Air pollution from fires hits world’s poorest hardest: study
People in poorer countries are disproportionately suffering from air pollution spewed from the increasing scourge of fires in forests and…
3 years ago
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As wildfires multiply, a new era of air pollution
By Issam AHMED WASHINGTON, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - From Quebec to British Columbia to Hawaii, North America is facing…
3 years ago
Air pollution kills 1,200 children a year: EU agency
Copenhagen, Denmark (AFP) by Marc PRÉEL Air pollution still causes more than 1,200 premature deaths a year in under 18's…
3 years ago
MMDA encourages traffic personnel, street sweepers to continue wearing face masks outdoors
Says face masks could also serve as protection against air pollution (Eagle News) -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Auhthority…
4 years ago
Health groups calls for fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty
PARIS, France (AFP) - Around 200 health organizations and more than 1,400 health professionals on Wednesday called for governments to…
4 years ago
WHO says air pollution kills 7 million a year, toughens guidelines
by Robin MILLARD GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- The World Health Organization strengthened its air quality guidelines on Wednesday, saying air…
5 years ago
Air pollution linked to irreversible sight loss: study
PARIS, France (AFP) -- Air pollution is likely to increase the risk of irreversible sight loss, according to the…
5 years ago
As Oregon fires burn, smoggy air suffocates Portland residents
by Cyril JULIEN Agence France-Presse PORTLAND, Oregon (AFP) — The deadly fires spreading across three western US states are causing…
6 years ago
Air pollution ‘pandemic’ shortens lives by 3 years: study
By Marlowe HOOD Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) — A 'pandemic' of air pollution shortens lives worldwide by nearly three years…
6 years ago
Air pollution costs $2.9 trillion a year: NGO
by Marlowe HOOD PARIS, France (AFP) -- The global cost of air pollution caused by fossil fuels is $8 billion…
6 years ago
Red Sea huge source of air pollution, greenhouse gases: study
by Patrick GALEY Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) -- Hydrocarbon gases bubbling from the bottom of the Red Sea are…
6 years ago
Barcelona bans older, most polluting cars
MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- Barcelona imposed a ban Thursday on older, more polluting vehicles during most of the day in a…
6 years ago
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