Lahore city raised more than ten points to claim the title of the world's worst city for air in 2022, according to the data from the Swiss maker of air purifiers, IQAir.
According to IQAir, a Swiss air purifier manufacturer, the air pollution problem is worsening globally. According to their annual global evaluation, televised on Tuesday, Lahore in Punjab, Pakistan rose more than 10 points to claim the title of city with the worst air quality in the world in 2022.
Due to poor air quality, which last year reached a terrifying new low, Chad surpassed Bangladesh as the most polluted country in the world. According to data and research from numerous government authorities, there has been a fatal trend of rising airborne particles for years. PM2.5 concentrations are alarmingly high, endangering millions of people within and outside Chad.
A recent analysis of over 30,000 monitors in 131 nations found that one in ten individuals reside where air quality has significantly worsened. With a concentration score of just 1.3, the capital of Guam stood out from the crowd, while Canberra was deemed the cleanest city overall. Nonetheless, some places are still fairly pristine.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that each year, 7 million premature deaths are caused by exposure to contaminated air. It elevates it to one of the leading global causes of demise and incapacity, particularly among children and older adults more susceptible to its impacts. Cardiovascular disorders, respiratory conditions, and stroke are among the health issues associated with air pollution.
According to studies, lowering air pollution can enhance public health outcomes and lower mortality rates, but doing so necessitates tight enforcement of laws and policies that limit emissions from industry, transportation, and other sources of pollution. Although air pollution and climate change are intimately related, these policies must also be created to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
The importance of reducing personal exposure to air pollution cannot be overstated in addition to government efforts. When pollution levels are high, it includes staying indoors and taking public transit whenever possible. Also, it's critical to ensure your home has clean air by ensuring adequate ventilation and routinely changing the air conditioning system's filters.
Despite significant advances, air pollution is still a major problem in urban areas worldwide. Lahore, for instance, was the most polluted city in the world this year, with PM2.5 levels of 97.4 micrograms per cubic meter, more than 19 times higher than the WHO's recommended standard of 5 mcg/m3. Hotan (China), which came in second nationally with 70%, was closely followed by Iraq (80%) and Bahrain (#5 66%) before two Indian cities—Bhiwadi and Delhi—entered the top 20 ranks at 92.7 and 92.6 mcg/m3, respectively.
According to IQAir, a Swiss air purifier manufacturer, the air pollution problem is worsening globally. According to their annual global evaluation, televised on Tuesday, Lahore in Punjab, Pakistan rose more than 10 points to claim the title of city with the worst air quality in the world in 2022.
Due to poor air quality, which last year reached a terrifying new low, Chad surpassed Bangladesh as the most polluted country in the world. According to data and research from numerous government authorities, there has been a fatal trend of rising airborne particles for years. PM2.5 concentrations are alarmingly high, endangering millions of people within and outside Chad.
A recent analysis of over 30,000 monitors in 131 nations found that one in ten individuals reside where air quality has significantly worsened. With a concentration score of just 1.3, the capital of Guam stood out from the crowd, while Canberra was deemed the cleanest city overall. Nonetheless, some places are still fairly pristine.
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that each year, 7 million premature deaths are caused by exposure to contaminated air. It elevates it to one of the leading global causes of demise and incapacity, particularly among children and older adults more susceptible to its impacts. Cardiovascular disorders, respiratory conditions, and stroke are among the health issues associated with air pollution.
According to studies, lowering air pollution can enhance public health outcomes and lower mortality rates, but doing so necessitates tight enforcement of laws and policies that limit emissions from industry, transportation, and other sources of pollution. Although air pollution and climate change are intimately related, these policies must also be created to limit greenhouse gas emissions.
The importance of reducing personal exposure to air pollution cannot be overstated in addition to government efforts. When pollution levels are high, it includes staying indoors and taking public transit whenever possible. Also, it's critical to ensure your home has clean air by ensuring adequate ventilation and routinely changing the air conditioning system's filters.
Despite significant advances, air pollution is still a major problem in urban areas worldwide. Lahore, for instance, was the most polluted city in the world this year, with PM2.5 levels of 97.4 micrograms per cubic meter, more than 19 times higher than the WHO's recommended standard of 5 mcg/m3. Hotan (China), which came in second nationally with 70%, was closely followed by Iraq (80%) and Bahrain (#5 66%) before two Indian cities—Bhiwadi and Delhi—entered the top 20 ranks at 92.7 and 92.6 mcg/m3, respectively.
