Long before "air quality" became a data point in our weather apps, smog was a terrifying mystery, rolling into cities like a ...

Singapore, one of the wealthiest nations in the world, has become the most polluted city on the planet as it chokes under a blanket of thick smog caused by neighboring Indonesia’s wildfires.

Although the AQI level in Delhi-NCR is not bad as of October 16, 2026. In a surprising turn of events, Singapore has now ...

Many cities worldwide struggle with air pollution, caused by everything from endless cars to power-guzzling factories. And sadly, in many urban hubs across the globe, air pollution is on the rise – in ...

An explanation of the background behind the worsening smog (haze) air pollution in Singapore. This content delves into the ...

Orange smog has blanketed cities in Indonesia as wildfire pollution continues to cause dangerous conditions for the country and its neighbours.

Heat and air pollution affect millions in cities. Manchester researchers use AI and open data to build tools helping cities track risks and respond more effectively to climate and environmental ...

First, the bad news. The world is in the grip of an air pollution crisis. An estimated nine out of 10 people globally breathe polluted air, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Air ...

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In November 2025, Lahore, the second-largest city in Pakistan, registered a "hazardous" air quality index of 509, according to IQAir, a global air quality monitoring organization. The number speaks ...

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