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Central, southern Taiwan battling hazardous air pollution

The Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) issued an air pollution alert Sunday for central and southern Taiwan and the Kinmen islands off southern China, saying particulate concentrations were at levels that could affect people’s health. The index for PM2.5 particulates, which … Continue reading

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Poor air quality forecast for Taiwan through Tuesday

The air quality throughout most of Taiwan is expected to remain poor through Tuesday as a result of pollutants being carried on cold air mass from China, the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) said Monday. The most severely affected areas are … Continue reading

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EPA warns of high air pollution levels in nation’s south

Southern Taiwan will continue to experience poor air quality as a result of pollutants being carried on a cold air mass from China, the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) said. In Kaohsiung and Pingtung, the level of particle pollution — the … Continue reading

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EPA tightening rules on air pollution

Environmental regulations on the country’s emissions of air pollutants will be stricter in light of deteriorating air quality, the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) said Monday. Starting next year, supervision of factories planning for expansions will be tighter, including demands for … Continue reading

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