Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Heat Prompts Code Orange Air Quality Alert In Baltimore Area

As temperatures remain high in the region, the quality of air may become dangerous for the vulnerable population. The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Tuesday in the Baltimore metro area. Meteorologist … Continue reading →

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Smog nightmare continues for Malaysia and Singapore

A smoke haze from fires in Indonesia continues to cause havoc in Malaysia and Singapore. Two areas in the southern Malaysian state of Johor have declared a state of emergency after pollution levels reached 750. Conditions are considered to be … Continue reading →

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Hi-tech survey of air pollution on roads

Oxford City Council wants to reduce air pollution in certain key areas. Researchers have been in action this week in High Street and Oxpens Road, where they are assessing every vehicle which passes using technology developed by the University of … Continue reading →

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Tower Bridge: drivers urged to turn off engines while boats pass

The Tower Bridge anti-idling campaign – a joint initiative by Southwark and Tower Hamlets councils – is one of a number of projects to be backed by the Mayor of London’s Air Quality Fund. “This is all about helping local … Continue reading →

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North Circular air pollution worst in London, emissions figures show

The North Circular, which carries more than 60,000 vehicles a day, has the worst traffic fumes of any road in London, according to official emissions figures released under freedom of information legislation. Exhaust emissions data held by Transport for London … Continue reading →

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PM stands for Particular Matter

It is the term for particles found in the air including dust, dirt, soot, smoke and pollen.  Particles can be suspended in the air for long periods of time. Some are large or dark enough to be seen such as … Continue reading →

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Malaysia declares state of emergency in Muar and Ledang

Malaysia’s government on Sunday declared a state of emergency in two southern districts choked by smog from forest fires in Indonesia as air pollution levels reached 16-year-highs. Environment minister G. Palanivel said the air pollutant index (API) hit 750 – … Continue reading →

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Singapore mulls legal action over smog from Indonesia fires

Officials in Singapore say they are exploring whether to charge two Singapore-based companies in connection with severe smog triggered by forest fires in Indonesia. The companies own land on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Singapore’s foreign minister said he had … Continue reading →

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