Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Beijing air pollution at hazardous levels

Air pollution has reached hazardous levels in the Chinese capital, Beijing, with authorities advising citizens to stay indoors. On Saturday, the level of the poisonous, tiny particles of PM2.5 was at 391 micrograms per cubic meter, according to the US … Continue reading

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High humidity worsening air pollution, say experts 

On Thursday morning, humidity levels in the city peaked, hitting 98% in south Mumbai and 80% in the suburbs. Peaked moisture levels have high potential to hold pollutants, say experts. According to the India Meteorological Department, the humidity in south … Continue reading

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South Africa’s air pollution hotspots

According to statistics urban air pollution is linked to up to 2 million premature deaths world-wide each year. The World Health Organisation (WHO) air pollution database collected data on the outdoor (or ambient) air quality of 1600 cities from 91 … Continue reading

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For women with diabetes, air pollution has higher heart risks 

Particle pollution like soot is a known health hazard and linked to the risk of heart disease and stroke, but women with diabetes are even more vulnerable than most people, according to a new U.S. study. “There is a convincing … Continue reading

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Delhi November air quality threatened by Punjab farm fires 

In October and November, farmers in Punjab and Haryana burn their fields to cheaply clear paddy stubble, raising PM2.5 levels in neighbouring Delhi Since September 2015, an ecological and public health disaster has been unfolding in Indonesia, as fires burn … Continue reading

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APH compares air pollution levels in some of the most popular holiday destinations 

According to research published by Nature*, over three million people around the world die prematurely each year from outdoor pollution. For those holidaymakers concerned about air quality when travelling abroad, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has put together a guide … Continue reading

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Air pollution linked to asthma in children and teens 

Exposure to air pollution early in life may contribute to the development of asthma in childhood and adolescence, a European study suggests. Researchers followed more than 14,000 children from birth through ages 14 to 16 and found those born in … Continue reading

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Shipping causes hazardous levels of air pollution along coastlines, study finds 

The air along coastlines is being heavily polluted by hazardous levels of nanoparticles from sea traffic, a new study has found. Almost half of the measured particles stem from sea traffic emissions, while the rest is deemed to be mainly … Continue reading

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