Category Archives: World News

Arctic clouds highly sensitive to air pollution

A study by atmospheric scientists has found that the air in the Arctic is extraordinarily sensitive to air pollution, and that particulate matter may spur Arctic cloud formation. These clouds can act as a blanket, further warming an already-changing Arctic. … Continue reading

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Severe air pollution chokes Mongolia amid harsh winters

With thousands of families burning coal to survive in arctic temperatures, Mongolia is now home to the most poisonous air on the planet. Air pollution in China and India often makes international headlines, but in one country air quality is … Continue reading

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Central, southern Taiwan blanketed by air pollution

The air quality in parts of central and southern Taiwan was generally rated “unhealthy” Wednesday because of a lack of wind to disperse atmospheric pollutants, according to the Environmental Protection Administration’s Taiwan Air Quality Monitoring Network. As of noon, the … Continue reading

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Poland’s ‘airpocalypse’ rivals New Delhi smog

In one city, residents burn garbage to heat their homes and the local mine’s coal supplies are almost exhausted. You don’t need to use an alarm clock on Miners’ Day in the Polish city of Katowice – the 21-piece colliery … Continue reading

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Mongolian capital sees severe air pollution

The Mongolian capital city of Ulan Bator on Wednesday saw solid particles in the air reaching dangerous levels, with the most-polluted area registering an amount almost 13 times above the safety level set by the World Health Organization (WTO). There … Continue reading

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Air pollution may kill more Africans than HIV/AIDS

AIDS and malaria epidemics receive much attention from international health organizations, but a sneakier killer is on the loose in Africa. Air pollution may now be the continent’s number one killer, according to a forthcoming study. Susanne Bauer, an Earth … Continue reading

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Salt Particles From Afghanistan Are Causing Severe Air Pollution In Delhi, And It’s Gonna Stay

The pollution is Delhi is touching an all-time high because of Afghanistan and there is a scientific research to support this argument. According to a new study, air-borne particles from the salt mines of Afghanistan are pushing up the levels … Continue reading

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Tehran’s football matches cancelled due to air pollution

Two football matches in Hazfi Cup were postponed because of air pollution in Tehran, capital of Iran. Esteghlal match against Iranjavan Bushehr was cancelled on Monday and Iran football officials also postponed a match between Persepolis and Sanat Naft in … Continue reading

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