The Latest Breaking News on Pollution

People in North advised to work from home

Employers in the North and other areas should allow their employees to work from home whenever possible because of the high levels of PM2.5, the government said.

Bangkok Post · Mar 13, 2023

Mobilise to fight PM2.5

PM2.5 dust pollution appears to be worse. Not only worse than during almost three years of the Covid-19 pandemic but in previous years as well.

Bangkok Post · Mar 13, 2023

Toxic fumes on board airplanes? Airlines may finally have to do something about it

The airline industry would be forced to adopt new measures to protect passengers and crew members from toxic fumes on airplanes under a bill introduced in Congress this month.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 13, 2023

Smog rising in North, wind relieves Bangkok

Unhealthy levels of fine dust remained high in the northern provinces on Monday, held there by stagnant air, while a southerly wind was easing the pollution in Greater Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · Mar 13, 2023

Chiang Mai air world's worst

Chiang Mai had the world's worst air pollution with 180 microgrammes of PM2.5 per cubic metre of air over the 24 hours ending at 4am on Sunday, according to a leading pollution website.

Bangkok Post · Mar 12, 2023

PM2.5: Endless deja vu in Thailand

This past week, two of Thailand's largest cities, Bangkok and Chiang Mai, earned the ignominious privilege of being among the 10 cities of the world with the worst air quality during that period. The Ministry of Public Health has blamed air pollution for causing 200,000 hospital admissions in the past…

Bangkok Post · Mar 12, 2023

Extinction Rebellion set up 'crime scene' next to section of River Taff where sewage is dumped

The event was part of a week of UK action called Dirty Water, highlighting sewage and waste dumped in rivers and waterways

Wales Online · Mar 12, 2023

Air pollution situation in Mumbai unprecedented, says civic body; sets up panel for dust control

MUMBAI: Flagging rising air pollution in Mumbai and bad air quality, the BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) has set up a panel to suggest dust control measures.

The Times of India · Mar 12, 2023

BMC constitutes 7-member committee to control Mumbai's air pollution

In a bid to control dust in the air, the main factor contributing to air pollution, BMC Commissioner on Sunday constituted a seven-member committee and directed it to submit a report within a week. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Mar 12, 2023

Ozone pollution linked to increased risk of serious heart disease

Ozone air pollution is linked to a higher rate of hospitalisations for heart diseases, according to a study that marks the latest warning of the health dangers posed by greenhouse gases.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 12, 2023