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Tag Archives: Afghanistan
21 of the world’s 30 cities with the worst air pollution are in India
India has once again topped an annual list of cities with the worst air quality in the world, according to a new report, while Chinese cities have continued to show improvements from the previous year. Twenty-one of the world’s 30 … Continue reading
How Afghan officials are tackling Kabul’s ‘hazardous’ pollution
Afghan officials have begun cracking down on local businesses thought to be the main contributors to air pollution in the capital to battle a crisis that has reached “hazardous” levels. The owners of wedding halls, public baths, and property management … Continue reading
Gasping for air in Kabul
In winter, Afghanistan’s capital city, Kabul, is not for the faint-hearted—below-zero temperatures are not uncommon and snowfalls are frequent and sometimes heavy. With an average temperature of -1°C, January is the coldest month, with occasional drops to -25°C. Located at … Continue reading
Air pollution becomes Afghanistan’s silent killer
From a distance, giant khaki blankets appear to smother Kabul’s spectacular mountainside. Visitors may even be enthralled by the phenomenon. Only when near the suburbs, however, do they realize the enveloping layer is thick smog of dirt and fumes. A … Continue reading
Polluted air affects 92% of global population, says WHO
Nine out of 10 people on the planet breathe polluted air, even outdoors, the World Health Organisation said. Some 92% of the population live in places where air pollution exceeds WHO limits, which can contribute to lung cancer, heart disease, … Continue reading
The 20 Worst air polluting cities worldwide
The World Health Organisation has warned that over 80% of people in urban areas around the world are exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution with risk greater in lower and middle-income countries. Air pollution is the greatest environmental risk … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Air Quality, Asia, India, Iran, Middle East
Tagged Afghanistan, Air Pollution, Bahrain, China, India, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, PM - Particulate Matter, PM10, PM2.5, Saudi Arabia, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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Top 10 worst cities for air pollution
With thousands of people dying every year due to poor air quality in these cities, something must be done to alleviate the problem. This week it was reported that almost 9,500 people lose their lives each year in London due … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Air Quality, Asia, Chile, China, India, Latin America, Mexico, Middle East, Mongolia
Tagged Afghanistan, Air Pollution, Beijing, Cairo, Chile, China, Chongqing, Egypt, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, India, Kabul, Mexico, Mexico City, Mongolia, New Delhi, Santiago, Ulaanbaatar, Ulan Bator
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