air pollution

Stanford warns that wildfire smoke is 10 times more toxic than regular air pollution, containing harmful particles and toxins that penetrate deep into the body, causing long-term health damage. Protecting vulnerable populations is crucial

A report reveals that 82 cities allocated NCAP funds used less than 66% over 5 years, with Delhi spending under 40%. Despite efforts in road dust control, PM10 reduction remains minimal across several cities, highlighting concerns over fund utilisation.

Lahore faces severe air pollution, with AQI exceeding 1,000. Pakistan blames India’s crop residue burning and urges joint action on smog. Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb calls for regional cooperation between India and Pakistan to combat the crisis.

Free of air pollution place; A pioneering study of the daily level of fine particulate matter in the environment (PM2.5) around the world