Category Archives: World News

Adapting to air pollution with clean air stands in China

As with climate change, both mitigation and adaptation are needed to tackle air pollution in China To adapt or to mitigate? That is the question that faces governments and industries across the globe as the impacts of climate change and … Continue reading →

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We can’t ignore the air pollution crisis in Africa’s fast-growing megacities

Residents of London, Los Angeles and Beijing often complain about air pollution. And they’re right to – their concerns are backed by lots of data. However, not all cities are measured as rigorously. Notably, the air quality in many African … Continue reading →

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Middle East conflict ‘drastically altered’ air pollution levels in region – study

War, humanitarian catastrophe and economic crises in the Middle East have drastically altered air pollution levels in the region, according to a new study. In major cities across Syria, Iraq, Palestine and Egypt, the levels of nitrogen oxides have dropped … Continue reading →

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Air quality in Sandy is cause for concern

The quality of air in Sandy needs to be improved according to Central Beds Council. They are taking action to reduce predicted raised pollution levels in parts of the town. The council’s regular air quality monitoring across the region showed … Continue reading →

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Mapping the invisible scourge

A new study suggests that air pollution is even worse than thought THE capital’s “airpocalypse”, the choking smog that descended on Beijing in the winter of 2012-13, galvanised public opinion and spooked the government. The strange thing is, though, that … Continue reading →

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Heavy Smog in New York Prompts Air Quality Health Advisory

On Tuesday, for the second day in a row, an “air quality health advisory” was issued for the New York City metro area by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the State Department of Health (DOH). … Continue reading →

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Indonesia air pollution: Tens of thousands of lives at risk from new coal plants

The Indonesian government’s plan to build 117 new coal-fired power plants could cause tens of thousands of premature deaths, according to a new analysis. Harvard University researchers say pollution from those coal power plants in the pipeline will put 21,200 lives at risk … Continue reading →

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Could controlling fire emissions in industrial plantations be key to improving air quality in Equatorial Asia?

Researchers have combined satellite observations with atmospheric modelling to calculate how fires associated with industrial concessions in the Sumatra and Kalimantan regions of Indonesia affect air quality across Equatorial Asia. Researchers have combined satellite observations with atmospheric modelling to calculate … Continue reading →

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