Tag: Smog
Video: Smog darkens major cities in Pakistan and India – Punjab also declared a state of emergency | Foreign countries
Harmful smog deteriorates the air quality in the big cities of Pakistan and India. This month, air pollution has spread over the capital of India, New Delhi. 16.11. 15:35•Updated 16.11.…
In parts of Pakistan, dense smog is visible even from space
The toxic smog has been heavy over the big city of Lahore and 17 other regions in the state of Punjab for almost a month. During the month, 1.8 million…
Thousands of children sick from smog and cold
share-arrowShare unsaveSave expand-left full screen Children rocking in the smog of Lahore. The picture is from 2017. Photo: K m Chaudary/AP/TT An unusually severe winter and exceptionally poor air quality…
This is how New Delhi will fight the smog – wants to manipulate purifying rain
New Delhi resident Chaitanya masks his face while cycling, for fear of being affected by the smog: – I hope the government does something instead of just passing the blame,…
Poor air quality in the province: ‘Sensitive to smog? stay inside’
Smog caused by ozone can lead to (an increase in) respiratory complaints, such as coughing and shortness of breath, worsening of asthma complaints and a decrease in lung function. Irritation…
The world’s oceans are threatened by plastic smog
Published: Just now full screen Since 2005, researchers have seen a rapid increase in the amount of microplastics. According to the study, this may be connected to the exponential growth…
Severe air pollution in Poland: “We are suffocating from smog”
There is a shortage of coal in Poland, a country where three million households use coal to heat their homes. But around two-thirds of the coal that people burn at…
SVT’s India correspondent: Toxic smog covers Delhi – every year
Delhi is the capital of the world which has absolutely the worst air and the most pollution. Now the country is once again affected by the toxic smog that returns…
Live blog: Empty shelves due to summer weather, fire brigade provides water fun and smog reaches its peak
Today, 14:14 • 6 minutes reading time © Ab Donker Province of Utrecht – It’s officially a tropical day (and unofficially just very warm) because the province is in the…
National Heat Plan starts today, also smog warning
The National Heat Plan comes into effect today, reports the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). The heat in much of Europe can also create smog. People…