Beijing Slashes Air Pollution by 98% Since 2013, Officials Report
Beijing reduces heavy air pollution days from 58 in 2013 to just 1 in 2025, marking 98.3% improvement through sustained environmental policies.
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Smog Forces School Closures in Lahore Amid Hazardous Air Pollution Levels
Severe smog has forced authorities in Lahore, Pakistan, to close schools indefinitely as air pollution levels reach hazardous heights, raising health concerns among residents and officials.
Scientists Unveil Innovative Solutions to Combat Air Pollution and Carbon Emissions
Leading scientists at the World Laureates Association Forum discuss innovative solutions to tackle air pollution and carbon emissions, aiming for a greener and healthier future for all.
China’s Clean Air Transformation: From ‘Airpocalypse’ to Blue Skies
In just a decade, China transformed from ‘airpocalypse’ to blue skies, reducing air pollution by 57% while growing its GDP. How did they achieve this environmental turnaround?
Enforcing Green Laws: How China Protects Its Environment
An environmental enforcement team in Xiamen fined a rubber company for exceeding emission standards, highlighting how China’s environmental laws safeguard its path towards a greener future.
Air Pollution Now Second Leading Cause of Global Deaths, Asia’s Children at Risk
Air pollution has become the second leading cause of death worldwide, significantly impacting Asia’s children, according to a new report highlighting severe health risks associated with polluted air.
Study Finds California Wildfires Caused Over 52,000 Premature Deaths in a Decade
A recent study reveals that smoke from California wildfires caused over 52,000 premature deaths between 2008 and 2018, highlighting the severe health impacts of air pollution.
World Bank President Ajay Banga Visits Hebei Province to Tackle Air Pollution
World Bank President Ajay Banga makes his first official visit to China, touring Hebei Province to address air pollution and attending the China Development Forum 2024 in Beijing.
Bangladesh and Pakistan Lead World’s Worst Air Quality Rankings in 2023
Bangladesh and Pakistan ranked among the world’s most polluted countries in 2023, with air quality levels far exceeding WHO guidelines, raising health and economic concerns in South Asia.
Climate Change Drives Worsening Air Pollution in California, New Study Warns
A new study warns that air pollution in California is worsening due to climate change, with wildfires and extreme heat increasing pollutant levels and reversing decades of progress.