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Category Archives: Asia
Delhi’s air pollution still ‘severe’
Although Delhi’s pollution level has decreased, the severity of the situation continues to exist for the sixth consecutive day. The pollution level that dipped to ‘severe plus’ state has come to ‘severe’ category due to rapid dispersion of pollutants, Centre-run … Continue reading
Beijing one of China’s worst offenders in air pollution in May
China’s capital was once again identified as one of the worst places for air quality in May, ministry data showed on Wednesday, although general air quality in its nearby regions improved. Concentration of small breathable particles, known as PM2.5, rose … Continue reading
Ulsan exposed to yearlong toxic fine dust: study
The coastal city of Ulsan, 60 kilometers north of Busan, is susceptible to toxic fine dust all-year-round due to the city’s shipbuilding industrial region, research showed Wednesday. Ulsan’s volatile organic compound emission volume is the highest among cities in Korea, … Continue reading
Nanoparticles may be linked to early first period in Korea: study
Exposure to air pollution, particularly to nanoparticles classified as PM2.5, may cause early first periods among young girls, which is known to increase one’s risk of developing other health conditions, such as breast cancer and early menopause, a new study … Continue reading
Seoul to ban old diesel vehicles on fine dust days
Starting next month, drivers of old, diesel-powered vehicles driven between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. in Seoul amid fine-dust alerts will be fined 100,000 won ($89), the city government said, Tuesday. Over 2.2 million vehicles registered before Dec. 31, 2005 … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, South Korea
Tagged Air Pollution, diesel exhaust fumes, PM2.5, Seoul, South Korea, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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Seoul to ban old diesels cars on air-polluted days
Old diesel cars will be banned from being driven in Seoul when heavy fine dust alerts are issued. The Seoul Metropolitan Government ordered that diesel vehicles, registered before Dec. 31, 2005, will be restricted in downtown Seoul from 6 a.m. … Continue reading
Posted in Asia, South Korea
Tagged Air Pollution, diesel exhaust fumes, Seoul, South Korea
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90 percent of world’s population breathes badly polluted air: WHO
Nine out of every 10 people on the planet breathe air that contains high levels of pollutants and kills seven million people each year, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) study. Nine out of every 10 people on … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Air Quality, Asia, Australia & Oceania, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, USA & Canada, World News
Tagged Africa, Air Pollution, Al Jubail, Asia, Cairo, Egypt, India, Kanpur, Pakistan, Peshwar, Saudi Arabia, Varanasi, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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Large parts of India dotted with fires: Nasa images
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa) images of the past ten days show large parts of India are dotted with fires, stretching across Uttar Pradesh (UP), Madhya Pradesh (MP), Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and even some southern states. In sweltering summer, these … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, India
Tagged Air Pollution, Chhattisgarh, crop-burning, forest fire, HAZE, India, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh
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