Category Archives: World News

Scientists relate urban population to air pollution

Live in a large city like New York, London, Beijing or Mumbai, and you are likely exposed to more air pollution than people in smaller cities in surrounding areas. But exactly how a city’s pollution relates to the size of … Continue reading

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All the dirt on carbon

First, Tony Abbott predicted the carbon tax could “wipe out” Whyalla. Then he envisaged it squeezing the life out of the economy, like a python. The political rhetoric has been colourful, to say the least, but the Coalition and Labor … Continue reading

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Smoke fills Utah skies; air quality remains moderate

Plumes of smoke from wildfires have turned blue skies gray and led to concerns over air quality, but ozone levels have yet to spike to dangerously high levels. The Utah Division of Air Quality urged people Thursday to keep it … Continue reading

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Proper Vehicle Maintenance Necessary to Reduce Air Pollution

Air pollution from vehicles is a real danger to health, but we all know that cars are not going away anytime soon. Polluted air from vehicles and industries is responsible for more than 2.1 million deaths every year worldwide. Considering … Continue reading

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Air pollution threat to ‘big sky’ renown

Central Otago’s reputation for ”big sky” landscapes might be going up in smoke. The district is renowned for its clear skies and panoramic views, but at this time of year, some of those vistas are obscured by smoke lingering from … Continue reading

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Air pollution blamed as China loses tourists

The numbers of overseas visitors have declined since January, when levels of smog reached new heights. Tourists have been put off by reports about smog and other problems, said Frano Ilic of travel agency Studiosus in Munich, Germany. He said … Continue reading

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Beware of wind from the cities

Despite the longest spell of hot weather for seven years, July’s smog was around 25% less than the 2003 and 2006 heatwaves. This wasn’t due to better air pollution management, but to the favourable airflow; the 2003 and 2006 events … Continue reading

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Ten Russian cities that need air-quality clean up

Norilsk, Moscow and St. Petersburg top the list of the most polluted cities in Russia, according to ratings by RIA News. At the same time, Mercer consulting agency has identified Dzerzhinsk as the most contaminated city in Russia. The level … Continue reading

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