Majority of the world’s population breathes dirty air, report says
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of cities globally meeting air pollution guidelines, a ...
'Why is the air quality so bad in London right now?
How high is the air pollution in London? The city’s pollution levels were measuring at 7 in the Daily Air Quality Index this ...
Most polluted cities in the world — and the U.S. — revealed in annual report
The countries with the worst air quality included Bangladesh and India, according to an annual report from IQAir.
Particulate matter levels in air exceed WHO limits in majority of world's big cities
Fewer than one in five global cities met World Health Organization air pollution standards in 2024 with Central and South ...
Charred corpses filled Tokyo after U.S. firebombing 80 years ago. Survivors want compensation
More than 100,000 people were killed in a single night 80 years ago Monday in the U.S. firebombing of Tokyo, the Japanese ...
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Damage reported at U.S. Steel facility in Braddock, followed by increase in air pollution
One of the Japanese steelmaker’s top leaders told reporters in Tokyo he plans to meet with federal officials in the U.S. Nippon Steel plans to meet with federal officials to work out a solution to the ...
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China aims to eliminate severe air pollution this year
The WHO considers PM2.5 concentrations above 50 micrograms per cubic metre "severe" air pollution. China's air quality improved significantly in 2024, Li said. The average concentration of PM2.5 ...
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Plastic pollution is growing relentlessly as waste management and recycling fall short, says OECD
As the trend towards the international dispersion of certain value chain activities produces challenges, discover policies to meet these Tax transparency and international co-operation Enhanced ...
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Pollution from Big Tech’s data centre boom costs US public health $5.4bn
Air pollution derived from the huge amounts of energy needed to run data centres has been linked to treating cancers, asthma and other related issues, according to research from UC Riverside and ...
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Winter brings more air pollution inside. Here’s how to minimize your risks.
One potential culprit? Your humidifier. During winter, air pollution is a concern indoors as much as it is outdoors. Stoves, fireplaces, and ultrasonic humidifiers produce pollutants that can be ...
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India insurers look to hike health premiums as pollution stings
NEW DELHI: Indian insurers are considering making New Delhi residents pay 10% to 15% more for new health policies after an extraordinary spike in claims related to air pollution in 2024 in India ...