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2024 Air Quality Report: Los Angeles Worst in US, Chad Worst Globally
IQAir's 2024 World Air Quality Report ranked Los Angeles as the most polluted major U.S. city, while Chad had the world's worst air quality (91.5 micrograms/m³), exceeding WHO guidelines by over 18 times; 17 percent of cities globally met WHO guidelines, up from 9 percent in 2023.
2024 Air Quality Report: Los Angeles Worst in US, Chad Worst Globally
IQAir's 2024 World Air Quality Report ranked Los Angeles as the most polluted major U.S. city, while Chad had the world's worst air quality (91.5 micrograms/m³), exceeding WHO guidelines by over 18 times; 17 percent of cities globally met WHO guidelines, up from 9 percent in 2023.
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44% Bias Score
Only Seven Countries Meet WHO Air Quality Standards in 2022
A new report reveals that only seven countries met the World Health Organization's air quality standards in 2022, with Chad, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo having the worst air. The US ending its global air quality monitoring program will worsen data gaps, espe...
Only Seven Countries Meet WHO Air Quality Standards in 2022
A new report reveals that only seven countries met the World Health Organization's air quality standards in 2022, with Chad, Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo having the worst air. The US ending its global air quality monitoring program will worsen data gaps, espe...
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36% Bias Score
World Air Quality Report 2024: Only 17% of Cities Meet WHO PM2.5 Guidelines
The 2024 World Air Quality Report, based on data from 8,954 cities in 138 countries, shows that only 17% meet WHO PM2.5 guidelines, with cities like New Delhi and Dhaka exhibiting extremely high pollution levels; the report, compiled by IQAir, highlights the need for improved air quality monitoring ...
World Air Quality Report 2024: Only 17% of Cities Meet WHO PM2.5 Guidelines
The 2024 World Air Quality Report, based on data from 8,954 cities in 138 countries, shows that only 17% meet WHO PM2.5 guidelines, with cities like New Delhi and Dhaka exhibiting extremely high pollution levels; the report, compiled by IQAir, highlights the need for improved air quality monitoring ...
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36% Bias Score
Paris Launches Rush-Hour Carpool Lane on Périphérique to Reduce Congestion and Pollution
Paris launched a rush-hour carpool lane on its périphérique ring road from March 27th, restricting the outside lane to vehicles with at least two passengers, public transport, and emergency services between 7 am and 10:30 am and 4 pm and 8 pm; €135 fines will be levied from May 1st for violations, a...
Paris Launches Rush-Hour Carpool Lane on Périphérique to Reduce Congestion and Pollution
Paris launched a rush-hour carpool lane on its périphérique ring road from March 27th, restricting the outside lane to vehicles with at least two passengers, public transport, and emergency services between 7 am and 10:30 am and 4 pm and 8 pm; €135 fines will be levied from May 1st for violations, a...
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52% Bias Score
Macedonia's Air Pollution Plan Faces Opposition from Engineers
The Macedonian government plans to build gas-fired cogeneration plants to reduce air pollution, a plan opposed by the Association of Engineers of Macedonia (ZIRM) who advocate for a systemic approach focusing on renewable energy sources and stricter regulations. A Turkish company, Kazancı Holding, i...
Macedonia's Air Pollution Plan Faces Opposition from Engineers
The Macedonian government plans to build gas-fired cogeneration plants to reduce air pollution, a plan opposed by the Association of Engineers of Macedonia (ZIRM) who advocate for a systemic approach focusing on renewable energy sources and stricter regulations. A Turkish company, Kazancı Holding, i...
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48% Bias Score
Summer Gasoline Regulations: Balancing Environmental Protection and Economic Costs
The EPA's mandate to switch to lower-volatility summer gasoline blends from May 1 to September 15, to reduce smog-causing emissions, results in a 10-15 cents per gallon price increase due to higher refining costs and logistical challenges.
