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Air Quality At Risk From Stagnant Weather

Residents Asked to Reduce Burning. While a bit of sun and lack of rain later this week presents a nice end of the year surprise, it also could mean degraded air quality. Heading into New Years Weekend, temperatures are expected … Continue reading

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PM2.5 air pollutants causing more deaths than estimated, study says

The health risks of microscopic air pollutants have been grossly underestimated on the mainland, with nearly 8,600 premature deaths expected this year in four major cities, a study has revealed. And premature deaths are “just a tiny fraction” of the … 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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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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Shanghai: Eastday-Air to be ‘slightly polluted’ today

THE city’s air quality is likely to be slightly polluted today and tomorrow because of possible sand dust from the north and low-force winds, the Shanghai Environmental Monitoring Center said yesterday. The center said the air quality yesterday afternoon and … Continue reading

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Air Pollution In Costa Rica Exceeds WHO Standard: Report

Air pollution in Costa Rica’s capital San Jose has exceeded the standard level set by the World Health Organisation(WHO) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, a study said Tuesday. The concentration of atmospheric particulate matter, or PM2.5, in the … Continue reading

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Air pollution closely linked to heart health

A SUDDEN REDUCTION OF air pollution might improve adverse cardiovascular effects in healthy adults, according to a study that tracked pollutants and compared levels to blood markers before, during and after Beijing’s 2008 Olympic games. This is the first major … Continue reading

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Beijing to give clearer indication of air quality

Beijing authorities have completed a network of monitors that will more accurately measure air quality in the smog-ridden city after being pushed into it by public pressure and pollution reports from the U.S. embassy. The Beijing Municipal Environmental Monitoring Center … Continue reading

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