This report analyzes PM2.5 air quality data from over 3000 cities around the world in 2018. It finds that Asian cities dominate the rankings for highest PM2.5 levels, with Delhi, India and Dhaka, Bangladesh having the highest annual averages. At a country level, Bangladesh had the highest average PM2.5 levels when weighted by population. The report also examines air quality by region and finds that regions like the Middle East and South Asia had very high percentages of cities exceeding WHO air quality guidelines. It concludes that while more areas are monitoring air quality, large parts of the world still lack access to real-time public air quality data.
The document summarizes chemical incident data in England and Wales from January to December 2015. Key findings include: 808 incidents were reported, with 36 fatalities from 34 incidents; fires made up 46% of incidents; and the populations most exposed to uncontained incidents lived within 250 meters of the incidents, totaling over 246,000 people across England and Wales. The highest number of incidents occurred in the South East, London, and South West regions.
Cleaning Pakistan’s Air: Policy Options to Address the Cost of Outdoor Air Po...zubeditufail
Cleaning Pakistan’s Air: Policy Options to Address the Cost of
Outdoor Air Pollution
The World Bank
Ernesto Sánchez-Triana, Santiago Enriquez, Javaid Afzal,
Akiko Nakagawa, and Asif Shuja Khan
Efficiency of emission control measures on pm related health impact n economi...choi khoiron
The document analyzes the effectiveness of emission control measures implemented during the 2014 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Beijing, China. It finds that particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) concentrations were significantly lower during the APEC period compared to before and after, with PM2.5 reduced by 57% and PM10 by 51% versus pre-APEC levels. Estimated deaths from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases were also lowest during APEC. However, particulate levels rebounded after the measures ended. The controls were effective short-term but long-term improvements are still needed.
A report published earlier this year by the World Health Organization, air pollution, resulting from
emissions from different sources including industry, motor vehicles, heating and commercial
sources, household fuels as well as tobacco smoke, kills approximately 7 million people annually1
,
worldwide. This accounts for as much as one in eight deaths, and is by far the single largest
environmental health risk. Air pollution is a stumbling block preventing people from leading healthy
and happy lives. It not only causes respiratory illnesses, but also leads to obesity, cardiovascular
diseases, diabetes, neurological disorders and infertility.
Various NGOs and corporates have taken steps to curb air pollution. Clean Air Asia, is providing
scientific input to city governments for better air quality, sustainable mobility programs and
awareness creation for cleaner air. Chintan India has launched a campaign to buy anti-pollution
masks for the poor to protect them against the toxic smog. Jindal Steel and Power, through its CSR
initiatives, works at improving air quality around its plants
Greening the Health Sector - Pharmaceuticals and Climate ChangeUNDP Eurasia
The document discusses how the health sector contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and ways to reduce its carbon footprint. It notes that the health sector accounts for 7.5% of GDP and 4.2% of greenhouse gas emissions in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region. Reducing emissions in the health sector could lower greenhouse gas levels by up to 25% through both short-term and long-term measures. The document recommends standardizing methods to measure the carbon footprint of pharmaceutical products and identifying opportunities to reduce emissions throughout the product lifecycle. It also suggests that public procurement policies could promote more sustainable healthcare systems.
This document describes a study that developed indicators to identify potential priorities for reducing exposure to air pollutants in Canada. The indicators are based on emissions data from industrial facilities, transportation, and residential heating for 21 known and suspected carcinogens. The indicators, including total annual emissions and toxic equivalent emissions, are calculated for different regions of Canada to help identify pollutants and sources that may warrant further investigation and exposure reduction efforts. The regional analysis suggests that residents of Quebec and New Brunswick may face higher risks from industrial emissions, and that residential wood burning could be an important source to control, especially in northern and eastern Canada.
The document summarizes chemical incident data in England and Wales from January to December 2015. Key findings include: 808 incidents were reported, with 36 fatalities from 34 incidents; fires made up 46% of incidents; and the populations most exposed to uncontained incidents lived within 250 meters of the incidents, totaling over 246,000 people across England and Wales. The highest number of incidents occurred in the South East, London, and South West regions.
