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Air pollution

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.

Beijing won its war for blue skies but villagers are paying the price

A motorist rides through a neighbourhood affected by the heating subsidy policy in Baoding city, northern China's Hebei province on Jan 7, 2026.
A motorist rides through a neighbourhood affected by the heating subsidy policy in Baoding city, northern China's Hebei province on Jan 7, 2026.

Bangkok wakes up to toxic air choking central business districts

The spikes in PM2.5 pushed Bangkok to 12th place among the world’s most polluted major cities at one point on the morning of Jan 14.
The spikes in PM2.5 pushed Bangkok to 12th place among the world’s most polluted major cities at one point on the morning of Jan 14.

Bangkok air quality expected to worsen to ‘high risk’ level from Jan 12 to 15

Levels of PM2.5 fine particulate matter are expected to rise in Bangkok from Jan 9 to 17 due to low ventilation rates.
Levels of PM2.5 fine particulate matter are expected to rise in Bangkok from Jan 9 to 17 due to low ventilation rates.

Chinese villagers shiver in winter as gas subsidies phased out

While two or three-storey houses are not uncommon in rural China today, Xiaogang is more neatly laid out and houses look a little more ornate than usual.
While two or three-storey houses are not uncommon in rural China today, Xiaogang is more neatly laid out and houses look a little more ornate than usual.

Bangkok air quality slips into orange zone, exceeding safety standard; Chatuchak district worst hit

Air pollution was beginning to affect health in most areas of Bangkok, based on readings from 68 monitoring stations.
Air pollution was beginning to affect health in most areas of Bangkok, based on readings from 68 monitoring stations.

Dense fog disrupts flights across northern and eastern India, including New Delhi

Dense fog sharply reduced visibility and prompted airlines to issue advisories for passengers.
Dense fog sharply reduced visibility and prompted airlines to issue advisories for passengers.

‘Make emitters responsible’, urge Thailand’s clean air activists

Each winter, large parts of Thailand are plagued by haze caused by weather patterns, seasonal burning, vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions.
Each winter, large parts of Thailand are plagued by haze caused by weather patterns, seasonal burning, vehicle exhaust and industrial emissions.

London’s love of wood burning stoves sparks pollution debate

Between 2009 and 2024, the number of stoves in single-family homes, typically occupied by wealthier people in Britain, rose by more than 25 per cent.
Between 2009 and 2024, the number of stoves in single-family homes, typically occupied by wealthier people in Britain, rose by more than 25 per cent.

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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.