Category Archives: World News

Beresfield residents battling air pollution

All the proof he needs is the black oily and dusty residue that coats the roof of his Enright Street house, its fence and outdoor furniture. ‘‘You would not believe the pollution that we breathe in when those westerly winds start … Continue reading

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Sharp spike in Bhopal air pollution on Diwali

Minimum temperature rose sharply and air pollution levels touched alarming levels on Diwali leaving many at the risk of respiratory problems in the state capital. The respirable suspended particulate matter RSPM — which directly affects breathing — went up 2.6 … Continue reading

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Boris Johnson denies misleading MPs over London’s air quality

Boris Johnson’s office have described accusations that he misled a House of Commons select committee as “completely untrue and unfounded”. Last month the Mayor appeared before the the environmental audit committee as part of MPs’ investigation into air quality. In … Continue reading

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Indian capital braces for worst air quality this festive week

Air quality in New Delhi will deteriorate to “severe” levels this week when Indians set off firecrackers to celebrate the Hindu festival of lights, a government scientist said, leaving many at risk of respiratory problems. The warning, based for the … Continue reading

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Ireland falls below WHO guidelines on air pollution

Ireland falls below strict World Health Organisation WHO guidelines on air pollution for four potentially harmful emissions. As a report revealed 12 sites were responsible for 80 per cent of all complaints about smells, watchdogs warned people’s lifestyles may have … Continue reading

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Threat of air pollution to worsen along with global warming, warns Climate Council

Increased air pollution from bushfires is among the rising threats facing NSW residents as global warming makes blazes more likely, according to a new report by the Climate Council. The council said air quality levels were 50 times worse than … Continue reading

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India’s air quality figures can’t be trusted

Delhi is the most polluted city in the world, but it may actually be worse as faulty instruments, data fudging and lack of regulation allow industries to pollute with impunity India is changing the way it maps pollution, with an … Continue reading

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Diwali brings air pollution scare in Indore

Indore, which is known for high air pollution, is likely to witness further high on Diwali day because of pollutants emitting from lighting of crackers. Official data of Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPCCB) indicate that air pollution increases three to … Continue reading

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