Cleaning Pakistan’s Air: Policy Options to Address the Cost of Outdoor Air Po...zubeditufail
Cleaning Pakistan’s Air: Policy Options to Address the Cost of
Outdoor Air Pollution
The World Bank
Ernesto Sánchez-Triana, Santiago Enriquez, Javaid Afzal,
Akiko Nakagawa, and Asif Shuja Khan
Efficiency of emission control measures on pm related health impact n economi...choi khoiron
The document analyzes the effectiveness of emission control measures implemented during the 2014 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Beijing, China. It finds that particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) concentrations were significantly lower during the APEC period compared to before and after, with PM2.5 reduced by 57% and PM10 by 51% versus pre-APEC levels. Estimated deaths from cardiovascular and respiratory diseases were also lowest during APEC. However, particulate levels rebounded after the measures ended. The controls were effective short-term but long-term improvements are still needed.
A report published earlier this year by the World Health Organization, air pollution, resulting from
emissions from different sources including industry, motor vehicles, heating and commercial
sources, household fuels as well as tobacco smoke, kills approximately 7 million people annually1
,
worldwide. This accounts for as much as one in eight deaths, and is by far the single largest
environmental health risk. Air pollution is a stumbling block preventing people from leading healthy
and happy lives. It not only causes respiratory illnesses, but also leads to obesity, cardiovascular
diseases, diabetes, neurological disorders and infertility.
Various NGOs and corporates have taken steps to curb air pollution. Clean Air Asia, is providing
scientific input to city governments for better air quality, sustainable mobility programs and
awareness creation for cleaner air. Chintan India has launched a campaign to buy anti-pollution
masks for the poor to protect them against the toxic smog. Jindal Steel and Power, through its CSR
initiatives, works at improving air quality around its plants
Greening the Health Sector - Pharmaceuticals and Climate ChangeUNDP Eurasia
The document discusses how the health sector contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and ways to reduce its carbon footprint. It notes that the health sector accounts for 7.5% of GDP and 4.2% of greenhouse gas emissions in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region. Reducing emissions in the health sector could lower greenhouse gas levels by up to 25% through both short-term and long-term measures. The document recommends standardizing methods to measure the carbon footprint of pharmaceutical products and identifying opportunities to reduce emissions throughout the product lifecycle. It also suggests that public procurement policies could promote more sustainable healthcare systems.
This document describes a study that developed indicators to identify potential priorities for reducing exposure to air pollutants in Canada. The indicators are based on emissions data from industrial facilities, transportation, and residential heating for 21 known and suspected carcinogens. The indicators, including total annual emissions and toxic equivalent emissions, are calculated for different regions of Canada to help identify pollutants and sources that may warrant further investigation and exposure reduction efforts. The regional analysis suggests that residents of Quebec and New Brunswick may face higher risks from industrial emissions, and that residential wood burning could be an important source to control, especially in northern and eastern Canada.
ndustries, households, cars and trucks emit complex mixtures of air pollutants, many of which are harmful to health. Of all of these pollutants, fine particulate matter has the greatest effect on human health. Most fine particulate matter comes from fuel combustion, both from mobile sources such as vehicles and from stationary sources such as power plants, industry, households or biomass burning.
Ambient air pollution: A global assessment of exposure and burden of diseaseGhislain Delabie
This report presents a summary of methods and results of the latest World Health Organi- zation (WHO) global assessment of ambient air pollution exposure and the resulting burden of disease.
Air pollution has become a growing concern in the past few years, with an increasing number of acute air pollution episodes in many cities worldwide. As a result, data on air quality is becoming increasingly available and the science underlying the related health impacts is also evolving rapidly.
To date, air pollution – both ambient (outdoor) and household (indoor) – is the biggest envi- ronmental risk to health, carrying responsibility for about one in every nine deaths annually. Ambient (outdoor) air pollution alone kills around 3 million people each year, mainly from noncommunicable diseases. Only one person in ten lives in a city that complies with the WHO Air quality guidelines. Air pollution continues to rise at an alarming rate, and affects econo- mies and people’s quality of life; it is a public health emergency.
