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EU air pollution legislation to reduce sulphur dioxide (SO₂) has effectively reduced rates of premature deaths, new research suggests. Moreover, additional reductions would lead to even further public health benefits, the researchers say.

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NASA astronaut Henry "Hank" Hartsfield, who in 1984 commanded the maiden mission of the space shuttle Discovery, died on July 17

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Google CEO Larry Page and Apple Chairman Arthur Levinson are joining forces on Calico, a healthcare project.

The longtime environmental cop is known for being tough, pragmatic and likable.

Lisa Jackson will serve as the computing giant's VP for environmental initiatives.

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NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg's surprise endorsement of Obama follows the devastating effect of Hurricane Sandy on New York City and the Northeast.

Scientists find that adults infected with a common strain of the herpes virus are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those free of the virus.

Researchers in Sweden found that children who skipped breakfast regularly had a significant increase in symptoms of metabolic syndrome as adults.

An ethical travel operator in Britain denounces carbon offsetting, but are ‘holidays closer to home’ a real solution?

The city fleet will have 425 Leafs, Volts and Energis on the road by early next year.

The latest tag team effort from the EPA and Department of Transportation is an ambitious one: the 60 mile per gallon car.

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John Addison says finding your inner calm will get you more than halfway there. His new book shows you how.

Gitanjali Rao saw that the current options for testing lead were slow and unreliable, and decided to do something about it.

With Hawaii's endless renewable energy potential, the state plans to generate 40 percent of its power from clean sources by 2030.

The developers of Mars rovers, the Hybrid X electric car, and a wastewater cleaning technique are also recognized in the magazine's annual Breakthrough Awards.

Wonks have long cautioned that people will celebrate their high-mpg vehicles by spending more time behind the wheel.

About 16 percent of hot sauces tested from Mexico and South America had lead in them. If you’re concerned about the lead in your hot sauce, try making your own.

The MIT physicist is already steeped in Beltway politics, but his enthusiasm for nuclear power and natural gas worries some environmental advocates.

New study finds that Hurricanes Katrina and Rita may be responsible for declines in children’s blood lead levels.

As the largest domestic hunger relief organization, Feeding America manages 200 food banks that distribute food to 60,000 agencies.

Technology could lead to the transformation of clothes, cars, buildings and even billboards.

Renewable energy has made great strides in the U.S. recently. But if you take a look around the globe, you'll find equally encouraging signs.

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Through the animal welfare group he founded, Morris Darbo is saving more than the lives of animals.

Organisation has committed to specific principles involving mental health such as talking about mental health and wellbeing at board meetings at least twice per annum.

Blanc will head up a review following the Doncaster 2019 flooding to learn why victims did not have the right cover.

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