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Air pollution

Air quality in Bangkok and its vicinity may exceed safety standards from Nov 28 to Dec 2

A view of Chiang Mai, a city affected by seasonal smoke pollution, in October. Some areas in Bangkok and its vicinity may reach orange-level pollution.
A view of Chiang Mai, a city affected by seasonal smoke pollution, in October. Some areas in Bangkok and its vicinity may reach orange-level pollution.

Bangkok hit by severe PM2.5 pollution, with air quality exceeding safety limits

Long-term exposure to PM2.5 dust particles is linked with chronic diseases including lung and heart problems.
Long-term exposure to PM2.5 dust particles is linked with chronic diseases including lung and heart problems.

India tightens anti-pollution curbs in capital Delhi as air quality dips

Delhi’s air quality index hovered above 400 at several monitoring stations on the morning of Nov 11, in the “severe” category.
Delhi’s air quality index hovered above 400 at several monitoring stations on the morning of Nov 11, in the “severe” category.

‘I miss breathing’: Delhi protesters demand action on pollution

Protesters hold placards in front of the India Gate during a protest against air pollution in New Delhi, India, on Nov 9.
Protesters hold placards in front of the India Gate during a protest against air pollution in New Delhi, India, on Nov 9.

Brazil records biggest annual fall in emissions in 15 years: Report

The reduction in emissions were attributed to the success of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's  government in fighting deforestation.
The reduction in emissions were attributed to the success of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's  government in fighting deforestation.

More could die from air pollution in S-E Asia even if climate action is taken: Study

In 2019, PM2.5 pollution caused about 1.1 million premature deaths in South-east Asia, led by Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand.
In 2019, PM2.5 pollution caused about 1.1 million premature deaths in South-east Asia, led by Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand.

India’s cloud seeding trials ‘costly spectacle’

Each winter, thick smog chokes Delhi and its 30 million residents.
Each winter, thick smog chokes Delhi and its 30 million residents.

Absence of toxic foam in Indian river cheers Hindu devotees

Hindu devotees offering prayers to the sun god Surya in the Yamuna river in New Delhi on Oct 27.
Hindu devotees offering prayers to the sun god Surya in the Yamuna river in New Delhi on Oct 27.

At 80, the jeepney is still King of the Road, but for how long?

The jeepney  is both a symbol of Filipino creativity and the country’s traffic challenges.
The jeepney  is both a symbol of Filipino creativity and the country’s traffic challenges.

New Delhi air quality at hazardous levels after Diwali firecracker ban relaxation

A man jogs on a road shrouded in smog on the day after Diwali, in New Delhi, India, on Oct 21.
A man jogs on a road shrouded in smog on the day after Diwali, in New Delhi, India, on Oct 21.

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