Air pollution
Dust cloud from Africa blankets Greece, prompting health warnings
Swathes of Greece were shrouded in haze on Wednesday as persistent southerly winds carried waves of dust from the African continent across the eastern Mediterranean. The phenomenon is expected to persist on Thursday.
One thing most countries have in common: Unsafe air
Only 10 countries and territories out of 134 achieved the World Health Organization's standards for a pervasive form of air pollution last year, according to air quality data compiled by IQAir, a Swiss company.
Sofia's Air Pollution Crisis: High Nitrous Oxide Levels Detected
Recent research conducted by the ecological association "For the Earth" has shed light on concerning levels of nitrogen dioxide pollution in Sofia, primarily attributed to traffic emissions.
German Experts Confirm High Nitrogen Dioxide Pollution in Sofia
Recent measurements conducted by a team of experts, led by renowned air quality specialist Dr. Axel Friedrich, have revealed alarming levels of nitrogen dioxide pollution in Sofia, according to reports from the Environmental Association "For the Earth."
Sofia's Low-Emission Zone Discontinued: What a Waste
Today marks the end of an "era" for Sofia's low-emission zone, which ceases to operate after being introduced on December 1 last year. The zone, encompassing the central area of the city known as the "small ring," covered key thoroughfares such as "Vasil Levski" and "Patriarch Evtimii" boulevards, along with streets like "Gen. Skobelev," "Oplchenska," and "Slivnitsa" boulevard.
Europe could save 238,000 lives a year by meeting WHO air pollution guidelines
Approximately 238,000 air pollution deaths could be avoided each year if the EU27 countries actually met World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for air pollution, according to figures from the European Environment Agency (EEA).
And more than 400,000 deaths could be avoided if particle air pollution could be avoided completely.
Bangkok says work from home as pollution blankets city
Bangkok city employees have been told to work from home to avoid harmful air pollution, as a layer of noxious haze blanketed the Thai capital on Thursday.
City authorities asked for cooperation from employers to help workers in the city of about 11 million people avoid the pollution, which is expected to last into Friday.
Türkiye's 20 most air-polluted regions revealed
Analyzing data from air quality monitoring stations, Greenpeace Mediterranean has identified 20 regions with the highest air pollution in Türkiye, with the southeastern quake-hit province of Hatay's Iskenderun district ranking first.
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Do we want industry in Europe?
Before you rush to answer in the affirmative, here are two important news stories that - as so often is the case with important news - went largely unnoticed last week.
One is good news: The European Union cut carbon dioxide emissions from burning fossil fuels by 8% by 2023, to the lowest levels in 60 years.
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EU rules have failed to cut car emissions: Report
Bigger, more-powerful cars have negated the impact of tighter CO2 emissions regulations in the EU, a report by the bloc's internal auditor found yesterday.
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