Interventions and policies for tackling air pollu- tion issues exist and have been proven to be effective. The implementation of WHO resolution WHA68.8, which maps out a road map for en- hanced global responses to the adverse effects of air pollution, provides an essential framework for decision-makers to choose and implement the most ef cient policies.
Air pollution has also been identi ed as a global health priority in the sustainable development agenda. WHO has responsibility for stewarding three air pollution-related indicators for monito- ring progress against the Sustainable Develop- ment Goals (SDGs): in health (Goal 3), in cities (Goal 11) and in energy (Goal 7).
Air pollution affects practically all countries in the world and all parts of society.
The role of the health sector is crucial, and there is a need to engage with other sectors to maxi- mize the co-bene ts of health, climate, environ- ment, social and development. Saving people’s lives is the overarching aim to implement policies aiming at tackling air pollution in the health, trans- port, energy, and urban development sectors.
This document discusses air pollution and its impacts on health. It notes that air pollution is one of the world's leading health risks, causing over 5.5 million premature deaths annually from diseases like lung cancer, heart disease, and COPD. In India, major sources of air pollution include coal burning, industry, vehicles, construction, and biomass burning. High levels of particulate matter and ground-level ozone are used to measure and quantify air pollution exposure and related health effects. The document also mentions that data is being collected from 4 hospitals in Dhanbad, India as part of a National Environmental Health Profile study to understand the effects of air pollution.
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Air Quality DataAmbee
Ambee is a network of air quality data that aims to make cities smarter, individuals healthier, and
air pollution decisions that are informed. Ambee's solutions anticipate and forecast air quality
with better accuracy and detail over low-cost sensors just on the market by combining satellite and
meteorological data with fine-grained IoT data.
South Asian cities face major challenges of air pollution, health impacts, and congestion due to rapid urbanization and a toxic model of urban growth. Several cities in India and Sri Lanka have taken initial steps to address air quality such as introducing cleaner fuel standards, expanding monitoring networks, and strengthening emissions regulations for vehicles and industry. However, more stringent and enforceable standards, accountability measures, and priority on public health are still needed across South Asia to achieve clean air goals and ensure citizens' right to clean air.
This document discusses a pollution map, health map, and green route mobile application that was created. It analyzes air quality index (AQI) data collected over three years from various locations in West Bengal, India. The average AQI was found to be around 200, indicating unhealthy air quality. Particulate matter (SPM and RSPM) were the main pollutants contributing to air pollution. The mobile application aims to provide real-time air quality and weather data, calculate green routes to reduce pollution exposure, and allow users to book green transportation options. The goal is to help make travelers more environmentally conscious and reduce their carbon footprint.
AIr quality and urban mobility challenges, Chandigarh Cse Web
City dialogue on Clean air and sustainable mobility, a half day workshop conducted in Chandigarh in partnership with Chandigarh Administration on 24th May 2013. The presentation shows the CSE findings and citizen perception survey.
The document discusses the health impacts of particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution. It notes that exposure to anthropogenic PM2.5 leads to reduced life expectancy, with models showing losses ranging from months to over a year depending on the year and meteorological factors. Motor vehicles are identified as major contributors to air pollution in cities, responsible for around half of particulate emissions. Long term exposure to elevated levels of PM2.5 and other air pollutants increases mortality rates from respiratory and cardiac causes.
IRJET - Air Quality Index – A Study to Assess the Air QualityIRJET Journal
This document discusses a study on assessing air quality in Delhi, India using the Air Quality Index (AQI). It provides background on air pollution and the importance of measuring AQI. The study calculates daily AQI values over three years for Delhi based on concentrations of pollutants like NO2, SO2, SPM and RSPM. The results show AQI values were regularly unhealthy around 200. SPM and RSPM correlated most strongly with AQI, suggesting they are major contributors to air pollution. Stricter measures are needed to address rising levels of particulate matter and improve air quality.
