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Smog clouds the sustainability of Asian cities

Asian cities are increasingly falling victim to unhealthy air quality levels and this does not bode well for long-term sustainability.

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An invisible killer hangs in the air of Asia’s cities

Air pollution deaths increase by 150,000 in rapidly growing South and Southeast Asian cities.

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What’s inside northern India’s winter smog?

Reassessing agricultural practices, irrigation, handling of crop residue and prevention of open fires could be a win-win for air quality and quality of life.

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How useful is the air quality index?

While the air quality index is a useful tool, it has its limitations. There’s still a greater need for robust monitoring to ensure cleaner air.

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Vehicle emissions are polluting Malaysia’s cities

Despite some progress in improving air quality, Malaysia needs policies to combat new challenges including climbing transport emissions.

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Borderless haze threatens Southeast Asia

Governments, civil society and the international community need to work fast to combat the threat of smoke haze in Southeast Asia.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Smog clouds the sustainability of Asian cities

An invisible killer hangs in the air of Asia’s cities

What’s inside northern India’s winter smog?

How useful is the air quality index?

Vehicle emissions are polluting Malaysia’s cities

Borderless haze threatens Southeast Asia

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