Asia’s mega-cities urged to think green
Asian urbanization still has a long way to go, with the number and size of cities getting ever larger. In 2010, the urban share of Asia’s population was still only 43 per cent, compared to 52 per cent...
View ArticleSeoul mayor extends invitations to clear the air with Tokyo, Beijing
Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon is reaching out to his counterparts in Tokyo and Beijing to improve relations between the three countries by collaborating on the common problem of PM 2.5 air pollutants and...
View ArticleAir Pollution Now Threatening Health Worldwide
Humanity is losing the battle for clean air. Despite decades of efforts to combat it, air pollution is taking a growing toll on human health, the environment, and the economy, according to a new...
View ArticleSmog In Korea 2015: Air Pollution From China Arrives Early In Seoul, Causing...
The annual autumn haze in South Korea has settled over Seoul earlier than usual this year. For the fourth day in a row Thursday, officials issued a fine dust advisory and urged residents to stay...
View ArticleWorst yellow dust blankets peninsula
The year’s worst yellow dust hit much of the nation Sunday, prompting the authorities to issue health warnings against the sandy, chemical-laden wind from China. The Korea Meteorological Administration...
View ArticleEnvironment Ministry Implements Tough Measures to Prevent Neighborhood Air...
When you fill up your car at a gas station, you can easily smell the gasoline. However, the smell of the oil mist includes toxic materials, and they can severely damage the air quality in the...
View ArticleSeoul to limit old diesel vehicles to fight air pollution
South Korea’s capital of Seoul will limit the number of old diesel vehicles on the roads starting next year, as the country tackles rising air pollution. Asia’s fourth-biggest economy in June announced...
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