Air Pollution’s Hidden Economic Cost Grows as Clean Air Campaigns Gain Momentum
September 8, 2026: Air pollution is increasingly being recognized not only as a major threat to human health but also...
Air Quality
WMO Warns Wildfires and Heatwaves Are Making Global Air Quality Harder to Protect
Increasingly intense wildfires and heatwaves are creating a growing threat to air quality around the world, making it harder for...
Indonesia: Anak Krakatau Eruption Raises Fresh Concerns Over Volcanic Ash
Indonesia is closely monitoring volcanic activity at Anak Krakatau after the volcano erupted on September 6, sending ash into the...
Singapore Activates Haze Response Measures as Air Quality Reaches Unhealthy Level
SINGAPORE, September 4, 2026 — Singapore has activated a series of measures to protect the public after the country's 24-hour...
Wildfire Smoke Spreads Across Southeast Asia as Satellite Monitoring Shows Widespread Aerosol Pollution
Wildfires across parts of Southeast Asia are generating large quantities of smoke and airborne particles, with satellite-based monitoring showing extensive...
Saharan Dust Plume Spreads Across the Mediterranean Toward Europe
A significant plume of Saharan dust is moving northward from North Africa across the Mediterranean, with parts of southern Europe...
Portland Faces Unhealthy Air as Pollution Rises Amid Summer Weather Stress
Portland has faced a sharp deterioration in air quality this summer, highlighting how heat, atmospheric conditions and pollution can combine...
The “Invisible Shield” Myth: What Vitamin C Really Does for Your Lungs in Polluted Air
Every breath you take contains more than just oxygen. In cities and industrial areas, the air often carries microscopic pollutants...
