Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Thai forest fires

Northern Thailand and bordering Myanmar/ Burma are still affected by high air pollution levels caused by forest fires. For current Thai forest fire and pollution details in map view, visit thaiforestfire.com For the latest air pollution levels from around Thailand, … Continue reading

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Councillor calls for Bristol Low Emission Zone to fight air pollution

A Bristol councillor is calling for a London-style Low Emission Zone (LEZ) in the city centre – for which the most polluting vehicles will be forced to pay a fee to enter. Cllr Mark Wright said residents – particularly cyclists … Continue reading

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Worst air pollution in the world: Beijing, Delhi, Ahwaz, and Ulaanbaatar

I wake up and suck a bowl of charred asbestos through a dirty bong. Well, that’s what it feels like most winter mornings when I open the door of the fourth-floor New Delhi apartment that I currently call home. Fog-drenched … Continue reading

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China’s nightmare scenario: By 2025, air quality could be much, much worse

China’s myriad plans to deal with pollution don’t look so promising. In a research note today, Deutsche Bank analysts gloomily conclude that, barring extreme reforms, Chinese coal consumption and increased car ownership will push pollution levels 70% higher by 2025. … Continue reading

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Invisibility of pollution implies such problems are past

The invisibility of modern air pollution gives the impression that air pollution problems are a thing of the past. Today is it rare to see persistent black smoke from a factory chimney or clouds of thick black smoke from traffic. … Continue reading

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Air pollution advisory issued for southern Minnesota

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is watching a stagnant weather pattern over southern Minnesota that is increasing air pollution. The MPCA has issued an air advisory through midday Saturday for the southern two-thirds of Minnesota because of increased levels of … Continue reading

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Court reserves UK air quality ruling

The Supreme Court has reserved judgement on the UK’s breaches of EU air pollution laws. The government admits air quality laws will be breached in 15 regions until 2020. Londoners will have to wait until 2025 for pollution to enter … Continue reading

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Ministers face legal challenge over pollution

A Supreme Court challenge to the Government’s air quality plans began today as activists warned that the health of thousands of Londoners is at risk. Clean air campaigners hope the case will force ministers to do more to reduce air pollution, thought … Continue reading

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