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Why is South Asia the global hotspot of pollution?

Why is South Asia the global hotspot of pollution?

Toxic levels of air pollution are disrupting the lives of millions of people in South Asia forcing the closure of schools, impacting sporting events, and leaving governments urging people to stay indoors to avoid health problems.
Campaigners demand Thailand act on air pollution

Campaigners demand Thailand act on air pollution

Campaigners on Monday demanded the Thai government urgently pass a "clean air act" as the kingdom braces for its annual peak pollution season.
November 13, 2023 | 03:23 pm PT
New Delhi to restrict use of vehicles to curb air pollution

New Delhi to restrict use of vehicles to curb air pollution

India's Delhi city will restrict use of vehicles next week to curb rising pollution as air quality in the capital remained dangerously unsafe for a third consecutive day despite mitigation efforts.
November 6, 2023 | 03:30 pm PT
China's smog-covered north on highest pollution alert as visibility drops

China's smog-covered north on highest pollution alert as visibility drops

Authorities issued their highest warnings for fog and haze on Tuesday as smog enveloped major cities in northern China, warning the public that visibility could drop to less than 50 meters (164 feet).
October 30, 2023 | 07:25 pm PT
Indonesia defends haze-fighting effort after Malaysia urges action

Indonesia defends haze-fighting effort after Malaysia urges action

Indonesia is dousing forest fires with water sprayed from helicopters and inducing rain through cloudseeding, its environment minister said on Friday, but denied that hazardous haze was crossing borders, as neighbouring Malaysia has said.
October 5, 2023 | 11:46 pm PT
Malaysia blames Indonesian fires for haze, poor air quality

Malaysia blames Indonesian fires for haze, poor air quality

Hundreds of forest fires in Indonesia have caused haze that has worsened air quality in parts of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur's top environment official has said, a claim Jakarta denied on Saturday.
September 30, 2023 | 03:42 am PT
India's capital renews firecracker ban to combat pollution

India's capital renews firecracker ban to combat pollution

India's New Delhi has reimposed a ban on firecrackers ahead of the Diwali festival to curb air pollution in the winter, when air quality reaches hazardous levels, the capital city's environment minister said on Monday.
September 11, 2023 | 04:39 pm PT
Air pollution now a major risk to life expectancy in South Asia: study

Air pollution now a major risk to life expectancy in South Asia: study

Rising air pollution can cut life expectancy by more than five years per person in South Asia, one of the world's most polluted regions, according to a report published on Tuesday which flagged the growing burden of hazardous air on health.
August 28, 2023 | 10:00 pm PT
Indonesia capital hit by major pollution spikes: monitor

Indonesia capital hit by major pollution spikes: monitor

Indonesian capital Jakarta has been the world's most polluted city on four days this week, according to air quality monitor IQAir, as authorities fail to grapple with a spike in toxic smog.
August 10, 2023 | 12:24 am PT
Pollution choking Thailand's north hits tourism, worries public

Pollution choking Thailand's north hits tourism, worries public

High pollution levels in Thailand’s northern city of Chiang Mai and surrounding provinces are keeping tourists away and alerting locals, with the government on Monday (April 10) urging residents to avoid outdoor activities.
April 10, 2023 | 03:54 pm PT
Hanoi air pollution at hazardous level

Hanoi air pollution at hazardous level

"Unhealthy" air pollution levels were recorded in Hanoi on Monday and will continue over the next several days, driven by emissions, agriculture and industrial practices.
November 7, 2022 | 02:08 am PT
Agricultural burning threatens flight safety in Hanoi

Agricultural burning threatens flight safety in Hanoi

With farmers continuing to burn stubble and straw on fields around Hanoi's Noi Bai airport, planes are forced to land and take off amid smoke.
November 2, 2022 | 11:31 pm PT
Mysterious fine dust invades 1,000 homes in central Vietnam EZ

Mysterious fine dust invades 1,000 homes in central Vietnam EZ

Fine, noxious dust of unknown origin invaded over 1,000 homes at the Dung Quat economic zone in Quang Ngai Province in central Vietnam, leaving residents very worried.
November 2, 2022 | 04:44 pm PT
Indian capital gears up to tackle air pollution ahead of winter

Indian capital gears up to tackle air pollution ahead of winter

The Indian capital of New Delhi will enforce a 15-step action plan to curb pollution ahead of the arrival of winter, when a haze of toxic smog envelops the world's most polluted city.
September 30, 2022 | 04:21 pm PT
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