Category Archives: World News

Zimbabwe’s battered old cars worsening air pollution

It is a common sight in Zimbabwe’s rural areas – dilapidated old cars making their way from one district to the next overloaded with chickens, maize, luggage and passengers. But environmentalists here say the aged cars are contributing to air … Continue reading

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Diwali celebrations: Delhi’s air quality worse than last year’s

Many Delhiites felt that decibels levels on Diwali night were a shade lower than previous years, but the dense haze of near-choking pollution told a different story. Now the verdict is out. The PM 10 (coarse particles) levels this year … Continue reading

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Iran’s air pollution kills 2700 people per year

Heavy air pollution in Iran kills thousands of people in the country each year. Head of the Healthcare and Medical Education Ministry’s environment protection center Kazem Nadafi said that about 2700 people in Iran die each year because of heavy … Continue reading

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Air pollution forecast for up to three days at 10 locations in Mumbai on anvil

In a few months, you will know exactly when to keep the pollution masks or inhalers handy. A system being put in place in the city will forecast air quality for up to three days. Screens at 15 major city … Continue reading

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‘Severe’ air pollution spikes in Beijing

Beijing’s air quality reached “severe pollution” levels on Monday morning as the city was blanketed with dense smog. Air quality in central Beijing and southern suburban areas reached level-six and other areas reached level five on a six-level scale, according … Continue reading

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Study shows PM1 air pollution is most harmful

A recent study led by Chinese scientists shows a strong link between smaller air pollution particles and a range of serious health conditions. Scientists said the smaller the airborne particles, the more likely they are to cause illness, suggesting the … Continue reading

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​Air pollution shoots up, asthma cases rise among children

Seven-year-old Drishti had to be taken to hospital while on her way to school after she complained of breathlessness. Abhinav is only 9, but dependent on an inhaler since he was diagnosed with asthma last winter. Cases of bronchitis, asthma … Continue reading

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China to send air pollution inspection teams to provinces

China’s Environment Ministry said on Thursday it will send inspection teams to provinces and cities most seriously affected by smog to ensure rules on fighting air pollution are being enforced. Air quality in cities is of increasing concern to China’s … Continue reading

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