Only Seven Countries Met Safe Air Quality Levels in 2023
The 2023 World Air Quality Report revealed that only seven countries—Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius, and New Zealand—met WHO's PM2.5 air quality guidelines, while South and Central Asia had the worst air quality, with Bangladesh recording levels over 15 times the safe limit...
Only Seven Countries Met Safe Air Quality Levels in 2023
The 2023 World Air Quality Report revealed that only seven countries—Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, Mauritius, and New Zealand—met WHO's PM2.5 air quality guidelines, while South and Central Asia had the worst air quality, with Bangladesh recording levels over 15 times the safe limit...
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40% Bias Score
Slovenian Village's Wood Smoke Pollution Exceeds Legal Limits
A Slovenian village's air pollution levels, primarily from wood-burning stoves, exceeded legal limits on 34 out of 88 winter days, despite 70% of residents believing air quality was good. This highlights a significant public perception gap alongside the dangers of wood smoke, which researchers found...
Slovenian Village's Wood Smoke Pollution Exceeds Legal Limits
A Slovenian village's air pollution levels, primarily from wood-burning stoves, exceeded legal limits on 34 out of 88 winter days, despite 70% of residents believing air quality was good. This highlights a significant public perception gap alongside the dangers of wood smoke, which researchers found...
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28% Bias Score
"EU Air Pollution: 240,000 Deaths in 2022 Despite Improvements"
"In 2022, air pollution in the EU caused about 240,000 premature deaths, primarily due to PM2.5, exceeding WHO guidelines; however, this is a 45% decrease since 2005, and the new EU Air Quality Directive aims to align with WHO recommendations by 2030."
"EU Air Pollution: 240,000 Deaths in 2022 Despite Improvements"
"In 2022, air pollution in the EU caused about 240,000 premature deaths, primarily due to PM2.5, exceeding WHO guidelines; however, this is a 45% decrease since 2005, and the new EU Air Quality Directive aims to align with WHO recommendations by 2030."
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24% Bias Score
"EU Air Pollution Improves, but Remains Above WHO Standards, Causing 239,000 Deaths in 2022"
"A new European Environment Agency (EEA) study reveals a 45% reduction in deaths linked to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution since 2005, reaching 239,000 in 2022, yet still exceeding WHO recommendations; additional deaths result from ozone and nitrogen dioxide pollution, impacting ecosystems...
"EU Air Pollution Improves, but Remains Above WHO Standards, Causing 239,000 Deaths in 2022"
"A new European Environment Agency (EEA) study reveals a 45% reduction in deaths linked to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution since 2005, reaching 239,000 in 2022, yet still exceeding WHO recommendations; additional deaths result from ozone and nitrogen dioxide pollution, impacting ecosystems...
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40% Bias Score
Wood Burning Surpasses Traffic as Major Air Pollution Source in Birmingham Study
A University of Birmingham study shows domestic wood burning contributes 25% of PM2.5 air pollution, surpassing road traffic's 22%, leading to an estimated 2,300 premature deaths annually in the West Midlands and prompting calls for stricter regulation or phasing out wood burners.
Wood Burning Surpasses Traffic as Major Air Pollution Source in Birmingham Study
A University of Birmingham study shows domestic wood burning contributes 25% of PM2.5 air pollution, surpassing road traffic's 22%, leading to an estimated 2,300 premature deaths annually in the West Midlands and prompting calls for stricter regulation or phasing out wood burners.
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56% Bias Score
\"EU Air Pollution Deaths Drop 45% Since 2005, But Challenges Remain\"\
\"A new report reveals a 45% decrease in the EU's air pollution-related mortality between 2005 and 2022, dropping from 431,000 deaths to 239,000 in 2022, with Central and Eastern Europe showing higher rates than Western Europe; however, the WHO's recommended threshold for PM2.5 is still regularly ex...
