Category Archives: Asia

Delhi November air quality threatened by Punjab farm fires 

In October and November, farmers in Punjab and Haryana burn their fields to cheaply clear paddy stubble, raising PM2.5 levels in neighbouring Delhi Since September 2015, an ecological and public health disaster has been unfolding in Indonesia, as fires burn … Continue reading

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APH compares air pollution levels in some of the most popular holiday destinations 

According to research published by Nature*, over three million people around the world die prematurely each year from outdoor pollution. For those holidaymakers concerned about air quality when travelling abroad, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has put together a guide … Continue reading

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Experts warn of poor air quality in Valley

Though the availability of firewood for cooking in Kathmandu Valley may bring respite from the acute fuel crisis, it could contribute to deteriorating air quality in the Valley with onset of winter season this year, experts said. The government has … Continue reading

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Taj Mahal: Indian authorities ordered to protect historic landmark from air pollution threats 

When the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the “king of the world”, built a mausoleum for his wife from white marble on the banks of the Yamuna river, the domes and minarets of the Taj Mahal were what resulted. Once gleaming … Continue reading

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Southern Taiwan to see poor air quality through Monday 

The air quality in southern Taiwan is expected to stay poor into Nov. 17, the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) said Saturday. The EPA said air quality in the area will fall within the unhealthy range, while southern Taiwan’s Kaohsiung and … Continue reading

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Saigon’s Air Quality Report Just Came Out and It’s Not Good 

As you may have noticed over the past month, Saigon’s ambient air pollution is getting worse.But while local officials have been quick to blame Indonesia’s raging forest fires for its pollution woes, it’s worth acknowledging that Saigon has problems of … Continue reading

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Air Pollution Threatens China Anew 

Major cities in China will need to cope with thick smog in the next five days as the country records extreme levels of air pollution, according to a report by China Daily. Aside from the northeastern provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin … Continue reading

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Delhi warns against Diwali fireworks to safeguard air quality 

City authorities advise vulnerable people to remain indoors during Hindu festival as they struggle to keep smog under control Authorities in Delhi are calling on inhabitants to forego traditional fireworks during this week’s Hindu festival of Diwali in a bid … Continue reading

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