International Environmental Prize to be Awarded in Future in Hamburg City Mayor Ole von Beust, City Senator for the Environment Anja Hajduk and Foundation President Anthony S. Papadimitriou announced the future awarding of “Aristotle Onassis Prize for the Protection of the Environment”, speaking at Hamburg City Hall. The prize is endowed by the Alexander S. [...]
“Emission Control Area” Means Healthier Air for Millions of Americans A new report finds that more than 87 million Americans live in port areas that are not meeting federal health-based air quality standards. The report, Protecting American Health from Global Shipping Pollution, documents the public health effects associated with air pollution from global shipping, including [...]
Most Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles Can Only Idle Engines for 5 Minutes per Hour Pennsylvanians — particularly those vulnerable to air pollution such as children and the elderly — will breathe easier, thanks to a new measure taking effect today that limits engine idling by heavy-duty diesel vehicles. Governor Edward G. Rendell signed the Diesel-Powered Motor [...]