Browsing: Air pollution

The city is blanketed in thick smog, with pollution levels far exceeding what is considered safe by the World Health Organization (WHO). On Thursday, fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) in the air was reported at over 50 times the safe limit, posing severe health risks.  

Delhi and its neighbouring regions are battling a toxic smog crisis as air quality has plummeted to “severe” levels, far exceeding WHO safety standards. AQI readings in several areas of Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon have hit the maximum 500 mark, with pollution levels 30-35 times the WHO’s recommended limits.

Lahore schools close as pollution hits record level  Severe air pollution in Lahore has led authorities to close all primary schools for a week as…

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Copenhagen and Oslo top a list of European cities introducing measures to fight air pollution but may not be the cleanest cities yet

Millions advised to wear masks due to intense smoke from Canada wildfires Wildfires raging across Canada have left North America experiencing poor air quality levels,…

Palpitations and a racing heartbeat can be triggered within hours.

Warsaw is to receive Europe’s largest network of air-quality sensors, after a deal signed between the capital’s city hall and Kraków air-quality analysis company Airly.

Amnesty says Pakistani officials’ inadequate response to the smog raises significant human rights concerns as Lahore is considered one of the world’s most polluted cities.…

BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Iraqi protesters attacked the Iranian consulate in Kabul Sunday night. Protesters threw stones and climbed on…