Tag Archives: World Heath Organization (WHO)

Heavy air pollution affects 16.8 million Spaniards

A THIRD of the Spanish population are breathing air above European-wide pollution levels. More than 16.8 million people – 36% of the population – have been exposed to dangerous levels of pollutants, with diesel engines being the main source. Green … Continue reading

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Why India’s numbers on air quality can’t be trusted

A survey this May by the World Health Organisation ranked Delhi as the world’s most polluted city, under assault from its growing vehicle population, rising emissions from coal based thermal power plants and the surrounding areas. The outcome: according to … Continue reading

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Days of heavy air pollution blight northern China

Days of heavy smog shrouding swathes of northern China pushed pollution to more than 20 times safe levels on Friday (Oct 10), despite government promises to tackle environmental blight. Visibility dropped dramatically as measures of small pollutant particles known as … Continue reading

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High Levels of Air Pollution Linked to Deteriorating Lung Health

A new study has revealed a link between air pollution and deteriorating lung health in adult European citizens. Researchers found that children growing up in areas with higher levels of pollution will have lower levels of lung function and a … Continue reading

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Air Pollution and Extreme Weather Combine to Kill

Particulates, ozone and smog coupled with extreme temperatures form a more dangerous health threat than these problems would be individually, researchers have found. The combined threat is apparent in both hot and cold ends of the temperature spectrum. Scientists have … Continue reading

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Countries with the worst air pollution ranked by World Health Organisation

THERE are some countries in the world where the air is so polluted you can forget about coming home with a healthy holiday glow. The World Health Organization (WHO) released its 2014 report into global air pollution with some concerning … Continue reading

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Tour de France massively improved air quality in Huddersfield

The air quality in Huddersfield improved dramatically when roads closed around the Tour de France Grand Départ in July, monitoring has found. The council shut dozens of roads around the route,  from Ainley Top to Holme Moss, as well as … Continue reading

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New Air Quality Index May Help India’s Cities Breathe Easier 

These days in New Delhi, white shirts stay a lot whiter after a long day outside than they did in the late 1990s. Back then, India was in the thick of rapid industrialization, and millions of cars were being introduced … Continue reading

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