Virus lockdown makes big dent in Paris air pollution: report
The lockdown has taken countless cars and delivery trucks off the roads since coming into… Read More
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Air pollution ‘pandemic’ shortens lives by 3 years: study
A 'pandemic' of air pollution shortens lives worldwide by nearly three years on average, and… Read More
5 years ago
Indian ministries buy more air purifiers as capital battles toxic air
Six federal ministries - including the health, foreign and home affairs - bought at least… Read More
5 years ago
Air pollution tied to hospitalizations for wide range of illnesses
Older adults who are exposed to tiny particles in air pollution for just a day… Read More
5 years ago
India’s firecracker hub hit by anti-pollution drive
Their smoke combines with other emissions to turn the air of India's cities -- among… Read More
5 years ago
Toxic smog: the new normal in South Asia
People from cities across South Asia speak about living with the smog as air pollution… Read More
6 years ago
Air pollution kills 100,000 Indian kids every year, study finds
India has repeatedly failed to address environmental concerns. Last year a UN report found 14… Read More
6 years ago
Aamer Mehmood Kiani takes notice of air pollution in Islamabad
Aamer Mehmood Kiani said the effects of poor air quality were far reaching. Read More
6 years ago
Global shift to renewable energies can save millions of lives
The most significant contribution would be the rapid phasing out of fossil fuels, which is… Read More
6 years ago
Air pollution hotspots in Europe
All across the continent, tens of millions of people live and work in areas where… Read More
6 years ago
Air pollution has become serious issue for Pakistan: speaker NA
“Measures are needed at every level to counter air pollution,” Asad Qaiser said. Read More
6 years ago
Toxic air tears apart families in Mongolia
This exodus is a stark warning of the future for urban areas in much of… Read More
6 years ago
Air pollution kills 600,000 children every year- WHO report
GENEVA: Air pollution kills an estimated 600,000 children every year and causing symptoms ranging from… Read More
6 years ago
Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia: study
PARIS: Urban air pollution, mostly from vehicles, is associated with an increased risk of dementia,… Read More
7 years ago
Air pollution may account for 1 in 7 new diabetes cases worldwide
WASHINGTON: Air pollution could be responsible for 3.2 million new cases of type 2 diabetes… Read More
7 years ago
EU takes Germany, five others to court over air pollution
The European Commission said it is taking Germany, France, the United Kingdom and three other… Read More
7 years ago
Pakistan moves to curb urban air pollution after court ruling
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s environmental protection agency is installing air quality monitors and warning factories to add… Read More
7 years ago
Islamabad air quality deteriorating rapidly: report
ISLAMABAD: The capital city is facing some serious air pollution as the number of vehicles,… Read More
7 years ago
Consumer products surpass cars as source of urban air pollution
Consumer products such as shampoo, cleaning products and paint now contribute as much to urban… Read More
7 years ago
Even brief exposure to low-level air pollution tied to deaths: study
WASHINGTON: Older adults are more likely to die on days when air pollution rises, even… Read More
7 years ago