Air pollution

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says he’ll add cost to tariffs

Heavy smoke from hundreds of Canadian fires enveloped a swathe of the US from the Midwest to the Northeast on July 16 and 17, including Washington DC.

NEA monitoring air quality after smell of gas detected in parts of central Singapore

The NEA said it began receiving feedback on the smell from areas including Tanjong Rhu, Kallang and Novena at around 11pm on July 16.

Intense sand and dust storms struck China, US in 2025: UN

The UN’s weather and climate agency said these episodes affected public health and the environment, and disrupted transport and economic activity.

Trump’s fireworks made Washington world’s most polluted city

According to data compiled by Swiss company IQAir, Washington was the world’s most polluted major city between around 3am to 5am on July 5.

India’s capital announces permanent anti-pollution curbs for toxic winter months

Traffic moves along a highway amidst air pollution in New Delhi, on Dec 18, 2025.

India’s New Delhi to ban new gas-powered scooters, trucks to fight pollution

Every winter, as cold temperatures trap emissions from traffic, construction and crop burning, New Delhi’s skyline turns a toxic gray.

Los Angeles warehouse fire smoke chokes Southern California for fifth day

A massive warehouse fire at a cold storage facility continues to burn and spread smoke around Los Angeles on June 20.

Dry season raises concern about Jakarta’s air quality

On June 18, the level of PM2.5 pollutant reached around 11 times higher than the safety limit set by the World Health Organization.

Toxic fumes from Tehran oil fires in March affected area size of Italy

Fire burns along Tehran's Koohsar Boulevard in this screengrab from a video on social media released on March 8. Israeli strikes on Tehran oil infrastructure in March produced toxic fumes.

Hanoi hits the brakes on petrol bike ban

Vehicular emissions account for more than half of the capital’s pollution problem but the city runs on two-wheelers.

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