Category Archives: Asia

Air quality ‘unhealthy’ as haze obscures skies

Air quality around Kuala Lumpur and on Borneo island was ‘unhealthy’ yesterday, with one town reaching ‘very unhealthy’ levels as haze – mostly from forest fires in Indonesia – obscured skies. Kuala Lumpur residents wore face masks as protection from … Continue reading

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Malaysia air quality ‘unhealthy’ as haze obscures skies

Air quality around Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur and on Borneo island was “unhealthy” on Tuesday, as haze mostly from forest fires in Indonesia, obscured skies. Kuala Lumpur residents wore face masks as protection from the choking smog, while visibility was … Continue reading

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Breathe easy, Vancouver: Your worst air pollution would be welcome relief in Hong Kong

I’ll wager I wasn’t the only former Hong Kong resident who cocked an eyebrow last week when Metro Vancouver authorities issued a rare air-quality advisory. Residents were told to avoid strenuous outdoor exercise at certain times, with air conditions said … Continue reading

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Hong Kong Air Pollution Reaches ‘Serious’ Level on Storm

Hong Kong’s air pollution reached the “serious” level today, the highest since June 14, as an approaching typhoon leads to smog, according to a government website. The pollution level was higher than normal as of 4 p.m., with the Air … Continue reading

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Pakistan’s urban air pollution off the charts

ISLAMABAD: “Pakistan’s urban air pollution is among the most severe in the world and it engenders significant damage to human health and the economy,” according to a newly-released report titled ‘Cleaning Pakistan’s Air’. Released by the World Bank, the report … Continue reading

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Air quality: Big Blue smoke

RECENT headlines suggest that American technology firms are suffering from a backlash in China because of attempts in Washington to prosecute alleged Chinese cyberhackers. But one Western firm has found a way to make itself indispensable: by using its technology … Continue reading

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Every Breath You Take: IBM Developing Project to Map and Control Beijing Air Pollution

China’s pollution crisis is receiving some necessary fresh air. On Monday, IBM ‘s China Research laboratory announced a partnership with the Beijing Municipal Government in a project aimed to ease the city’s toxic air pollution. The initiative will forecast and … Continue reading

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When Air Quality in Beijing and Shanghai is Least Awful

What is the best time of year to avoid air pollution in Beijing? Some might say this is a trick question, given the notorious smog levels in China’s capital. But thanks to an analysis by China Real Time, as the … Continue reading

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