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Delhi Air Pollution to Hike Health Insurance Premiums
Health insurance premiums in New Delhi may rise by 10-15% due to pollution-related health claims, following the World Air Quality Report 2024 naming Delhi the world's most polluted capital city; insurers are considering pollution as a risk factor in pricing, potentially pressuring governments to imp...
Delhi Air Pollution to Hike Health Insurance Premiums
Health insurance premiums in New Delhi may rise by 10-15% due to pollution-related health claims, following the World Air Quality Report 2024 naming Delhi the world's most polluted capital city; insurers are considering pollution as a risk factor in pricing, potentially pressuring governments to imp...
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36% Bias Score
Global Air Pollution Crisis: Only Seven Nations Meet WHO Standards
A 2024 report by IQAir found that only seven countries met World Health Organization air quality guidelines, with many countries exceeding limits by tenfold or more, highlighting a global health crisis and significant inequalities in clean air access.
Global Air Pollution Crisis: Only Seven Nations Meet WHO Standards
A 2024 report by IQAir found that only seven countries met World Health Organization air quality guidelines, with many countries exceeding limits by tenfold or more, highlighting a global health crisis and significant inequalities in clean air access.
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40% Bias Score
France Faces Widespread Air Pollution from Winter Combustion
Several French departments are experiencing an increase in fine particulate matter pollution due to winter combustion, leading to restrictions on wood burning and speed limits, and triggering information-recommendation and alert levels depending on the severity of the pollution.
France Faces Widespread Air Pollution from Winter Combustion
Several French departments are experiencing an increase in fine particulate matter pollution due to winter combustion, leading to restrictions on wood burning and speed limits, and triggering information-recommendation and alert levels depending on the severity of the pollution.
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16% Bias Score
Record PM2.5 Levels Trigger Air Quality Emergency in Germany
Germany's air quality is critically poor due to high PM2.5 levels (nearly 50 micrograms/cubic meter in some areas), exceeding safety thresholds, caused by stagnant weather and pollutants from Eastern Europe, affecting all 16 federal states.
Record PM2.5 Levels Trigger Air Quality Emergency in Germany
Germany's air quality is critically poor due to high PM2.5 levels (nearly 50 micrograms/cubic meter in some areas), exceeding safety thresholds, caused by stagnant weather and pollutants from Eastern Europe, affecting all 16 federal states.
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44% Bias Score
China Reports Significant Environmental Improvements in 2024
In 2024, China reduced its PM2.5 levels by 2.7 percent, improved air quality to 87.2 percent "fairly good" days, and raised surface water quality to 90.4 percent "fairly good", exceeding 90 percent for the first time, largely due to initiatives like coal heating replacement and industrial upgrades.
China Reports Significant Environmental Improvements in 2024
In 2024, China reduced its PM2.5 levels by 2.7 percent, improved air quality to 87.2 percent "fairly good" days, and raised surface water quality to 90.4 percent "fairly good", exceeding 90 percent for the first time, largely due to initiatives like coal heating replacement and industrial upgrades.
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44% Bias Score
Los Angeles Wildfires: Devastating Health Consequences for Survivors
The Los Angeles wildfires caused devastating losses, and survivors now face significant health risks from inhaling wildfire smoke containing PM2.5, including immediate respiratory issues, and long-term effects such as increased risk of heart and lung disease and mental health issues.
Los Angeles Wildfires: Devastating Health Consequences for Survivors
The Los Angeles wildfires caused devastating losses, and survivors now face significant health risks from inhaling wildfire smoke containing PM2.5, including immediate respiratory issues, and long-term effects such as increased risk of heart and lung disease and mental health issues.
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24% Bias Score
Asia Dominates List of World's Most Polluted Cities in 2024
A new study reveals that 19 of the world's 20 most polluted cities in 2024 were in Asia, with India having 13, highlighting the health consequences of rapid industrialization and emphasizing the need for cleaner energy sources.
Asia Dominates List of World's Most Polluted Cities in 2024
A new study reveals that 19 of the world's 20 most polluted cities in 2024 were in Asia, with India having 13, highlighting the health consequences of rapid industrialization and emphasizing the need for cleaner energy sources.
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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
Air Pollution: 7 Million Premature Deaths Annually
Air pollution, caused by burning fuels and agricultural practices, kills 7 million people annually; PM2.5 and PM10 particles are most dangerous, impacting respiratory and cardiovascular health worldwide.
Air Pollution: 7 Million Premature Deaths Annually
Air pollution, caused by burning fuels and agricultural practices, kills 7 million people annually; PM2.5 and PM10 particles are most dangerous, impacting respiratory and cardiovascular health worldwide.
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20% Bias Score
Bangkok Chokes on Hazardous Air Pollution
Hazardous air pollution in Bangkok, reaching eight times the WHO PM2.5 recommendation, caused 352 school closures and prompted the use of a rainmaking plane as the government struggles to control the problem, which is partly caused by slash-and-burn farming and transboundary pollution.
Bangkok Chokes on Hazardous Air Pollution
Hazardous air pollution in Bangkok, reaching eight times the WHO PM2.5 recommendation, caused 352 school closures and prompted the use of a rainmaking plane as the government struggles to control the problem, which is partly caused by slash-and-burn farming and transboundary pollution.
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24% Bias Score
Private School Commutes Increase South London Air Pollution by 27%
A study in Herne Hill, south London, reveals that parents driving children to private schools causes a 27% increase in air pollution and a 51% increase in bus delays during morning peak hours, compared to when only state schools are open, despite private schools having half the number of students.
Private School Commutes Increase South London Air Pollution by 27%
A study in Herne Hill, south London, reveals that parents driving children to private schools causes a 27% increase in air pollution and a 51% increase in bus delays during morning peak hours, compared to when only state schools are open, despite private schools having half the number of students.
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40% Bias Score
Air Pollution Causes 287,000 Premature Deaths in Europe
Air pollution caused 287,000 premature deaths in Europe in 2021, with the highest mortality rates in Central and Eastern Europe due to socioeconomic factors and domestic pollution sources; stricter EU air quality rules aim for a 55% reduction by 2030.
Air Pollution Causes 287,000 Premature Deaths in Europe
Air pollution caused 287,000 premature deaths in Europe in 2021, with the highest mortality rates in Central and Eastern Europe due to socioeconomic factors and domestic pollution sources; stricter EU air quality rules aim for a 55% reduction by 2030.
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16% Bias Score
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