Tag Archives: PM10

City criticized for poor air quality control

Environmentalists have expressed their disappointment over the city’s poor air quality, saying that the city administration has been dragging its feet in issuing additional policies and enforcing existing laws. “The air quality has slightly increased, but the law enforcement to … Continue reading

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China pledges $56bn for air pollution crackdown

China’s notoriously polluted cities could soon be forced to take steps to tackle air pollution, after the government announced plans to spend 350bn yuan ($56bn) on tackling the issue. According to local media reports, the Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) … Continue reading

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Traffic pollution harmful to health in many parts of Europe

Transport in Europe is responsible for damaging levels of air pollutants and a quarter of EU greenhouse gas emissions. Many of the resulting environmental problems can be addressed by stepping up efforts to meet new EU targets, according to the … Continue reading

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Heavily Polluted Chinese City to Publish PM 2.5 Data

Readings of PM (particular matter) 2.5 in the city of Lanzhou, one of China’s most polluted, will be available for public scrutiny in December, according to officials. The capital city of Gansu Province will conduct the PM2.5 monitor according to … Continue reading

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National capital celebrates Diwali with less noise, more smoke

NEW DELHI: Diwali celebrations across the city this year were more quiet in comparison to last year but produced more air pollution due to weather conditions and use of more smoke-producing crackers. Environmentalists attribute the reduced noise pollution this year … Continue reading

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Hong Kong fails to meet air quality targets for 25 years

Hong Kong has never met the air quality targets it adopted 25 years ago, according to an Audit Commission report released on Wednesday that reviewed the government’s efforts to improve air quality. The commission’s report found the concentration of two … Continue reading

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Kicking up a stink over air quality

A HEATED row has broken out over Green Party calls for Reading Borough Council to act on potentially dangerous levels of air pollution. Reading Green Party leader, Cllr Rob White, this week accused the council of failing to react to … Continue reading

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Welsh Government accused of ‘misleading’ public over air pollution

The Welsh Government has been accused of “misleading” the Welsh public on the extent of air pollution in Wales after figures appeared to contradict its claim the situation was improving. Environmental campaigners said that while the Welsh Government claimed air … Continue reading

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