The member states of the World Health Organization (WHO) have strongly backed a proposed roadmap to cut air pollution-related deaths…
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A pioneering study aimed at understanding the impact of climate change on respiratory health in Nigeria has been announced by the C2Rest Study Nigeria.
The Minister of State for Environment, Dr Iziaq Salako, says that vehicular emissions are the greatest contributor to air pollution…
As the world marked the 5th anniversary of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, stakeholders have called for investment in clean air solutions to air pollution.
The world marked the fifth annual International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies with urgent calls for investment in…
The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has appealed for the support of government, multinationals and wealthy Nigerians towards the provision of clean air in Makoko community, Lagos state.
The effects of air pollution on life expectancy surpass those of smoking, heavy drinking and are several times greater than other major health risks like HIV/AIDS and malnutrition.
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that air pollution is increasingly impacting human health and is now the second leading global risk factor for premature death.
“My eyes are heavy now, and when I return home, I can’t sleep due to body pains and itching in my eyes. Everyday discomfort and the frequent purchase of pain relievers are what keep me going daily. The needs of my children have to be met.”
The vast majority of these cities — 83 — were in India and all exceeded the World Health Organization’s air quality guidelines by more than 10 times, according to the report by IQAir, which tracks air quality worldwide.