\"EU Air Pollution Deaths Drop 45% Since 2005, But Challenges Remain\"\
\"A new report reveals a 45% decrease in the EU's air pollution-related mortality between 2005 and 2022, dropping from 431,000 deaths to 239,000 in 2022, with Central and Eastern Europe showing higher rates than Western Europe; however, the WHO's recommended threshold for PM2.5 is still regularly ex...
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32% Bias Score
EPA Air Quality Monitors Disproportionately Located in Whiter Neighborhoods
New research reveals that the Environmental Protection Agency's air quality monitors are disproportionately located in whiter neighborhoods in the US, leaving communities of color less protected from dangerous pollutants; the study suggests this disparity may be due to political factors and institut...
EPA Air Quality Monitors Disproportionately Located in Whiter Neighborhoods
New research reveals that the Environmental Protection Agency's air quality monitors are disproportionately located in whiter neighborhoods in the US, leaving communities of color less protected from dangerous pollutants; the study suggests this disparity may be due to political factors and institut...
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20% Bias Score
Scotland Reviews Wood-Burning Stoves Amid Health Inequality Concerns
The Scottish Government is reviewing the health impacts of wood-burning stoves after doctors linked their emissions to health inequalities, potentially leading to new restrictions despite a recent U-turn lifting a ban on their use in new builds.
Scotland Reviews Wood-Burning Stoves Amid Health Inequality Concerns
The Scottish Government is reviewing the health impacts of wood-burning stoves after doctors linked their emissions to health inequalities, potentially leading to new restrictions despite a recent U-turn lifting a ban on their use in new builds.
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48% Bias Score
EU Air Pollution: 239,000 Deaths in 2022, Despite 45% Reduction Since 2005
The European Environment Agency reports that although 239,000 deaths in the EU in 2022 were attributed to PM2.5 pollution exceeding WHO guidelines, this represents a 45% decrease since 2005. Despite improvements, air pollution remains a major health risk, impacting ecosystems and causing economic lo...
EU Air Pollution: 239,000 Deaths in 2022, Despite 45% Reduction Since 2005
The European Environment Agency reports that although 239,000 deaths in the EU in 2022 were attributed to PM2.5 pollution exceeding WHO guidelines, this represents a 45% decrease since 2005. Despite improvements, air pollution remains a major health risk, impacting ecosystems and causing economic lo...
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36% Bias Score
Wood Burning in UK Now Major Source of Air Pollution
A new study reveals that wood burning in the West Midlands now accounts for 25% of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), seven times higher than in 2008-2010, with researchers calling for immediate action to reduce emissions and raise public awareness.
Wood Burning in UK Now Major Source of Air Pollution
A new study reveals that wood burning in the West Midlands now accounts for 25% of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), seven times higher than in 2008-2010, with researchers calling for immediate action to reduce emissions and raise public awareness.
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56% Bias Score
Air Pollution in the EU Linked to 239,000 Deaths in 2022
A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) estimates that at least 239,000 deaths in the EU in 2022 were attributable to air pollution, exceeding WHO recommendations, although a 45% decrease since 2005 in PM2.5-related deaths is noted.
Air Pollution in the EU Linked to 239,000 Deaths in 2022
A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) estimates that at least 239,000 deaths in the EU in 2022 were attributable to air pollution, exceeding WHO recommendations, although a 45% decrease since 2005 in PM2.5-related deaths is noted.
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36% Bias Score
Delhi's Smog: A Missing Narrative in Indian Cinema
Despite the severe air pollution crisis in Delhi and other parts of India, the issue is largely absent from mainstream Bollywood films, unlike other natural disasters; however, documentaries and some independent films are starting to address the problem.
Delhi's Smog: A Missing Narrative in Indian Cinema
Despite the severe air pollution crisis in Delhi and other parts of India, the issue is largely absent from mainstream Bollywood films, unlike other natural disasters; however, documentaries and some independent films are starting to address the problem.
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28% Bias Score