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Istanbul and Safer Streets and Air Pollution
After years of intense traffic congestion, Istanbul began pedestrianizing its Historic Peninsula in 2005, prioritizing walkability and improving local air quality. Motorized vehicle emissions are a primary cause of air pollution and yield some of the most adverse impacts on … Continue reading
China’s ‘war on pollution’ leads to big improvements in air quality
The Chinese government’s “war on pollution” has led to a significant improvement in air quality in major cities this year; though levels of PM2.5, the deadly particles produced by burning coal and other fossil fuels, remain way in excess of … Continue reading
Canada can’t afford complacency on air pollution
Canada is being called on to adjust to recently established global guidelines for air pollution. In an editorial, the Canadian Medical Association Journal advocates following the lead of the World Health Organization, which in May updated the acceptable levels of … Continue reading
China air pollution levels fall in first half of 2015: Greenpeace
Air pollution levels in China’s cities improved in the first six months of this year, environmental campaign group Greenpeace said on Wednesday, but remained far worse than global and domestic standards. Average levels of PM2.5 — airborne particulates small enough … Continue reading
What can Europe learn from Asia about tackling air pollution?
European policymakers like to lecture the rest of the world on air pollution. Asia, and China in particular, is a favorite target for criticism. Indeed, it sometimes seems as if no major environmental conference is complete without a presentation by … Continue reading
Particulate matter from modern gasoline engines damages our lungs
Particulate matter from gasoline engines is harmful to our airways, regardless of whether the engines are a bit older or comply with environmental standards. Fine dust particles allow pathogens to enter the lungs easier. Researchers have shown this conducting a … Continue reading
Yangon air pollution measured just above WHO guidelines
Air-pollution levels in downtown Yangon exceed international standards, city authorities have revealed. Monitoring equipment has recorded 102 parts per million (ppm) of airborne particles, 2ppm above the World Health Organisation’s guideline of 100ppm. In an interview with The Myanmar Times, … Continue reading
Pollutionwatch: Ozone, the flipside to sunny days
The record temperature this month also brought problems with summertime smog. Ground-level ozone reached between 7 and 9 on the UK’s 10-point air-quality index. Millions of people across the eastern half of England were exposed to pollution levels that were … Continue reading





