Air pollution - World Health Organization (WHO)
Air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. WHO data shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants. WHO is working with countries …
Air pollution levels in China now higher than before COVID-19
Jul 7, 2020 · Air pollution in China dropped dramatically during lockdown, but now signs suggest a significant rebound in activity, meaning a green recovery could be in jeopardy.
How China is Tackling Air Pollution With Tech And Big Data
Feb 10, 2021 · A pilot project in China aims to harness big data through a platform that detects air pollution hotspots and sends data via an app to enforcement officers.
A Chinese professor explains what air pollution does to your health
Jun 25, 2019 · Air pollution is a severe public health risk in many places around the world. At the forefront of the issue is China, which has made remarkable progress against poor air quality in …
China has built the ‘world’s largest air purifier’ to battle smog
Feb 19, 2018 · China’s share of the global emissions mix jumped from 5.7% in 1973 to 28.1% in 2016. This is due largely to its unrivalled appetite for coal. According to the latest Key World …
Second WHO Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health …
Mar 28, 2025 · This latest update provides an overview of global efforts towards achieving the WHO global air quality guidelines, with 17% more countries now implementing standards for …
China’s pollution is so bad it’s blocking sunlight from solar panels
Aug 5, 2019 · China’s rapid economic expansion was largely fuelled by coal, which lifted millions of people out of poverty but also drove up levels of air pollution. Led by Bart Sweerts of the …
WHO Issues Latest Global Air Quality Report: Some Progress, but …
May 2, 2018 · A new report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva shows that air pollution levels remain dangerously high in many parts of the world, including China. …
Asia’s plastic problem is choking the world’s oceans. Here’s how to …
Sep 11, 2018 · ASEAN member states are among the world’s biggest sources of plastic pollution. More than half of the plastic waste in the ocean comes from just five Asian countries: China, …
Clean water tech is key to addressing Asia's pollution
Jun 26, 2024 · China’s Water Ten Plan is a comprehensive policy that aims to reduce water pollution, promote water conservation and improve water quality across the country through …