Tag Archives: Air Pollution

Delhi chokes as air quality plummets

Residents of the Indian capital, who thought they had conquered air pollution a decade ago, are once again choking on exhaust fumes and dust and New Delhi has regained its status as one of the world’s dirtiest cities, according to … Continue reading

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Scotland’s most polluted streets revealed

Parts of Scotland are failing to meet targets on air pollution, according to figures highlighted by an environmental campaign group. Friends of the Earth Scotland (FoES) has drawn up a list of the most polluted streets in the country. It … Continue reading

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Air pollution from China reaches Japan, other parts of Asia

Traces of China’s air pollution have reached southwestern Japan, alarming residents and leading government officials to consider international cooperation to deal with the problem. Beijing has been suffering severe air pollution this winter, with thick smog blanketing the capital and … Continue reading

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Beijing’s Murky Air-Pollution Measures

Was January Beijing’s worst-ever month for pollution? The question is no doubt on the minds of residents as February brings merely “unhealthy” levels of dangerous airborne particulate matter in place of a slew of January days officially classified as “hazardous”—or … Continue reading

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No wind means no respite from air pollution

The severe air pollution that engulfed Shanghai Wednesday will ease Thursday, though slowly, as the dead winds that have allowed pollutants to accumulate were not expected to pick up by much. Shanghai’s Air Quality Index (AQI), which measures air pollution … Continue reading

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Beijing smog: When growth trumps life in China

Beijing’s air pollution has soared to hazardous levels, but cleaning up the problem is not straightforward, and is dependant on prioritising quality of life over economic growth. When I wake up in the morning, I pause briefly before opening my … Continue reading

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The future’s not bright: Low-level air pollution leads to drop in wildflower populations say Manchester scientists

The UK’s colourful countryside is in danger due to air pollution, according to a Manchester Metropolitan University researcher. Air pollution caused by car exhausts, fertilizer and industry is killing off many of our plants – with numerous wildflowers being threatened … Continue reading

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China’s air pollution again at danger levels

Dangerously high pollution levels have shrouded Beijing in smog for the second time in about two weeks, forcing airlines to cancel flights because of poor visibility and prompting the city government to warn residents to stay indoors. The outlines of … Continue reading

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