air pollution
World’s worst polluted cities are in Asia – but dirty air impacts most of us, report finds
Environment
March 19, 2024
World’s worst polluted cities are in Asia – but dirty air impacts most of us, report finds
Hong Kong CNN — All but one of the 100 cities with the world’s worst air pollution last year were…
This megacity is the latest to shut down as pollution chokes swathes of South Asia
World
November 11, 2023
This megacity is the latest to shut down as pollution chokes swathes of South Asia
CNN — Lahore has become the latest megacity to shut down as pollution chokes swathes of South Asia, where nearly…
New York is choking on smog. But for these cities, it’s just another day
World
June 8, 2023
New York is choking on smog. But for these cities, it’s just another day
Hong Kong CNN — For days, images of New York choking in smoke have stunned the United States, as residents…
Only 13 countries and territories had ‘healthy’ air quality in 2022
Environment
March 15, 2023
Only 13 countries and territories had ‘healthy’ air quality in 2022
Only 13 of the world’s countries and territories had “healthy” air quality last year, according to a new report, as…
Environmental pollution in Greater Cairo costs Egypt LE47 bn annually: Minister
Environment
June 5, 2021
Environmental pollution in Greater Cairo costs Egypt LE47 bn annually: Minister
Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad said that a study of the cost of environmental impacts prepared in cooperation with the World…
Egypt approves $200 million loan for air pollution project
Environment
April 7, 2021
Egypt approves $200 million loan for air pollution project
The Egyptian House of Representatives’ Energy and Environment Committee on Tuesday approved a US$200 million loan agreement signed between Egypt…
Beijing smog casts gloom over China’s Lunar New Year holiday
World
February 13, 2021
Beijing smog casts gloom over China’s Lunar New Year holiday
BEIJING (Reuters) – Beijing was once again shrouded in smog on Saturday after several days of heavy pollution which have…
Trump’s description of India as filthy sets off calls for cleaner air
World
October 23, 2020
Trump’s description of India as filthy sets off calls for cleaner air
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump’s description of India as a filthy place with polluted air has unleashed…
World Bank allocates US$200 million for clean air project in Cairo
Egypt
October 1, 2020
World Bank allocates US$200 million for clean air project in Cairo
The World Bank’s board of executive directors has approved a new project to improve air quality, combat climate change, reduce…
As lockdown clears the air, Cairo looks to keep pollution low
Egypt
May 25, 2020
As lockdown clears the air, Cairo looks to keep pollution low
CAIRO (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – It is a Thursday evening in downtown Cairo, usually a crowded and noisy time as…