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Kuching declared ‘world’s most air-polluted city’ – and KL is not far behind
Due to the worsening haze in southwestern Sarawak, Kuching has earned the title of the most air-polluted city in the world. This is the second time in a week that a Malaysian city has topped the list of the world’s … Continue reading
To stop crippling air pollution, Iranians do car-free Tuesdays
Cities in Iran are some of the most polluted in the world. It’s estimated that 27 people a day die in Tehran from the low quality of air. Mohammad Bakhtiari, 25, from Arak decided he couldn’t take it anymore, and … Continue reading
Delhi’s pollution one-and-half times worse than Beijing
Delhi’s air pollution has been one-and-a-half times worse than in Beijing over the past week, according to an IndiaSpend analysis of PM 2.5 (Particulate Matter) concentration data. The analysis is based on a comparison of data generated by IndiaSpend’s #Breathe … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, China, India
Tagged air pollutants, Beijing, China, Delhi, India, PM10, PM2.5, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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Diesel car ‘demonisation’ condemned by industry group
A campaign to combat the “demonisation” of diesel has been launched by the UK’s leading motor industry association. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), along with BMW, Ford, and Jaguar Land Rover, believe fears over diesel are misplaced. … Continue reading
PM2.5 air pollutants causing more deaths than estimated, study says
The health risks of microscopic air pollutants have been grossly underestimated on the mainland, with nearly 8,600 premature deaths expected this year in four major cities, a study has revealed. And premature deaths are “just a tiny fraction” of the … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, China
Tagged air pollutants, Air Pollution, Beijing, Health Effects of Air Pollution, heart disease, Peking University, PM2.5, Research, Shanghai
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The 9 Most Common Air Pollutants
If you live in an urban area, you have most likely experienced a smog filled day or an inversion. It’s not a surprise, due to the fact that much of the pollution is caused by vehicle emissions and industrial factory … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asthma, Health Effects of Air Pollution, World News
Tagged air pollutants, Air Pollution, Carbon Monoxide CO, Clean Air Act, common air pollutants, lead, Nitrogen Oxide NO, Ozone O3, PM - Particulate Matter, Smog, Sulfur Dioxide SO2, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Gas from pollutants, forest fires at potentially toxic levels
Forest fires and emission of air pollutants, which include fumes from vehicles running on diesel and slow burning of coal and charcoal, release isocyanic acid in the troposphere. In 2011, scientists first detected isocyanic acid in the ambient atmosphere at … Continue reading
London has a lot on its hand when it comes to air pollution
London is facing a big uphill battle over air quality, after new research found parts of the capital have air pollution three times higher than the European-recommended safe limit. The government recently filed plans to the European Commission to delay … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, London, UK
Tagged air pollutants, Air Pollution, European Commission, King's College London, London, Nitrogen Dioxide NO2
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