Tag: air pollution

Wildfires threaten air quality and human health

International September 7, 2026 at 14:38

Increasing pollution from increasingly severe wildfires and heatwaves is undermining global efforts to improve air quality and protect human health, the World Meteorological Organisation...

Wildfires can affect air quality far from fire fronts

Cyprus August 12, 2026 at 11:07

Wildfire smoke can affect air quality even in areas far from the site of a fire, depending mainly on wind speed and direction, a...

Indonesia landfill fire burns for eighth day

International July 8, 2026 at 14:57

A mountain of rubbish at a landfill in Indonesia has been on fire for more than a week. For eight days, a fire has been...

New Delhi air pollution exceeds WHO Limit concerningly

Health November 18, 2024 at 13:49

A thick layer of toxic smog covers most of northern India today, with air pollution in New Delhi exceeding levels 60 times higher than...

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Three killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport

International October 9, 2026 at 15:52

Three Saudi nationals, including a Saudia airline pilot, have been killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh's international airport.

France promises 3,000 extra teachers in student protests

International October 9, 2026 at 15:30

The French government has made its first sign of...

Eurostat: Cyprus residents made 3.8 million trips in 2025

Cyprus October 9, 2026 at 14:30

Residents of Cyprus made 3,815,322 trips in 2025, up...

Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Life October 9, 2026 at 14:22

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to former International...