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Pakistan: Lahore tops global pollution index as hazardous smog engulfs Pun
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Lahore remained among the world's most polluted cities as hazardous smog covered Punjab. AQI levels reached dangerous highs, prompting health warnings, mask distribution, and a police crackdown that led to arrests, fines, and action against crop burning, smoke-emitting vehicles, and brick ki
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Pakistan: Lahore, Karachi among world's most polluted cities amid smog cri
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
According to the Swiss air quality monitor, Lahore topped the global pollution chart with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 266 at 9:14 am, while Karachi followed closely in third place with an AQI of 216.
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Pakistan: Lahore tops global pollution rankings, Karachi air "very unhealt
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Lahore has been ranked the most polluted city globally, with its air quality reaching "hazardous" levels, while Karachi's AQI remains in the "very unhealthy" range, marking it as the fourth most polluted city in the world. Both cities are grappling with severe smog caused by vehicle emission
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Pakistan: Lahore tops global pollution ranking again
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
With poor air quality, the provincial capital topped the worldwide pollution index once more on Thursday, ARY News reported.
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Pakistan: Lahore tops global pollution ranking with 470 AQI
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Pakistan's Lahore on Thursday topped the global pollution ranking with an unhealthy air quality level during the whole day, Dawn reported.
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Researchers investigate occurrence of microplastics in cloud water
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Plastic particles less than 5 mm in diameter are referred to as 'microplastics.' These microscopic plastic particles are typically found in industrial effluents or as a result of the decomposition of larger plastic trash.
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Researchers examine presence of microplastics in cloud water
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The study suggested that microplastics have become an important component of clouds, polluting practically everything we eat and drink through "plastic rainfall."
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World's first single-use plastic free passenger flight takes off
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Lisbon [Portugal], December 29 (ANI): If you observe closely, the amount of single-use plastic on a passenger airline is enough to contribute significantly to global pollution. Portuguese airline Hi Fly decided to bring about a change by introducing single-use plastic free flight.
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