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Air Pollution Still A Top Health Hazard In Europe- Watchdog

Sheji Halima Nov 23, 2020 0

Air pollution remains a leading cause of premature deaths across Europe in spite of progress in cutting emissions, according to data released on Monday by the European Environment Agency (EEA). SEE ALSO: European Commission to Propose…

Environment

Air Pollution: Kano State Govt. Shuts Down Rice Mill

Mustapha Sumaila Apr 20, 2020 0

The Kano State Government has closed down Tiamin Rice Mill along Zaria Road due to complaints of air pollution. The notice is contained in a circular issued by the state Ministry of Environment and addressed to the Managing Director of…

Environment

Authorities Restricts Cars on Delhi Roads Over Air Pollution

Sheji Halima Nov 4, 2019 0

The Indian capital on Monday launched a two-week scheme to ration cars on the roads as part of efforts to control severe levels of air pollution in the city. The car rationing system allows private cars with number plates…

Health

WHO says air pollution claims 7m lives worldwide annually

Yashim Katurak Oct 27, 2018 0

The World Health Organisation (WHO), says is working out strategies to better combat air pollution and its effect on health currently causing over seven million deaths globally annually. The organisation stated on its website on…

Environment

South Korea seeks China’s help on tackling air pollution

Agency Report Mar 30, 2018 0

South Korea President Moon Jae-in said on Friday cooperation with China is needed not only to end tension over North Korea’s weapons but also to tackle the problem of air pollution. Moon raised South Korea’s concern about pollution…

Environment

Poland moves to counteract most severe air pollution in years

News Agency of Nigeria Jan 10, 2017

Warsaw Authorities made a decision on Monday allowing citizens to use public transportation for free, in efforts to fight most severe air pollution in years. A smog alert has been put in place in the country as permissible standards have…

Health & Relationships

5 Million Die From Air Pollution Yearly – WHO

Dami Feb 13, 2016 0

A research by the World Health Organisation has found that at least 5.5 million people die from air pollution yearly. The study, which was presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, was…