The document provides an overview of air quality in Vietnam in the first half of 2016, with a focus on particulate matter levels in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. In Hanoi, particulate matter (PM2.5) levels exceeded Vietnam's daily limit on 72 days and the stricter WHO guideline on 158 days. PM2.5 levels peaked in January and steadily declined over the following months. Over 100 days saw unhealthy air quality according to the Air Quality Index, with only May and June seeing moderate air quality. Overall, air quality in Hanoi was unhealthy for sensitive groups in the first quarter and moderate in the second quarter.
Constructed truth about media- Moral Panic Marx (Conflict vs ConAlleneMcclendon878
Constructed truth about media-
Moral Panic Marx (Conflict vs Consensus)-
Marx definition
1. false consciousness-
2. ideology-
3. hegemony-
4. historical materialism-
5. meritocracy-
6. chaos of reward-
Jeffrey Reiman Views
1. sources of crime-
2. moral slant -
3. pyrrhic defeat-
4. carnival mirror-
5. triple bias-
6. historical inertia-
7. solutions-
Richard Quinney
Social Reality of Crime-
sustainability
Review
Air Quality Strategies and Technologies: A Rapid
Review of the International Evidence
Sarah Quarmby 1,* , Georgina Santos 2 and Megan Mathias 3
1 Wales Centre for Public Policy, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales CF10 3BG, UK
2 School of Geography and Planning, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales CF10 3WT, UK; [email protected]
3 States of Jersey, JE4 8QT, Jersey; [email protected]
* Correspondence: [email protected]; Tel.: +44-(0)2922-510874
Received: 7 March 2019; Accepted: 6 May 2019; Published: 14 May 2019
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Abstract: Poor air quality is a pressing policy issue that spans public health and environmental
portfolios, and governments worldwide are investing in a wide array of measures to address it.
This paper is a rapid review of the evidence behind air quality strategies and technologies. It was
conducted according to the principles of a systematic review, and includes both academic and “grey”
literature sources. It focuses on road transport in urban areas, because air pollution tends to be worse
in cities, and the main source is fossil fuel vehicles. It draws on the environmental science and policy
literature to provide interdisciplinary insight into the most effective air quality policy measures.
The most promising initiatives include active travel infrastructure, roadside barriers, low emission
zones, and low speed limits. Technologies which remove pollution from the air largely remain
unproven, especially at the scale needed to make a significant impact. The combinations of policies
from three cities which rank highly for air quality are reviewed; one important finding is that policies
are most effective when they are a part of a mutually reinforcing suite of measures. Policies consistent
across the cities studied are good public transport coverage, a good cycle network, and financial
incentives for electric vehicle purchase.
Keywords: air pollution; air quality; air pollution policies; electric vehicles; urban transport;
behavioural change; public transport; active travel; emissions; private vehicles
1. Introduction
Poor air quality negatively affects human health and the environment. For this reason, governments
and private sector organisations across the world are developing and trialling a wide range of ways to
improve air quality. This paper provides a rapid review of the different types of air quality initiatives
that exist internationally, and offers a brief indication of the evidence base behind them.
Epidemiological research has shown that poor air quality is a significant contribu ...
Air pollution has had devastating health impacts on children in Sri Lanka, especially in urban areas. Emissions from motor vehicles, industries, domestic sources, and waste burning contribute significantly to air pollution. Children are highly exposed to polluted air at home and school, leading to increased rates of respiratory diseases like asthma and visits to hospitals. Reducing emissions from vehicles, industries, and waste burning as well as promoting facemask usage can help mitigate health impacts of air pollution on children.
Ambient air pollution levels in many Eastern Mediterranean countries exceed WHO guidelines. Air pollution is estimated to cause 400,000 annual deaths in the region, with particulate matter being the main pollutant of concern. Indoor air pollution from solid fuel use also causes around 200,000 annual deaths. Key sources of air pollution include transportation, power generation, industry, and household fuel burning. Addressing air pollution requires improved monitoring, research on health impacts, raising public awareness, and multi-sectoral cooperation between health and other sectors. WHO plans to work with countries in the region to develop a tailored action plan to reduce air pollution and its health effects.
