Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Air pollution can be lethal even when under threshold, study finds

New research shows that air pollution can be lethal even at low concentrations, under the levels determined to be harmful even under stringent definitions. These findings were published last month in the periodical put out by the United States Institute … Continue reading

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Canada can’t afford complacency on air pollution

Canada is being called on to adjust to recently established global guidelines for air pollution. In an editorial, the Canadian Medical Association Journal advocates following the lead of the World Health Organization, which in May updated the acceptable levels of … Continue reading

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China air pollution levels fall in first half of 2015: Greenpeace

Air pollution levels in China’s cities improved in the first six months of this year, environmental campaign group Greenpeace said on Wednesday, but remained far worse than global and domestic standards. Average levels of PM2.5 — airborne particulates small enough … Continue reading

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What can Europe learn from Asia about tackling air pollution?

European policymakers like to lecture the rest of the world on air pollution. Asia, and China in particular, is a favorite target for criticism. Indeed, it sometimes seems as if no major environmental conference is complete without a presentation by … Continue reading

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Flat batteries on ‘Boris bus’ add fuel to criticism of London mayor

Boris Johnson is facing criticism over another of his pet projects after batteries in dozens of the London mayor’s new Routemaster-style hybrid buses malfunctioned. Many of the “Boris buses”, which cost £350,000 each and were intended to halve CO2 emissions, … Continue reading

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Air pollution: Bengaluru’s RSPM levels exceed the allowed limit by 12-283%

The levels are highest in Whitefield Industrial Zone and Mysore Road Bengalurueans hold your breath. The presence of Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter (RSPM), a serious form of air pollutants, has exceeded the national permissible limit in most parts of Bengaluru. … Continue reading

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Particulate matter from modern gasoline engines damages our lungs

Particulate matter from gasoline engines is harmful to our airways, regardless of whether the engines are a bit older or comply with environmental standards. Fine dust particles allow pathogens to enter the lungs easier. Researchers have shown this conducting a … Continue reading

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Yangon air pollution measured just above WHO guidelines

Air-pollution levels in downtown Yangon exceed international standards, city authorities have revealed. Monitoring equipment has recorded 102 parts per million (ppm) of airborne particles, 2ppm above the World Health Organisation’s guideline of 100ppm. In an interview with The Myanmar Times, … Continue reading

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