Candle Emissions: Health Risks and Regulatory Gaps
Burning candles, especially those made from paraffin wax, releases harmful VOCs like toluene and benzene, potentially causing health problems; however, research is limited and regulations are lacking.
Candle Emissions: Health Risks and Regulatory Gaps
Burning candles, especially those made from paraffin wax, releases harmful VOCs like toluene and benzene, potentially causing health problems; however, research is limited and regulations are lacking.
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Pakistan Smog Crisis
Eastern Pakistan is grappling with extreme smog, forcing school and public space closures. The crisis, visible in NASA satellite imagery, highlights the urgent need for long-term solutions.
Pakistan Smog Crisis
Eastern Pakistan is grappling with extreme smog, forcing school and public space closures. The crisis, visible in NASA satellite imagery, highlights the urgent need for long-term solutions.
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Deadly Smog Crisis in South Asia
Record levels of toxic smog engulf Pakistan and India, causing health crises and prompting emergency measures.
Deadly Smog Crisis in South Asia
Record levels of toxic smog engulf Pakistan and India, causing health crises and prompting emergency measures.
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Volunteer Firefighter Dies Battling New York Wildfire
A volunteer firefighter dies battling a large wildfire near the New York-New Jersey border, causing smoke to drift into NYC and prompting an air quality advisory.
Volunteer Firefighter Dies Battling New York Wildfire
A volunteer firefighter dies battling a large wildfire near the New York-New Jersey border, causing smoke to drift into NYC and prompting an air quality advisory.
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Lahore Chokes on Record Air Pollution
Record-high air pollution in Lahore, Pakistan is causing a public health crisis, leading to increased hospitalizations and potential city lockdown.
Lahore Chokes on Record Air Pollution
Record-high air pollution in Lahore, Pakistan is causing a public health crisis, leading to increased hospitalizations and potential city lockdown.
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EU Tightens Air Quality Standards, Facing Potential Delays
The EU revises its air quality directive with stricter limits, but member states may seek delays. Citizens now have stronger legal recourse.
EU Tightens Air Quality Standards, Facing Potential Delays
The EU revises its air quality directive with stricter limits, but member states may seek delays. Citizens now have stronger legal recourse.
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Pakistan Smog Crisis
Eastern Pakistan is grappling with extreme smog, forcing school and public space closures and causing severe health issues. The government is taking measures but a long-term solution is needed.
Pakistan Smog Crisis
Eastern Pakistan is grappling with extreme smog, forcing school and public space closures and causing severe health issues. The government is taking measures but a long-term solution is needed.
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North Macedonia Tackles Air Pollution
Air pollution is a serious issue in North Macedonia, impacting both indoor and outdoor environments. Government initiatives are underway to reduce pollution, and citizens now have legal avenues to pursue action.
North Macedonia Tackles Air Pollution
Air pollution is a serious issue in North Macedonia, impacting both indoor and outdoor environments. Government initiatives are underway to reduce pollution, and citizens now have legal avenues to pursue action.
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Wildfires Claim Life, Spark Air Quality Crisis
A New York parks employee died battling a wildfire in New Jersey, sparking concerns over air quality and prompting investigations. Multiple large fires raged across the states.
Wildfires Claim Life, Spark Air Quality Crisis
A New York parks employee died battling a wildfire in New Jersey, sparking concerns over air quality and prompting investigations. Multiple large fires raged across the states.
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Lahore Chokes on Record Air Pollution
Record air pollution in Lahore, Pakistan, is causing a health crisis and prompting authorities to consider a city-wide lockdown.
Lahore Chokes on Record Air Pollution
Record air pollution in Lahore, Pakistan, is causing a health crisis and prompting authorities to consider a city-wide lockdown.
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Smog Alert in Emilia-Romagna
Emilia-Romagna region in Italy issues a smog alert, restricting diesel vehicles and imposing other measures to combat high PM10 levels.
Smog Alert in Emilia-Romagna
Emilia-Romagna region in Italy issues a smog alert, restricting diesel vehicles and imposing other measures to combat high PM10 levels.
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EU Tightens Air Pollution Standards
The EU's revised Air Quality Directive sets stricter limits on pollutants to reduce health risks, but implementation challenges remain.
EU Tightens Air Pollution Standards
The EU's revised Air Quality Directive sets stricter limits on pollutants to reduce health risks, but implementation challenges remain.
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