This document summarizes air pollution issues in Jakarta, Indonesia. It discusses the status of air quality in Jakarta, health impacts of air pollution such as increased cases of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and economic costs. It also presents results from various studies showing associations between air pollutants like PM2.5 and PM10 with health outcomes. Strategies to control air pollution are proposed, such as reducing vehicles, improving fuel quality, and increasing air quality monitoring. The conclusion is that air pollution is a major health risk in Jakarta, with levels of air pollutants projected to increase without serious mitigation actions from all stakeholders.
Assessment of Variation in Concentration of Air Pollutants Within Monitoring ...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study that assessed variation in air pollutant concentration across 12 monitoring stations in Mumbai, India. The study analyzed monthly pollution data from 2020-2021 for 7 pollutants (PM2.5, PM10, NO2, NH3, SO2, CO, ozone) from the Central Pollution Control Board. Statistical analysis using ANOVA and Tukey's HSD post-hoc test identified pairs of stations without significant differences in pollutant concentrations across all 7 pollutants. This analysis could help identify redundant monitoring stations. The study also used logistic regression to predict air quality class based on factors like tree cover, population density, temperature, and more.
EnvEcon 2015 - Air Pollutant Marginal Damage Values Guidebook for Ireland DSS 1J. Andrew Kelly
This guidebook estimates the marginal damage values of five air pollutants in Ireland: nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide, ammonia, non-methane volatile organics, and particulate matter. It finds the total health costs of air pollution in Ireland to exceed €2 billion annually, with over 700 premature deaths. The values are intended to incorporate the external costs of air pollution into policy analyses, but are conservative due to data limitations."
Air Pollution and Cardiovascular health.pptxAatish Rengan
This document discusses the impact of air pollution on cardiovascular health. It finds that:
- Air pollution is responsible for 9 million deaths worldwide annually, with 61.9% due to cardiovascular disease.
- Both short-term and long-term exposure to PM2.5 is linked to cardiovascular disorders like ischemic heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and heart failure.
- The mechanisms include autonomic dysfunction, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis activation, inflammation, and metabolic reprogramming. Reducing air pollution could significantly improve cardiovascular outcomes globally.
A national study on long-term exposure to air pollution to human health and correlation to COVID-19 mortality - pollution kills and every 1ug/m3 PM 2.5 increases the death rate from COVID by 15%.
The document summarizes the requirements and process for mutual recognition of funds between Luxembourg and Hong Kong, allowing Hong Kong funds to be marketed and distributed to retail investors in Luxembourg. The key points are:
1) Hong Kong funds must meet eligibility criteria like being authorized by the SFC and complying with leverage limits to qualify for streamlined CSSF authorization in Luxembourg.
2) Hong Kong funds must appoint a Luxembourg paying agent and comply with Luxembourg laws on marketing, disclosure, and investor protection.
3) The application process involves submitting documents to the CSSF and obtaining an SFC certificate confirming eligibility.
This document lists the results of the 2018 Championnat National Kumite competition in Luxembourg. It provides the rankings for various age groups and weight categories in men's and women's kumite. First, second, and third place winners are listed for each division, along with their name, club, and country of Luxembourg. The document contains results for over 50 different competitive divisions for youth, junior, and senior male and female competitors.
ndustries, households, cars and trucks emit complex mixtures of air pollutants, many of which are harmful to health. Of all of these pollutants, fine particulate matter has the greatest effect on human health. Most fine particulate matter comes from fuel combustion, both from mobile sources such as vehicles and from stationary sources such as power plants, industry, households or biomass burning.
Ambient air pollution: A global assessment of exposure and burden of diseaseGhislain Delabie
This report presents a summary of methods and results of the latest World Health Organi- zation (WHO) global assessment of ambient air pollution exposure and the resulting burden of disease.
