Tag: Air Quality
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Kanlaon Volcano Erupts with Ash Cloud on Negros Island, PHIVOLCS Reports
Kanlaon Volcano Emission Highlights Ongoing Activity on Negros Island On a Sunday morning, Kanlaon Volcano on Negros Island released a visible ash plume, marking another instance of activity at one of the region’s most monitored volcanoes. The event lasted for about 12 minutes, with grayish plumes rising from the volcano’s crater. What We Know About…
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Lahore Records Worst Air Quality in the World as Smog Crisis Deepens
Global Alarm as Lahore Suffers the World’s Worst Air Quality The current smog crisis has intensified across parts of South Asia, with unprecedented air quality readings that have drawn worldwide concern. Lahore, Pakistan’s cultural heart and economic hub, has recorded the world’s worst air quality in recent days. As residents navigate hazardous conditions, city officials…
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Lahore at World-Record Low as Smog Smothers South Asia: AQI Tops the Chart
Introduction: A region in the grip of hazardous smog In a worrying snapshot of regional air quality, Lahore is recording the worst air pollution in the world as the smog crisis tightens its hold on South Asia. With the Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting hazardous levels, residents face immediate health risks and daily life disruptions.…
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Lahore Suffers World’s Worst Air Quality as Smog Crisis Worsens
Introduction: Lahore at the Forefront of a Global Smog Crisis As winter settles in, Lahore, Pakistan, finds itself at the center of a regional and global air-quality crisis. Recent monitoring shows the city recording the world’s worst air quality, with hazardous smog lingering over streets, schools, and hospitals. The gravity of the situation is underscored…
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Public Health, Pollution, Road Safety: Governance Strains Across Three Local Incidents
Overview: Three Local Incidents, One Question about Governance and Risk Three recent stories from different jurisdictions illuminate how governance, accountability, and risk management play out in public safety. In Ireland, questions swirl around a ventilator procurement linked to a Galway hydro turbine project and a company with a controversial procurement profile (Irish Examiner, https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41712704.html). In…
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Nose-Inspired Reusable Air Filter Traps Pollutants
Introduction: A Natural Idea Behind a High-Tech Filter Air quality inside buildings isn’t just about what you can see. Tiny particles—dust, pollen, smoke—float in the air and can harm health when inhaled. Traditional filters struggle to capture these particles effectively, especially under changing airflow, leading to re-entrainment and wasted energy. Now, researchers are turning to…
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A Nose-Inspired Breakthrough: Reusable PRO Air Filter Traps Particles More Effectively
Nose-Inspired Filtration: A New Path for Clean Indoor Air Air pollution inside buildings is often invisible, yet it shapes the quality of every breath. Tiny particles such as dust, pollen, and soot flow through conventional filters, only to be dislodged by strong or shifting airflow. Now, researchers led by Associate Professor Sanghyuk Wooh at Chung-Ang…
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Protecting Kids’ Eyesight: Clean Air to Fight Myopia
Protecting kids’ eyesight starts with cleaner air New research suggests that reducing air pollution does more than protect lungs and hearts. For schoolchildren, it could also preserve vision and slow the worldwide rise of myopia. While scientists caution that more work is needed to prove causation, the findings add a powerful dimension to the conversation…
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Athens Transforms: New Traffic Regulations and Old Cars Out
Athens Transforms with New Traffic Regulations The bustling city of Athens is set to undergo a significant transformation in its approach to traffic management. The recent announcements by the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Konstantinos Kyranakis, signal a shift towards a more modern and environmentally friendly framework. This initiative aims to phase out older,…
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Long Lake Wildfire Sets Record for Air Quality Warnings in Nova Scotia
Overview of the Long Lake Wildfire The Long Lake wildfire in Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, has made headlines for setting a record number of air quality warnings and advisories, according to Environment Canada. This wildfire, which began its destructive path in mid-August, has raised concerns about public health and environmental safety across the region. Record-Breaking…