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Beijing air improvements provide model for other cities

The fabric of GUNRID. Photo by Inter IKEA Systems B.V. 2016

As global fight for clean air intensifies, IKEA unveils air-purifying curtain

Photo of family in California in pollution.

These are the 8 major US cities with the worst air pollution — and 4 are in California

photo of Munich, Germany.

Intelligent traffic control pilot improves air quality in Munich

The view from Liberty Hall of traffic crossing the Liffey from Tara Street, in Dublin. File photograph: Getty Images

Could new software solve Dublin’s traffic problem?

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‘Amazon Day’ Shipping Option Aims to Reduce Deliveries and CO2 Emissions

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality began a series of six public information sessions this month on coal ash storage options at various sites. The final meeting is Jan. 29 in Belmont, N.C., for Allen Steam Station on Lake Wylie. CHARLOTTE OBSERVER FILE PHOTO

Take a deep breath, York County. Now, here’s how it compares to air quality elsewhere

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Maryland bill would allow motorcycle riding between lanes of traffic on highway, at red lights

In this Nov. 15, 2016 photo morning rush hour traffic makes it’s way along US 101 near downtown Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

LA Inches Closer to Tax on Uber, Lyft to Solve Traffic Woes

BMW Vision Next 100 and Mercedes-Benz F 015 concepts

BMW And Daimler Hook Up To Develop Next-Generation Automated Vehicles