Air pollution has become a growing concern in the past few years, with an increasing number of acute air pollution episodes in many cities worldwide. As a result, data on air quality is becoming increasingly available and the science underlying the related health impacts is also evolving rapidly.
To date, air pollution – both ambient (outdoor) and household (indoor) – is the biggest envi- ronmental risk to health, carrying responsibility for about one in every nine deaths annually. Ambient (outdoor) air pollution alone kills around 3 million people each year, mainly from noncommunicable diseases. Only one person in ten lives in a city that complies with the WHO Air quality guidelines. Air pollution continues to rise at an alarming rate, and affects econo- mies and people’s quality of life; it is a public health emergency.
Interventions and policies for tackling air pollu- tion issues exist and have been proven to be effective. The implementation of WHO resolution WHA68.8, which maps out a road map for en- hanced global responses to the adverse effects of air pollution, provides an essential framework for decision-makers to choose and implement the most ef cient policies.
Air pollution has also been identi ed as a global health priority in the sustainable development agenda. WHO has responsibility for stewarding three air pollution-related indicators for monito- ring progress against the Sustainable Develop- ment Goals (SDGs): in health (Goal 3), in cities (Goal 11) and in energy (Goal 7).
Air pollution affects practically all countries in the world and all parts of society.
The role of the health sector is crucial, and there is a need to engage with other sectors to maxi- mize the co-bene ts of health, climate, environ- ment, social and development. Saving people’s lives is the overarching aim to implement policies aiming at tackling air pollution in the health, trans- port, energy, and urban development sectors.
This document discusses air pollution and its impacts on health. It notes that air pollution is one of the world's leading health risks, causing over 5.5 million premature deaths annually from diseases like lung cancer, heart disease, and COPD. In India, major sources of air pollution include coal burning, industry, vehicles, construction, and biomass burning. High levels of particulate matter and ground-level ozone are used to measure and quantify air pollution exposure and related health effects. The document also mentions that data is being collected from 4 hospitals in Dhanbad, India as part of a National Environmental Health Profile study to understand the effects of air pollution.
The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Air Quality DataAmbee
Ambee is a network of air quality data that aims to make cities smarter, individuals healthier, and
air pollution decisions that are informed. Ambee's solutions anticipate and forecast air quality
with better accuracy and detail over low-cost sensors just on the market by combining satellite and
meteorological data with fine-grained IoT data.
South Asian cities face major challenges of air pollution, health impacts, and congestion due to rapid urbanization and a toxic model of urban growth. Several cities in India and Sri Lanka have taken initial steps to address air quality such as introducing cleaner fuel standards, expanding monitoring networks, and strengthening emissions regulations for vehicles and industry. However, more stringent and enforceable standards, accountability measures, and priority on public health are still needed across South Asia to achieve clean air goals and ensure citizens' right to clean air.
This document discusses a pollution map, health map, and green route mobile application that was created. It analyzes air quality index (AQI) data collected over three years from various locations in West Bengal, India. The average AQI was found to be around 200, indicating unhealthy air quality. Particulate matter (SPM and RSPM) were the main pollutants contributing to air pollution. The mobile application aims to provide real-time air quality and weather data, calculate green routes to reduce pollution exposure, and allow users to book green transportation options. The goal is to help make travelers more environmentally conscious and reduce their carbon footprint.
AIr quality and urban mobility challenges, Chandigarh Cse Web
City dialogue on Clean air and sustainable mobility, a half day workshop conducted in Chandigarh in partnership with Chandigarh Administration on 24th May 2013. The presentation shows the CSE findings and citizen perception survey.
The document discusses the health impacts of particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution. It notes that exposure to anthropogenic PM2.5 leads to reduced life expectancy, with models showing losses ranging from months to over a year depending on the year and meteorological factors. Motor vehicles are identified as major contributors to air pollution in cities, responsible for around half of particulate emissions. Long term exposure to elevated levels of PM2.5 and other air pollutants increases mortality rates from respiratory and cardiac causes.
