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This megacity is the latest to shut down as pollution chokes swathes of South Asia
World

This megacity is the latest to shut down as pollution chokes swathes of South Asia

CNN  —  Lahore has become the latest megacity to shut down as pollution chokes swathes of South Asia, where nearly…
New York is choking on smog. But for these cities, it’s just another day
World

New York is choking on smog. But for these cities, it’s just another day

Hong Kong CNN  —  For days, images of New York choking in smoke have stunned the United States, as residents…
Only 13 countries and territories had ‘healthy’ air quality in 2022
Environment

Only 13 countries and territories had ‘healthy’ air quality in 2022

Only 13 of the world’s countries and territories had “healthy” air quality last year, according to a new report, as…
Environmental pollution in Greater Cairo costs Egypt LE47 bn annually: Minister
Environment

Environmental pollution in Greater Cairo costs Egypt LE47 bn annually: Minister

Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad said that a study of the cost of environmental impacts prepared in cooperation with the World…
Egypt approves $200 million loan for air pollution project
Environment

Egypt approves $200 million loan for air pollution project

The Egyptian House of Representatives’ Energy and Environment Committee on Tuesday approved a US$200 million loan agreement signed between Egypt…
Beijing smog casts gloom over China’s Lunar New Year holiday
World

Beijing smog casts gloom over China’s Lunar New Year holiday

BEIJING (Reuters) – Beijing was once again shrouded in smog on Saturday after several days of heavy pollution which have…
Trump’s description of India as filthy sets off calls for cleaner air
World

Trump’s description of India as filthy sets off calls for cleaner air

NEW DELHI (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump’s description of India as a filthy place with polluted air has unleashed…
World Bank allocates US$200 million for clean air project in Cairo
Egypt

World Bank allocates US$200 million for clean air project in Cairo

The World Bank’s board of executive directors has approved a new project to improve air quality, combat climate change, reduce…
As lockdown clears the air, Cairo looks to keep pollution low
Egypt

As lockdown clears the air, Cairo looks to keep pollution low

CAIRO (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – It is a Thursday evening in downtown Cairo, usually a crowded and noisy time as…
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