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New Delhi is fighting against smog: “cloud seeding” should help

The Indian capital is one of the most polluted places in the world with particulate matter. Now the government is considering “cloud vaccination” as a countermeasure. The government of the Indian capital New Delhi is considering using artificial rain to combat the currently bad smog. The process is called “cloud seeding” – chemicals such as […]

PM2.5 Measurement Results and Health Impact in Bangkok on October 21, 2023

Bangkok Air Quality: Summary of PM2.5 Measurement Results October 21, 2023 – 5:00 am to 7:00 am The Bangkok Air Quality Information Center has released the summarized results of PM2.5 measurements taken during the last three hours, from 5:00 am to 7:00 am on October 21, 2023. The recorded measurements ranged from 25.8 to 60.2 […]

Taal Volcano in the Philippines Spews Increased Sulfur Dioxide and Smog, Prompting School Closures and Health Concerns

Increased Sulfur Dioxide Emissions from Taal Volcano Cause Health Concerns In a concerning development, Taal Volcano in the Philippines has been emitting elevated levels of sulfur dioxide and volcanic smog. This hazardous situation has resulted in at least 58 school children falling ill and requiring hospitalization. As a precautionary measure, authorities have ordered the closure […]