Toxic air is pervading Europe and almost everyone is breathing it, as revealed in an investigative report by a media outlet. The Guardian has uncovered this harrowing reality which indicates that Europe is currently grappling with a "severe" public health crisis due to alarming levels of air pollution.

Europe in grip of 'severe' public health crisis, almost everyone inhaling toxic air

Europe is in the throes of a severe public health crisis a report in the Guardian reveals that the continent is battling dangerous levels of air pollution. Inhaling toxic air emerges as a huge health concern.

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If you think decreasing air quality is not health hazard, if you think breathing contaminated air does not severely affect your life, then this video is for you. Watch the video to know more.

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Smoking as a habit is often frowned upon, it is horrible for your lungs and those of people around you. However, as per a new study, there's something even worse for your health - Air pollution.

Air pollution: A silent threat deadlier than smoking and alcohol, reveals new study

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has been struggling with cough for several weeks, which could be because of the worsening air pollution in the city. This came just a few days after the Swiss company IQAir released data showing that Jakarta's air quality had deteriorated in recent weeks.

Indonesian president's struggle with cough highlights Jakarta's severe air pollution crisis

Amidst escalating concerns over deteriorating air quality, Indonesian officials have announced a series of measures aimed at tackling the pressing issue of pollution in Jakarta, the nation's capital.

Emission tests and remote work: Indonesia capital Jakarta's new plans to tackle pollution

The impact of early-season Canadian wildfires is felt from Washington DC up the coast to Boston and beyond. The impact of the fires is a combination of an early and large start to the wildfire season in Canada and some unfortunate meteorology.

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The United States recorded its worst toxic air pollution in recent history, with New York particularly exposed to hazardous air, researchers have found, even as Canada races against time to tame the "historic" wildfires emanating from Quebec.

Canadian wildfires: US experiences worst air pollution in recorded history

As Canada and North America reels under the effects of heavy smoke due to the ongoing wildfires, the web search for air purifiers has risen exponentially. With this, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram are seeing a whole lot of DIY (Do it yourself) air purifiers.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires pushes residents towards DIY air purifiers. Are they safe?

As Canada hurtles towards its worst wildfire season in history, a conspiracy theory has taken off online claiming environmentalists intentionally set some of the blazes.

Canada wildfires spark 'ecoterrorist' conspiracy theory

Millions of people across North America are facing high-risk air quality warnings due to ongoing wildfires in Canada. On Tuesday (June 6), with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 222 on the 0-500 scale, New York, as per IQAir, was officially the most polluted major city in the world.

Explained: Orange skies, smoke & ‘unhealthy’ air plague Canada, N. America, as 160 wildfires rage in Ottawa

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Moving down three spots, India was ranked eighth in the world's most polluted countries in terms of air quality in the 2022 World Air Quality Report by Swiss company IQAir.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that strong winds blasted over Delhi on Tuesday morning (May 16), producing dust, impacting air quality, and lowering visibility to 1,000 metres.

Delhi air quality: Dust winds increase pollution levels, cut visibility

People exposed to higher levels of air pollution before the pandemic are likely to have lower antibody responses to Covid-19 vaccines, suggests a study. Watch this report to know more.

Pollution increasing Covid-19 cases in India?

A study says people exposed to higher levels of air pollution before the pandemic suffer lower antibody responses to Covid-19 vaccines. Hem Kaur Saroya brings you the report.

Air pollution can affect Covid-19 vaccine efficacy: Study

Despite its pledge to reduce emissions from fossil fuels, China as per Greenland has this year approved a major surge in coal power. The jump in approval of coal-powered power plants has sparked concerns that China, which happens to be the world's second-largest economy and also globally the biggest emitter of the greenhouse gases driving climate change, will backtrack on its climate goals.

Three months into 2023, China approves record coal burning plants despite pledge to reduce emissions

At least 1,200 children in Europe die every year due to toxic air. That's what European environment agency has revealed in a study. The agency has also warned that due to air pollution, children are at an increased risk of contracting a chronic disease later in life.

1200 European children die every year due to air pollution

Thailand is facing unprecedented levels of heat. This comes amid the country battling a drastic increase in respiratory problems triggered by a spike in air pollution. Since the beginning of 2023, 2.4 million people needed treatment for medical problems due to air pollution, as per health officials. This includes nearly 200,000 in the last week alone.

2.4 million people admitted over respiratory problems in 2023

Thailand is going through an environmental crisis, it has been gripped by double-trouble of rising pollution and and extreme heat. While, the rising pollution has led to increasing hospitalisation. Rising temperatures are most likely to bring a drought in the Southeast Asian nation. Residents are also dealing with respiratory problems.

Thailand: Air pollution leading to increased hospitalisations & no relief from blistering sun either

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