China is the world’s largest carbon dioxide emitter but in recent years has waged a campaign against air pollution, particularly in the cities that have fuelled its economic growth, and has pushed a ...

Ever inhaled deeply and thought, "Hmm, is oxygen supposed to taste crunchy?" Some cities turn breathing into an extreme sport ...

Poor air quality poses serious health risks to humans. Industry, energy, and the transportation sector are all major ...

Chad, in central Africa, is the world’s most polluted country, while California has the worst air pollution in North America, ...

IQAir latest study shows 19 of 20 cities with worst air pollution are in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, and Kazakhstan ...

He covers U.S.-China relations, East Asian and Southeast ... said in a press release: The pollution has had devastating consequences, including significant loss of aquatic life, destruction ...

The air quality index in the northern province of Xayaboury has reached a hazardous level, with PM 2.5 concentration hitting 284 micrograms per cubic meter, exceeding the safety threshold of 50 ...

The study has revealed that China's clean air policies have cut hospitalizations for nine major diseases by an average of 30 ...

ISTANBUL—Air pollution levels in nearly every country exceed what medical experts consider safe to breathe, according to a ...

Bangkok has landed among the world’s most polluted cities, ranking eighth in the latest IQAir report, with an AQI of 141 this ...

Mar. 12, 2025 — New Delhi's air pollution is more severe than previously estimated with particles absorbing atmospheric water vapor leading to particulate matter levels across the city being ...