What caused air pollution to decline in Pakistan and is it sustainable? Dtrends

What caused air pollution to decline in Pakistan and is it sustainable? Dtrends

KARACHI: With under an insignificant 1% contribution to greenhouse gas emissions that drive global warming, Pakistan is among the most exposed nations facing the dire consequences of climate change, including severe weather and environmental degradation, according to the latest findings. In the midst of this already present factor, a slight decline has been noted in … Read more

South Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer Dtrends

South Asia air pollution fell in 2022, but remains major killer Dtrends

BANGKOK: A surprise improvement in air quality in South Asia in 2022 drove a decline in global pollution, with favourable weather a likely factor, a new report said Wednesday. But the region continues to breathe the world’s most-polluted air, with its residents losing more than 3.5 years of life expectancy on average, the annual Air … Read more