China Sets Bold Goal to End Severe Air Pollution by 2025 🌱🌫️
China is on a mission to eliminate severe air pollution by 2025, ramping up pollution control and emission reduction efforts as part of its 14th Five-Year Plan.
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Smog Shuts Down Schools in Lahore and Other Asia News Highlights
Schools in Lahore have shut down due to heavy smog, highlighting the severe air pollution in the city. Get the latest updates in our Asia news wrap!
Science Unveils Fresh Ways to Clean Our Air and Cut Carbon 🌿
Discover how scientists at the World Laureates Association Forum are unveiling new technologies to purify the air we breathe and tackle carbon emissions. 🌿🌍
From Airpocalypse to Blue Skies: How China Cleared Its Smog in a Decade
China transformed from the “airpocalypse” era to clear blue skies in just a decade. Discover how they cleaned up their air while growing their economy.
Air Pollution Becomes Second Leading Cause of Death Worldwide 😷
A new report reveals that air pollution is now the second leading risk factor for death globally, linked to 8.1 million deaths in 2021. Children under 5 are especially at risk. 😷🌍
Wildfire Smoke in California Linked to Over 52,000 Early Deaths in a Decade 😢
Over 52,000 Californians may have died prematurely due to wildfire smoke over a decade, according to a new study. The hidden health toll of wildfires is larger than previously thought.
Saharan Dust Storm Cloaks Switzerland and Southeast France in Yellow Haze
An exceptionally rare Saharan dust storm turned skies over Switzerland and southeastern France yellow, causing health warnings and impacting air quality as fine particles filled the air.
World Bank President Ajay Banga Visits Hebei to Tackle Air Pollution 🌏💨
World Bank President Ajay Banga visits Hebei Province to fight air pollution ahead of the China Development Forum 2024 in Beijing. 🌍💨