Although none of the most polluted cities in the world are located in the United States, that doesn’t mean the air quality here is perfect. In fact, the American Lung Association believes that 60 percent of Americans (roughly 186.1 million people) live in areas where air pollution threatens their lives. The State of the Air [...]
Continue reading...1. October 2009
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One of New York City’s most iconic buildings – the Empire State Building – is undergoing a $120 million facelift. The project will not only restore the long-lost golden lobby ceiling, but it will also improve the energy efficiency of the building. The skyscraper’s 6,500 windows provide a huge opportunity to make the building more [...]
Continue reading...30. September 2009
This list, compiled by The Blacksmith Institute, shows not only the world’s most polluted cities, but also demonstrates the various ways in which cities are polluted. The Institute recognizes that, in terms of air quality, 16 of the 20 most polluted cities are in China (according to The World Bank), but only includes one Chinese [...]
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6. October 2009
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