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Tag Archives: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Balkan countries are source of most of SO2 emissions in Europe
Ukraine, Turkey and the Western Balkans topped the European charts in 2019 across all types of air pollutants from coal-fired thermal power plants, Ember found. Furthermore, over half of entire SO2 emissions originated in Southeastern Europe. Coal power air pollution … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe
Tagged Air Pollution, Bitola, Bosnia and Herzegovina, coal, Europe, Macedonia, NOx, PM10, Serbia, Sulfur Dioxide SO2, Turkey, Ukraine
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Cutting air pollution in Europe’s cities would improve health of poor, says watchdog
European Environment Agency calls for strong action to protect most vulnerable in society Cutting air pollution and improving green spaces in cities would immediately improve the health of the poorest people in society, a report from Europe’s environmental watchdog has … Continue reading
Air pollution in CEE has a high economic and human cost – Emerging Europe
Air quality in parts of Central and Eastern Europe is poor, and not enough is being done to tackle the problem. Poland is the worst offender. The Polish Economic Institute recently released staggering figures regarding the economic costs of air … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, Poland
Tagged Air Pollution, Belgrade, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Europe, Macedonia, Poland, Sarajevo, Serbia, Skopje
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Heating woes fuel Balkan smog crisis
As winter grips the Balkans, the poor are caught in a cruel bind, being forced to light fires at home for heating while fuelling a pollution crisis smothering the region. In recent weeks, Balkan capitals from Belgrade Sarajevo to Skopje … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe
Tagged Air Pollution, Balkan, Belgrade, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Pristina, Sarajevo, Serbia, Skopje, Tuzla
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Mask-wearing Bosnians take to streets in air pollution protest
Hundreds of protesters wearing white masks took to the streets of the Bosnian town of Tuzla on Wednesday to demand government action on air pollution affecting public health in the region. Bosnian towns, led by the capital Sarajevo, have topped … Continue reading
Winter air pollution brings ′choking season′ to Balkans
With the onset of winter, many Balkan cities, such as Belgrade, Sarajevo and Zagreb, become enveloped in a thick cloud of smog. But instead of tackling the problem, politicians are playing it down. In recent days, the Serbian capital, Belgrade, … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe
Tagged Air Pollution, Balkan, Belgrade, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Lukavac, Sarajevo, Serbia, Sulfur Dioxide SO2, Tuzla, Zagreb, Zenica
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Air pollution knocks almost one year off the average European’s life: WHO
Nine out of ten people worldwide breathe polluted air daily, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). That means 91% of the world’s population are living in places where air quality exceeds guideline limits. Air pollution is thought to directly … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Europe, Health Effects of Air Pollution
Tagged Air Pollution, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bucharest, Bulgaria, EU, Europe, European Environment Agency (EEA), Health Effects of Air Pollution, Italy, London, Macedonia, Milan, Naples, PM - Particulate Matter, PM10, Poland, Pszczyna, Romania, Rome, Skopje, Tetovo, Turin, Tuzla, UK, World Heath Organization (WHO), Zywiec
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Which cities have the worst air pollution levels in the world?
Air pollution hit the headlines earlier this week after it was reported that levels in London were worse than those in Beijing for a brief period on Monday. However, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), London is just a … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, Air Quality, Asia, China, Europe, India, Iran, London, Middle East, UK, World News
Tagged Air Pollution, Allahabad, Bamenda, Beijing, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cameroon, China, Glasgow, Gwalior, India, Iran, Leeds, London, Macedonia, PM2.5, Scotland, Scunthorpe, Tetovo, Tuzla, UK, World Heath Organization (WHO), Zabol
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