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More than 80% of urban residents are breathing polluted air
On May 12, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a new report, warning that more than 80% of the urban population across the globe is breathing in poor fresh air…
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Environment
The country has the cleanest air in the world
American scientists ranked Seychelles as the world's most clean air country in 2016 based on the Environmental Management Competency Index (EPI).
Environment
Crossing China, India becomes the most polluted country in the world
A study by the non-governmental environmental organization Greenpeace shows that India has surpassed China to become the world's most polluted country.
Environment
Air pollution kills more than 5.5 million people every year
After combining pollution statistics and health statistics, experts have confirmed that every year pollution is killing the lives of 1.6 million people in China and 1.3…
Environment
Beijing issued a red alert for the second time because of air pollution
People in northern China, especially the capital of Beijing, are about to catch a haze of dangerous smog over the weekend.
Environment
Satellite images reveal the disaster of Chinese air pollution
Heavy pollution caused China to be covered by thick haze and authorities had to issue a red alert, the highest warning level for low air quality in Beijing's capital.
Environment
New Delhi - the most polluted city in the world
After heart disease, air pollution is the second largest cause of death in India and the capital of New Delhi is called the most polluted city in the world.
Environment
Chinese aluminum factory pollutes the environment
The operation of the aluminum factory with many projects that consume energy and pollutes affects the lives of people in Taoyuan County, Hunan Province, China.
Environment
Hong Kong atmosphere is cleaner during the demonstration days
The wave of protests in Hong Kong over the past few days has caused no trouble for travel, but the blockade of many roads in crowded areas has made the sky more clear.
Environment
Beijing improves air quality by 2030
The Chinese environmental agency recently said that concentrations of polluting particles in Beijing's air are expected to fall to a safe level according to internationa…
Environment
Oil palm plantations pose a threat to water quality
Palm oil is an ingredient in thousands of products, from peanut butter, packaged bread, shampoo, shaving cream ... the palm oil industry is a booming multi-billion dolla…
Environment
Freshwater in Europe is polluted worse than estimated
The goal of significantly improving freshwater quality by 2015 is the declared goal of EU member states.
Environment
Pollution in China is at an alarming rate
China's environmental pollution is alarming, especially water and air quality issues, which directly affect people's lives.
Environment
Greenhouse effect reduces crop productivity
Recent research shows that increasing the amount of CO2 in the air significantly affects crop productivity.
Environment
Europe strongly opposes 'invisible killer'
The European Commission (EC) has planned new air quality control laws to combat air pollution.