Is Clean Air the Market of the Future? November 6, 2019 / activist360 / Leave a comment Air pollution has dire consequences for public health and the environment, but it’s also driving strong business growth for several companies. We take a closer look at the booming market for air purifying techniques in France. France 2 colleagues Sophie Lanson and Mathieu Benito report, with FRANCE 24’s Catherine Clifford.
Climate Protest: Youth Climate Activists Vow to Continue Protest November 3, 2019 / activist360 / Leave a comment Activist Greta Thunberg has taken part in a climate change protest in Los Angeles. Along with thousands of demonstrators, the Swedish campaigner is demanding the phasing out of fossil fuel production in California. The strike comes amid days of wildfires across the state which have resulted in unhealthy levels of air pollution. Jessica King reports from Los Angeles.
Oil & Gas Pollution on Pennsylvania Public Lands October 29, 2019 / activist360 / Leave a comment All of Pennsylvania’s oil and gas facilities–whether unconventional (aka “fracked”) or conventional, and uncounted abandoned wells–have the potential to emit both methane that harms the climate and toxic air pollutants that impact air quality and harm health. Earthworks’ investigations of oil and gas development in Pennsylvania’s State and National Forests shows that the industry benefits from weak regulations and limited enforcement, allowing them to emit serious pollution and present other problems that degrade our public lands.