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Air pollution

Air pollution after Johor warehouse fire forces 1,500 pupils to switch to online learning

The storage warehouse fire at Jalan Air Hitam, Senai, was reported at 4.37pm on Feb 24, with firefighters still on-site on Feb 25 to extinguish the flames.
The storage warehouse fire at Jalan Air Hitam, Senai, was reported at 4.37pm on Feb 24, with firefighters still on-site on Feb 25 to extinguish the flames.

India’s top cities can be a nightmare to live in

Commuters drive past as anti-smog sprinklers on lamp posts spray water to curb air pollution in New Delhi on December 9, 2025. (Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP)
Commuters drive past as anti-smog sprinklers on lamp posts spray water to curb air pollution in New Delhi on December 9, 2025. (Photo by Arun SANKAR / AFP)

US environment agency to weaken rule limiting harmful mercury, air toxics from coal plants

President Donald Trump declared an “energy emergency” in 2025 to justify moves to keep open ageing coal plants.
President Donald Trump declared an “energy emergency” in 2025 to justify moves to keep open ageing coal plants.

China has slashed air pollution, but the ‘war’ isn’t over

Pedestrians walk along an overpass as traffic snarls in Beijing on Feb 11.
Pedestrians walk along an overpass as traffic snarls in Beijing on Feb 11.

China’s carbon emissions ‘flat or falling’ in 2025: Analysis

In 2025, emissions fell in almost all major sectors, including power generation as China’s massive renewable expansion meets growing demand.
In 2025, emissions fell in almost all major sectors, including power generation as China’s massive renewable expansion meets growing demand.

Letter From Hanoi

In Vietnam’s capital city, many are finding it hard to breathe

Motorists make their way on a street amid heavy air pollution conditions in Hanoi on January 15, 2026. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)
Motorists make their way on a street amid heavy air pollution conditions in Hanoi on January 15, 2026. (Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP)

Severe haze blankets Bangkok as PM2.5 reaches orange-level health risk

Residents are advised to wear a PM2.5 protective mask when outdoors and seek medical advice promptly if they feel unwell.
Residents are advised to wear a PM2.5 protective mask when outdoors and seek medical advice promptly if they feel unwell.

Pollution hurts India more than tariffs, top economist says

Anger has grown in India over worsening pollution and the government’s failure to curb it.
Anger has grown in India over worsening pollution and the government’s failure to curb it.

With monitors and lawsuits, Pakistanis are fighting for clean air

Levels of cancer-causing PM2.5 microparticles were on average 14 times the World Health Organisation’s recommended daily maximum.
Levels of cancer-causing PM2.5 microparticles were on average 14 times the World Health Organisation’s recommended daily maximum.

Smog alert: Nearly 1,200 brick kilns in Nepal start firing

Brick kilns are required to begin operations by Jan 15.
Brick kilns are required to begin operations by Jan 15.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.