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Almost nowhere on Earth safe from PM2.5, says Melbourne study

Envirotec Magazine

A seemingly world-first study of daily ambient fine particulate matter ( PM 2.5 ) across the globe reports that only 0.18% of the global land area and 0.001% of the global population are exposed to levels of PM 2.5 – the world’s leading environmental health risk factor – below levels of safety recommended by Word Health Organization (WHO).

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Counting the microns

Envirotec Magazine

A couple of recent studies attempt to document the changing profile of this pollutant, and its prevalence in different regions of the world. Reacting to IQAir’s latest report, Greenpeace International senior air quality scientist Aidan Farrow said that “In 2023 air pollution remained a global health catastrophe.” levels in 2023.

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WOHA’s final design for Singapore Pavilion nears completion

AGreenLiving

Related: WOHA to transform polluted swamp into green university WOHA has designed a striking pavilion with hanging gardens. These prototypes from Oceania Robotics work in service of plant health. The robots can recognize plants in poor health that need to be replaced. ” It’s set to debut on October 1.

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