Category Archives: World News

Mapped: Where is air pollution killing the most people?

Over 28,000 people die from air pollution in the UK every year, according to government statistics. Air quality is a significant issue in the UK, with 38 of Britain’s 43 air quality zones exceeding EU safety limits for nitrogen dioxide, 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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Madrid limits speed on roads to tackle high air pollution levels 

For first time, Madrid have introduced speed limits on the M30 road for improving air quality. EU legislation permits a maximum annual average of 40 micrograms of nitrogen dioxide per cubic meter. Madrid has exceeded it continuously since 2010. Source: … 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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Air pollution in Macedonia worsens in winter 

The Macedonian cities of Skopje, Bitola, Kicevo and Tetovo on Wednesday reported the worst air quality, with PM10 (particulate matter up to 10 micrometers in size) concentrations higher than the maximum amount allowed, according to official data. The air in … Continue reading

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Reducing China’s air pollution may prevent about 900,000 cardiovascular deaths by 2030: study 

Lowering air pollution to the 2008 Beijing Olympics level could prevent about 900,000 cardiovascular deaths in urban China by 2030, a study said Tuesday. To guarantee clean air for the 2008 Olympics, China temporarily closed factories, construction sites and limited … Continue reading

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Scientists warn of health damage from Indonesia’s haze fires 

Toxic fumes from the Indonesian fires that have spread a choking haze across Southeast Asia may be doing more harm to human and plant health than officials have indicated, scientists measuring the pollution say. Farmers are expecting a poor harvest … Continue reading

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