air pollution

Air pollution can affect blood pressure: study

by Marlowe HOOD PARIS, France (AFP) -- Long-term exposure to urban air pollution incrementally increases the risk of high blood…

Over 90% of world breathing bad air: WHO

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) -- Nine out of 10 people globally are breathing poor quality air, the World Health Organization said…

Germany accuses Fiat of car emissions cheating

FRANKFURT, Germany (AFP) - The German government has accused Fiat-Chrysler of incorporating emissions cheating technology into some vehicles, in a…

Mexico to plant 18 million trees against pollution

MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) -- Authorities will plant 18 million trees in Mexico City and its surrounding suburbs as part…

Mexico City businesses say smog alert cost $300 mn

by Jennifer GONZALEZ COVARRUBIAS MEXICO City (AFP) -- Mexico City businesses warned Tuesday that traffic restrictions have cost them more…

Millions die from air pollution, mainly in China, India

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)--Air pollution kills more than 5.5 million people around the world each year, with over half of…

Wars improve air quality in the Middle East

AUGUST 25 (Reuters) -- Amid the increase in death, displacement and overall chaos in the Middle East over the past…

WHO: Air quality deteriorating in many of the world’s cities

Air quality in most cities worldwide that monitor outdoor (ambient) air pollution fails to meet WHO guidelines for safe levels,…

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