Summer Gasoline Regulations: Balancing Environmental Protection and Economic Costs
The EPA's mandate to switch to lower-volatility summer gasoline blends from May 1 to September 15, to reduce smog-causing emissions, results in a 10-15 cents per gallon price increase due to higher refining costs and logistical challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Air Pollution: Seven Million Premature Deaths Annually
Air pollution, primarily from burning fossil fuels, causes seven million premature deaths yearly and contributes significantly to global warming; the average monthly CO2 concentration in April 2019 was 413 ppm, sharply increased from pre-industrial levels.
Air Pollution: Seven Million Premature Deaths Annually
Air pollution, primarily from burning fossil fuels, causes seven million premature deaths yearly and contributes significantly to global warming; the average monthly CO2 concentration in April 2019 was 413 ppm, sharply increased from pre-industrial levels.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's US Attorney Nominee Revealed to Have Made Repeated Racist Comments
Donald Trump's nominee for Washington US attorney, Ed Martin, has been revealed to have made repeated racist comments in social media posts and columns for the Evening Whirl, a St. Louis crime tabloid, including falsely claiming Kamala Harris "self-identified" as Black and that Martin Luther King Jr...
Trump's US Attorney Nominee Revealed to Have Made Repeated Racist Comments
Donald Trump's nominee for Washington US attorney, Ed Martin, has been revealed to have made repeated racist comments in social media posts and columns for the Evening Whirl, a St. Louis crime tabloid, including falsely claiming Kamala Harris "self-identified" as Black and that Martin Luther King Jr...
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52% Bias Score
Gas Cooking Linked to High Indoor Air Pollution, Underscoring Need for Transition
Dr. Felix Leach's home study and the Ingenious project in Bradford reveal significantly higher levels of nitrogen dioxide and particulate pollution in homes using gas cookers compared to electric, with gas cooking contributing to approximately 40,000 premature deaths annually in the UK and Europe.
Gas Cooking Linked to High Indoor Air Pollution, Underscoring Need for Transition
Dr. Felix Leach's home study and the Ingenious project in Bradford reveal significantly higher levels of nitrogen dioxide and particulate pollution in homes using gas cookers compared to electric, with gas cooking contributing to approximately 40,000 premature deaths annually in the UK and Europe.
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40% Bias Score
Tesla Eyes Indian Market Amidst Electric Vehicle Growth
Tesla seeks to enter the rapidly expanding Indian electric vehicle market, potentially benefiting from reduced import tariffs and aligning with India's efforts to curb air pollution, though regulatory requirements necessitate local production investments.
Tesla Eyes Indian Market Amidst Electric Vehicle Growth
Tesla seeks to enter the rapidly expanding Indian electric vehicle market, potentially benefiting from reduced import tariffs and aligning with India's efforts to curb air pollution, though regulatory requirements necessitate local production investments.
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48% Bias Score
Damp Wood Burning Increases Particulate Matter in German Households
Burning damp or unsuitable wood in German households leads to increased particulate matter emissions, impacting air quality and health. Julia Bothur of the German Chimney Sweepers Association advises using dry, untreated wood and following manufacturer instructions for optimal combustion. Older stov...
Damp Wood Burning Increases Particulate Matter in German Households
Burning damp or unsuitable wood in German households leads to increased particulate matter emissions, impacting air quality and health. Julia Bothur of the German Chimney Sweepers Association advises using dry, untreated wood and following manufacturer instructions for optimal combustion. Older stov...
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16% Bias Score
UK Net-Zero Policies to Yield Substantial Health and Economic Benefits
A study by Imperial College London predicts substantial health and economic benefits for the UK from its net-zero policies, estimating 4,000-15,000 fewer annual deaths from air pollution by 2035 and £26bn-£31bn in economic gains by 2060 from fewer deaths alone, with additional gains from reduced ill...
UK Net-Zero Policies to Yield Substantial Health and Economic Benefits
A study by Imperial College London predicts substantial health and economic benefits for the UK from its net-zero policies, estimating 4,000-15,000 fewer annual deaths from air pollution by 2035 and £26bn-£31bn in economic gains by 2060 from fewer deaths alone, with additional gains from reduced ill...
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48% Bias Score
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