Air pollution hotspots in Europe
All across the continent, tens of millions of people live and work in areas where… Read More
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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
6 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
6 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
6 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
LHC censures govt for failing to curb smog, seeks air quality index data
LAHORE: Expressing extreme displeasure over the poor performance of the provincial environment department to curb… Read More
7 years ago
Pollution spikes in Delhi amid warnings no relief in sight
NEW DELHI: Air pollution in New Delhi worsened again Sunday and officials warned of little… Read More
7 years ago
New Delhi declares emergency as toxic smog chokes city
NEW DELHI: The Indian capital declared a pollution emergency and banned the entry of trucks… Read More
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Air pollution linked to kidney disease risk: study
WASHINGTON: Breathing dirty air may increase the risk for kidney problems, a study in U.S.… Read More
7 years ago
Diesel emissions kill 5,000 people in Europe per year: study
PARIS: Emissions from diesel cars rigged to appear eco-friendly may be responsible for 5,000 air… Read More
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Planet marks new highs for heat, pollutants, sea level in 2016: report
WASHINGTON: The Earth set a series of dire records in 2016, including hottest year in… Read More
7 years ago
Europe air pollution causes 467,000 early deaths year: report
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK: Almost nine out of 10 European city dwellers breathe air that is harmful… Read More
8 years ago
Air pollution can affect blood pressure: study
PARIS: Long-term exposure to urban air pollution incrementally increases the risk of high blood pressure,… Read More
8 years ago
Study of exhaust particles hints at Alzheimer’s risk
PARIS: Microscopic particles, possibly from air pollution, have been found in human brain tissue, according to… Read More
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