New Delhi: The combination of air pollution, dense urban development and limited green spaces increases the risk of asthma in both children and adults, according to a new study. Improving these can ...

Initiatives such as London’s ULEZ can be a model for other cities. But even more could be done to save lives and protect us from deadly toxins in the air, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global publi ...

Colombian city launched its first clean air zone in one of its poorest neighbourhoods and has plans for green spaces too ...

Individuals living in urban cities are experiencing the combined effect of increasing temperatures and poor air quality, often referred to as the urban heat dome. Pregnant mothers and their unborn ...

For decades, Kashmir – and Srinagar in particular – symbolised respite from choking urban air. Tourists come not only for its ...

PUREPOLIS is a Horizon Europe programme aiming to equip policymakers with data and citizen insights to drive cleaner, ...

This cross-sectional study of 300 school-aged girls in Tehran found that higher air pollution exposure was consistently ...

Prenatal exposure to PM2.5 and black carbon is linked to lower infant cognitive scores. Eye-tracking shows poorer memory, with boys being more vulnerable.

In Bishkek, the area known as the Golden Square, nestled in the city center and prized for its proximity to offices, schools and landmarks, is among ...