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Bangladesh, Pakistan and India bottom in air quality rankings in 2023, data shows

Pakistan has the highest levels of PM2.5 pollution, exceeding WHO standards by over 14 times.
Following Pakistan, India, Tajikistan, and Burkina Faso are among the most affected nations by hazardous pollution levels.
Overall air quality has improved compared to past centuries, but certain areas still struggle with dangerous pollution levels.

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The Guardian

Only seven countries meet WHO air quality standard, research finds

Almost all countries failing to meet mark for PM2.5, tiny particles expelled by vehicles and industry that can cause health problems

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Delhi world's most polluted capital city again: Report

India had the third worst air quality out of 134 countries in 2023 after Bangladesh and Pakistan according to the World Air Quality Report 2023 by IQAir.

1 month ago·India

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CTV News

14 of the 15 worst cities for air pollution in U.S. and Canada are north of the border: report

Air quality in Canada is now worse than in the U.S., according to the 6th Annual World Air Quality Report. Of the 15 most polluted cities in the two countries, 14 were in Canada.

1 month ago·Canada

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Reuters

Bangladesh, Pakistan and India bottom in air quality rankings in 2023, data shows

Pakistan remained one of the world's three smoggiest countries in 2023, as Bangladesh and India replaced Chad and Iran, with particulate matter about 15 times the level recommended by the World Health Organization, data published on Tuesday showed.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Delhi World's Most Polluted Capital City Again: Report

Bihar's Begusarai emerged as the world's most polluted metropolitan area while Delhi was identified as the capital city with the poorest air quality, according to a new report. With an average annual PM2.5 concentration of 54.4 micrograms per cubic metre, India had the third worst air quality out of 134 countries in 2023 after Bangladesh (79.9 micrograms per cubic metre) and Pakistan (73.7 micrograms per cubic metre), according to the World Air …

1 month ago·New Delhi, India

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