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21 Of Top 30 Air Polluted Cities Last Year Were In India
The worst city for air pollution measured nine times more pollution than what the EPA considers healthy.
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Beijing air quality 'crazy bad,' says US Embassy
HEADLINE: Beijing air quality 'crazy bad': US Embassy
CAPTION: The pollution in Beijing was so heavy Friday that the U.S. Embassy called the air quality "crazy bad." (19 November 2010)
VOICE-OVER: English
Beijing - 19 November 2010
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Swedish city shows others how to turn green
HEADLINE: Swedish city shows others how to turn green
CAPTION: When it comes to carbon emissions, the small Swedish town of Vaxjo is leading the world by example. Thanks to a comprehensive action plan, the city has cut its emissions...
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Is pollution changing the way flowers smell? Some scientists say yes. Ted Shaffrey reports from New York.
HEADLINE: Are flowers less 'smelly' these days?
CAPTION: Is pollution changing the way flowers smell? Some scientists say yes. Ted Shaffrey reports from New York. (May 12)
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((New York))
The wafting...
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Iconic Filipino vehicle goes green
Manila - July 4, 2007
1. Wide shot of jeepneys on the road with Manila City Hall in the background
2. Mid shot of jeepneys
3. Tracking shot of jeepney
FILE: USIS World War II Documentary
4. Various of World War II footage of American...
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Japan - Flammable water
Natural, clear water and oil normally don't mix. However,
scientists have developed a new fuel by combining these two
liquids.
Using this hybrid fuel in diesel engines reduces fuel costs by
upto fifteen per cent. Nitrogen oxide emissions...
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Grandmother leads coalition of environ groups to counter pollution
April 20, 2008
1. Wide of members of environmental cultural programme dancing around model of the earth
2. Pan from image of the Earth to environmentalist Odette Alcantara dancing
3. Cultural group performing with Alcantara, playing...
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WRAP Report on climate change, soundbites
1. Exterior of building, venue of Climate Change Convention
2. People in the hall
3. Various of journalists ahead of news conference
4. Various close-up shots of pages of report
5. Wide of speakers on main stage
6. SOUNDBITE:...
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Making buildings eco-friendly
AP Television
Jakarta, Indonesia, 12 April 2010
1. Wide of commercial centre exterior and gardens
2. Wide of shopping mall
3. Pan from mannequins to shoppers
4. Mid of reflection of shoppers on window display
5. Mid of shoppers
6. Mid...
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Delegates gather for International Climate Change meeting
AP Television
1. Wide of meeting venue
2. Delegates arriving
3. Woman standing next to sign reading: (French) "Conference Centre"
4. Various of delegates
5. SOUNDBITE: (English) Rajendra Pachauri, Chairman of the Intergovernmental...
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India, China delegates speak at Climate Conference
1. Wide of Kapil Sibal, Indian Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences at podium
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Kapil Sibal, Indian Minister of Science and Technology and Earth Sciences:
"moreover, with a single exception, no...
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Hyundai's new hydrogen powered SUV, NEXO
LEADIN
Hyundai has unveiled a new hydrogen fuel cell electric SUV at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
The South Korean automaker says its part of a plan to produce more...
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Wildfires raging across California are being blamed for unhealthy air quality throughout the San Joaquin Valley. The heavy smoke and particulate pollution has prompted an air quality warning.
HEADLINE: Wildfires causing poor air quality in N. Calif.
CAPTION: Wildfires raging across California are being blamed for unhealthy air quality throughout the San Joaquin Valley. The heavy smoke and particulate pollution has prompted...
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India indicates acceptance of legally binding climate change commitments
1. Wide of plenary session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference
2. Chairman introducing Indian Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Jairam Ramesh, India's Environment Minister:
"Let me give you a quick...
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Taj Mahal gets a mud pack face lift
LEAD IN:The Taj Mahal is getting a face-lift.Built more than 350 years ago, the white-marbled monument of love has started to yellow due to pollution and age.STORY-LINE:The Taj Mahal continues to be one of India's hottest tourist...
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STORY: In forty-two years, Taiwan has developed from an
island of political refugees, who'd followed Chiang Kai
Shek from mainland China, into the...
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Research says changing cattle feed could reduce methane
LEADIN:Scientists say cattle and sheep farmers can begin to control their massive contribution to greenhouse gases and global warming by feeding their animals more high value, nutritious plants.The claims are made in a new report which...
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GOP Defends Coal As Renewable Energy Surges
U.S. investment in renewable energy projects has outpaced investment in fossil fuels for the second straight year.The U.S. Department of Energy says wind turbines and solar panels accounted for more than two-thirds of all new electric...
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WRAP: President offers alternative to Kyoto accord
1. Mid shot of President Bush walking up to podium, pull out to wide shot
2. SOUNDBITE: George W. Bush, US President:
"Today, I call for new clean skies legislation that sets tough new standards to dramatically reduce the three most...
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A small Texas town located atop one of the nation''s most productive natural gas fields is awaiting a new round of test results after state regulators found a cancer-causing pollutant in the air.
HEADLINE: Texas city sick because of natural gas pipeline?
CAPTION: A small Texas town located atop one of the nation''s most productive natural gas fields is awaiting a new round of test results after state regulators found a...
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Pollution levels drop as measures are introduced to clean up the air
Another busy day in central Tehran.
Today the sky is blue and the air is clear.
But since 2010, Iranians have been forced to live in an increasingly polluted environment.
According to the Tehran municipality, this year (which started...
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The Obama administration is poised to unveil first-ever rules limiting carbon emissions from the thousands of power plants that dot the U.S. map. AP reporter Josh Lederman explains. (May 29)
The Obama administration is poised to unveil first-ever rules limiting carbon emissions from the thousands of power plants that dot the U.S. map.
The pollution controls will form the cornerstone of President Barack Obama's campaign to...
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Study: Pollution deadlier than wars, disasters, hunger
Environmental pollution, from filthy air to contaminated water, is killing more people every year than all war and violence in the world.
More than smoking, hunger or natural disasters.
More than AIDS...
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Dirty air breathed in by expectant mothers can pose a risk to unborn babies
VOICED: Scientists have long been aware of the links between pollution and miscarriage -- and today new research revealed how unborn babies are being directly exposed to harmful soot. SHOWS: Baby ultrasound scan, placenta, industrial...