Smog

Amid Rising Pollution, Indian Engineers Turn Diesel Exhaust Into Ink

India News | Reuters | Wednesday June 6, 2018

India has some of the worst air pollution in the world and smog levels often spike during its sweltering summers, when smoke-belching diesel generators are used to offset power shortages, as air-conditioners and fans stoke consumption.

China Regions Vow To Step Up Pollution Crackdown After Central Government Probes

World News | Reuters | Tuesday May 29, 2018

A total of eight Chinese regions have promised to beef up anti-pollution curbs, vowing fresh cuts in smog, cleaner water and soil and tighter scrutiny over government officials after Beijing-led probes uncovered thousands of violations.

Hawaii Volcanic Smog Blankets Marshall Islands

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday May 28, 2018

Haze from the Kilauea volcano eruption in Hawaii blanketed the Marshall Islands 3,700 kilometres (2,300 miles) away on Sunday, as officials warned it would continue moving west.

Westminster Is Rotting From Within: British Parliament Set To Get A $5 Billion Restoration

World News | William Booth, Karla Adam , The Washington Post | Thursday April 26, 2018

The Palace of Westminster, with its cinematic Big Ben clock, set beside the River Thames, is a survivor - of epic fire, German bombs, sulfuric smog and bad plumbing.

China's War On Air Pollution At Risk Of Reaching A "Stalemate"

World News | Reuters | Thursday April 19, 2018

China's war on pollution is at risk of reaching a "stalemate", with poor weather conditions undermining the country's efforts to reduce smog, an environment ministry spokesman said on Thursday.

China Makes Progress to Cut Smog But Damage To Health Already Done: Study

World News | Reuters | Tuesday April 17, 2018

While China has made progress cutting smog, the damage to the health of millions of people may already have been done, especially as the population ages, the head of a U.S.-based research agency said.

US Republicans Press For F-35 Fighter Jet Sale To Taiwan Amid China Threat

World News | Reuters | Tuesday March 27, 2018

China said it will work to improve levels of standardisation in its electric vehicle industry, a sector it is aggressively promoting to help combat smog and to position the country as a leading car-making giant in the future.

Chinese Weather Office Issues 3-Day Major Smog Alert In Beijing For Next Three Days

World News | Reuters | Sunday March 25, 2018

Beijing declared its third major smog alert of 2018, and the second this month, just a day after being named the top performer among 28 Chinese cities that took special measures to rein in pollution.

China "Winning" War On Smog, Helping Life Expectancy: Study

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday March 13, 2018

China appears to be "winning" its war on air pollution, making so much progress that life expectancy could rise by more than two years, according to a US university study.

China Urges Regions To Take Responsibility After Yangtze Smog Surge

World News | Reuters | Tuesday February 27, 2018

China's regional governments need to take more responsibility for local pollution and stop blaming others, a senior environmental official said on Tuesday, following increases in smog in the Yangtze and Pearl river delta regions in January.

Mumbai Pollution "Severe", Smog Will Persist Till Friday, Says Met Office

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Thursday February 8, 2018

The Mumbai skyline is wrapped in a haze. The city woke up to a smoggy day with citizens on their way to work complaining of burning eyes and difficulty in breathing. People tweeted pictures showing a dull sky behind thick smog.

Report On Stubble Burning In 3 States Submitted: Centre Tells Top Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 25, 2018

The Centre today told the Supreme Court that the report of a sub-committee on prevention of stubble burning in three states including Punjab, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh has been submitted and accepted by a high-level task force constituted by it.

China Opens 'World's Largest Air Purifier' To Fight Pollution: 5 Facts

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Wednesday January 17, 2018

China seems to have found the solution for increasing air pollution. According to the Lancet report, air pollution in China killed about 1.8 million people. China has built a 100 metre high, nearly 328 feet tall air purifier, touted to be world's largest, to combat the deadly pollution in the country. The world's largest air purifier is built in Xi...

Chennai Smog Highlights: Air Quality, Visibility Hit Ahead Of Pongal 2018

Chennai News | Edited by Aditya Sharma | Saturday January 13, 2018

Flight operations at the Chennai airport have taken a major hit. Chennai-bound flights have been diverted and at least 10 departures have been delayed due to low visibility in the city. Air quality index or AQI at several places in the city were classified as "hazardous", as people across the city celebrated Bhogi, marking a significant spike in ai...

"It's A Mess": Pongal Bonfire Smog Hits Flight Operations In Chennai

Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Saturday January 13, 2018

Flight operations in Chennai were suspended for at least five hours this morning due to thick smog and poor visibility on the runway as Tamil Nadu celebrates the beginning of Pongal festivities with 'Bhogi'. The celebrations started this morning with people setting bonfires on the streets with agricultural and household waste. The Air Quality Index...