Air quality
Less air pollution seen in SA over lockdown period - CSIR
Preliminary data shows that over Gauteng, nitrogen dioxide concentrations decreased by 23% and sulfur dioxide by 47%.
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China says 8 northern cities failed air quality targets in Oct, Nov
The failures highlight the challenge Beijing faces in cleaning the nation’s notoriously toxic air during the winter when smog blankets colder regions as people crank up their heating.
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[OPINION] Here’s what 2016 revealed about the deadly dangers of air pollution
The World Health Organisation has confirmed that 92% of the world’s urban population now live in cities where the air is toxic.
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[OPINION] Africa lacks the data to tackle its air pollution problem
Air pollution in Africa already causes more premature deaths than unsafe water or childhood malnutrition.
