Drying a load of laundry using a machine dryer that uses no heat but just tumbles the cloth to remove moisture releases potentially harmful microfibres into the air, finds a study.

How drying laundry contributes to tonnes of air pollution

Almost the entire world's population (99 per cent) breaths air that is polluted beyond World Health Organization (WHO) standards, posing a health risk. People in low and middle-income countries are exposed to the highest levels of fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide.

WHO raises alarm; 99% of world population breathing polluted air

Alaska has been always famous for its pristine landscape, but the state also records very poor air quality levels each winter. Scientists from around the world spent the winter studying dirty air in Fairbanks, Alaska, to study the impact of the winter inversion and map out their next step.

Scientists study polluted Alaskan air

Air is important for the survival of all beings. The quality of life we live depends a great deal on the quality of the air we breathe in; while we can survive days without food or water, we cannot survive for more than a few minutes without air.

Out of breath: Population boom and its impact on air pollution

Access to clean air has become a global challenge. The human population is growing unsustainably, and it has a direct bearing on the declining air quality. As per the World Health Organisation, air pollution causes an estimated seven million deaths per year globally, and children are among the most vulnerable. How can air pollution be tackled? Watch 'Mission Sustainability: Population vs Planet' - Out of Breath: Population and Air Pollution.

Mission Sustainability: The right to breathe clean air

According to a newly released study, chemical pollution has crossed a “planetary boundary”, the point at which human-made changes to the Earth push it outside the stable environment of the last 10,000 years.

Chemical pollution has surpassed the planetary boundary, says scientists

Traffic-related air pollution is driving nearly 2 million new cases of paediatric asthma every year, according to a new study. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disorder that causes inflammation in the lungs' airways.

Every year, traffic-related pollution causes respiratory problems in 2 million kids worldwide: Lancet

The winter season is here, temperatures in parts of Europe have dipped to the freezing point as people expected people are relying on heaters and wood burners to keep themselves warm. However, a new report has warned that wood burning is increasing the contribution to air pollution.

Europe: Wood burners cause half of urban air pollution

All residents of India’s national capital city, New Delhi, and its neighbouring areas have been struggling to catch their breath amid rising pollution and smog in the city.

New Delhi's indoor air pollution levels worse than outdoors, experts warn

Thousands of people gathered to protest against increasing levels of air pollution in Belgrade, Serbia. Protesters marched through the city centre carrying banners and signs.

Serbia: Protesters in Belgrade demand end to air pollution

For the 14th consecutive day, the Iranian capital Tehran remains engulfed in smoke. The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the city has entered a severe category. Residents have been complaining of respiratory illnesses.

Smoke chokes Iranian capital Tehran for 14th consecutive day

Schools and offices have been ordered to shut for three days a week as toxic smog chokes the people of Lahore. The Punjab government announced the closure of private offices and educational institutions in the provincial capital on Mondays, in addition to the weekly holidays observed on Saturdays and Sundays from November 27 till January 15, 2022, according to the Dawn newspaper.

Schools, offices in Pakistan’s Lahore to remain shut three days a week as air turns toxic

Schools, colleges and offices will re-open on November 29 in India’s national capital Delhi, the state’s environment said on Wednesday, as the city’s air quality showed signs of marginal improvement.

Delhi to reopen schools, offices on Nov 29 as air quality improves marginally

In the last few years, air purifiers have gone from being a luxury to an absolute necessity. With grim reports on air pollution across India making headlines daily, breathing clean air has now become a luxury too.

Can Dyson's air purifier help you breathe better?

In what can be a warning sign for Asia and the world, 94 out of 100 most polluted cities in the world were located in India, Pakistan and China with India making up for largest chunk of the total.

Ninety-four out of top 100 most polluted global cities are in India, Pakistan and China

According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, every day around 93 per cent of the world’s children under the age of 15 years (1.8 billion children) breathe air that is so polluted it puts their health and development at serious risk.

Opinion | Air pollution and child health: Time to act is now!

Delhi often ranked the world’s most polluted capital, faces extremely bad air in winter due to the crop stubble burning, emissions from transport, coal-fired plants outside the city, and other industrial emissions, open garbage burning, and dust.

Delhi AQI remains between 'severe' and 'hazardous', schools & colleges to remain close

Nasa has released satellite images that show dangerous pollution levels in the Indian capital as smoke from crop fires blanketed the city and contributed to an alarming increase in the levels of air pollution.

Red dots over Delhi: Nasa shares satellite images of dangerous pollution levels in Indian capital

The Pakistani city of Lahore was declared the most polluted city in the world by an air quality monitor on Wednesday, as residents choking in acrid smog pleaded with officials to take action.

Pakistan's Lahore declared world's most polluted city, people choking on acrid smog

As New Delhi battles toxic smog, all schools, colleges and educational institutions in the national capital of Delhi and NCR have been instructed to remain shut until further notice. The CAQM, an agency under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) also decided to shut down all industries that are running on non-gas fuels for all NCR states. The directives also ordered a ban on construction with exemptions till 21 November.

New Delhi shuts down schools, power plants amid air pollution crises

India's capital Delhi and the surrounding areas meanwhile continue to battle the toxic smog blanket that has engulfed the region. In the latest effort to reduce air pollution, the commission for air quality management has issued a slew of orders to combat the situation.

Delhi remains engulfed in toxic smog; schools shut, entry of trucks banned

Indian capital New Delhi continues to breathe toxic air. The state government has proposed a weekend lockdown and work from home for a week to fight the toxic air crisis.

Delhi: Air quality hovering between 'severe' and 'hazardous'

Air pollution in the Indian capital New Delhi has seen a marginal improvement off late. The AQI now stands at 318, the improvement comes a day after the Delhi government announced one week closure of Schools.

Toxic smog engulfs New Delhi, no respite from air pollution for NCR residents

Delhi state government on Monday, said that it was ready for a lockdown to tackle air pollution in the city. Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the government had conveyed this to the Supreme Court of India.

Ready for lockdown to curb air pollution, Delhi govt tells Supreme Court

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