighway’ Awarded $14M State Grant
A Caltrans grant brings the 10-mile Central Bikeway project connecting Santa Clara and East San Jose closer to fruition.
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