Air pollution is a growing global issue, that is detrimental to human health and the environment. Major sources of air pollution include manufacturing, power and transport. Some of the major health effects of air pollution are lung and heart diseases. Read more on what air pollution is, global air pollution trends and more here.
Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in the world. PM2.5 pollution levels reach more than 10 times the World Health Organization’s annual limit. The city aims to tackle this crisis by installing a smog tower. Yet, an important question remains: Can Delhi’s air purifier tower effectively combat outdoor air pollution? …
Air pollution is one of the leading causes of death around the world. Therefore you may be curious: where is the cleanest air in the world? And what country has the best air quality? Smart Air analyzed 2022 air pollution data from 533 major cities spanning 88 countries in the …
Are you in search of a city in India with cleanest air to get a break from air pollution? Smart Air examined air quality data from 2022 for numerous Indian cities, resulting in the 2023 list of the ’20 Least Polluted Cities in India’ or ‘Best AQI Cities in India’. …
During seasonal changes, pollen triggers allergic reactions, sneezing, and itchy eyes for many. Does pollen show up in air quality readings? If so, people with allergies could use pollution readings to get a sense of local pollen conditions. How Small is Pollen? Intact pollen generally ranges from 10 microns to …
Air pollution ranks among the top causes of death in the world. But which cities and countries are the most polluted (dirtiest) in the world? Smart Air analyzed 2022 PM2.5 data for 529 major cities from 88 countries around the world to create the 2023 updated ranking of the “Top …
Air pollution is a serious concern in India, with significant health impacts. Smart Air has analyzed data from 2022 to highlight the “20 Most Polluted Cities in India” for 2023. Scroll down below for the full rundown of India’s most polluted cities and their annual PM2.5 levels. It’s worth noting …
Every year, millions of Americans watch 4th of July fireworks, but those fireworks create air pollution that lingers well into the next day, according to a new study. This new study may prompt some cities to reconsider using old-fashioned fireworks and replacing them with newer technologies like drone shows. Tracking …
After more than 16 years, the World Health Organization (WHO) updated its air quality guidelines, including its recommended limits for one of the world’s biggest killers, PM2.5 air pollution. The WHO lowered their annual PM2.5 limit by half, from 10 micrograms to 5 micrograms. So are these new guidelines safe …
Air Quality and Pollution in Jakarta, Indonesia Jakarta, Indonesia has high air pollution levels and is one of the smoggiest cities in the world. In 2020, air quality exceeded the WHO annual pollution limits on every single day except one. What’s more, Jakarta’s most polluted day in 2020 had PM2.5 …
Air pollution in Indonesia has severely worsened in recent years. From 2013 to 2016 alone, Indonesia’s air pollution doubled. In 2010, Jakarta averaged over 4 times (40 micrograms) the WHO recommended healthy limit of PM.5 air pollution. With pollution levels worsening to dangerous levels, many may wonder where Indonesia and …
