The war in Ukraine has really taken the wind out of the sails of better air campaigners. Many people started burning just about anything they could find in their home furnaces. So, there's still clearly a lot to do. But if you're a glass half full type of person, you might think that there's actually an opportunity here because Europe's still bad air essentially gives something for green-minded policymakers to work with.
Clashes in Khartoum have turned deadly as two rival military factions fight for power. As the conflict escalates, a transition to civilian rule could be in jeopardy. Europe’s cities have a worrying pollution problem and clearing the air is proving difficult. And a new way to measure the environmental impact of food.
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