IRJET - Air Quality Index – A Study to Assess the Air QualityIRJET Journal
This document discusses a study on assessing air quality in Delhi, India using the Air Quality Index (AQI). It provides background on air pollution and the importance of measuring AQI. The study calculates daily AQI values over three years for Delhi based on concentrations of pollutants like NO2, SO2, SPM and RSPM. The results show AQI values were regularly unhealthy around 200. SPM and RSPM correlated most strongly with AQI, suggesting they are major contributors to air pollution. Stricter measures are needed to address rising levels of particulate matter and improve air quality.
The document provides an overview of air quality in Vietnam in the first half of 2016, with a focus on particulate matter levels in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. In Hanoi, particulate matter (PM2.5) levels exceeded Vietnam's daily limit on 72 days and the stricter WHO guideline on 158 days. PM2.5 levels peaked in January and steadily declined over the following months. Over 100 days saw unhealthy air quality according to the Air Quality Index, with only May and June seeing moderate air quality. Overall, air quality in Hanoi was unhealthy for sensitive groups in the first quarter and moderate in the second quarter.
Constructed truth about media- Moral Panic Marx (Conflict vs ConAlleneMcclendon878
Constructed truth about media-
Moral Panic Marx (Conflict vs Consensus)-
Marx definition
1. false consciousness-
2. ideology-
3. hegemony-
4. historical materialism-
5. meritocracy-
6. chaos of reward-
Jeffrey Reiman Views
1. sources of crime-
2. moral slant -
3. pyrrhic defeat-
4. carnival mirror-
5. triple bias-
6. historical inertia-
7. solutions-
Richard Quinney
Social Reality of Crime-
sustainability
Review
Air Quality Strategies and Technologies: A Rapid
Review of the International Evidence
Sarah Quarmby 1,* , Georgina Santos 2 and Megan Mathias 3
1 Wales Centre for Public Policy, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales CF10 3BG, UK
2 School of Geography and Planning, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales CF10 3WT, UK; [email protected]
3 States of Jersey, JE4 8QT, Jersey; [email protected]
* Correspondence: [email protected]; Tel.: +44-(0)2922-510874
Received: 7 March 2019; Accepted: 6 May 2019; Published: 14 May 2019
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Abstract: Poor air quality is a pressing policy issue that spans public health and environmental
portfolios, and governments worldwide are investing in a wide array of measures to address it.
This paper is a rapid review of the evidence behind air quality strategies and technologies. It was
conducted according to the principles of a systematic review, and includes both academic and “grey”
literature sources. It focuses on road transport in urban areas, because air pollution tends to be worse
in cities, and the main source is fossil fuel vehicles. It draws on the environmental science and policy
literature to provide interdisciplinary insight into the most effective air quality policy measures.
The most promising initiatives include active travel infrastructure, roadside barriers, low emission
zones, and low speed limits. Technologies which remove pollution from the air largely remain
unproven, especially at the scale needed to make a significant impact. The combinations of policies
from three cities which rank highly for air quality are reviewed; one important finding is that policies
are most effective when they are a part of a mutually reinforcing suite of measures. Policies consistent
across the cities studied are good public transport coverage, a good cycle network, and financial
incentives for electric vehicle purchase.
Keywords: air pollution; air quality; air pollution policies; electric vehicles; urban transport;
behavioural change; public transport; active travel; emissions; private vehicles
1. Introduction
Poor air quality negatively affects human health and the environment. For this reason, governments
and private sector organisations across the world are developing and trialling a wide range of ways to
improve air quality. This paper provides a rapid review of the different types of air quality initiatives
that exist internationally, and offers a brief indication of the evidence base behind them.
Epidemiological research has shown that poor air quality is a significant contribu ...
Air pollution has had devastating health impacts on children in Sri Lanka, especially in urban areas. Emissions from motor vehicles, industries, domestic sources, and waste burning contribute significantly to air pollution. Children are highly exposed to polluted air at home and school, leading to increased rates of respiratory diseases like asthma and visits to hospitals. Reducing emissions from vehicles, industries, and waste burning as well as promoting facemask usage can help mitigate health impacts of air pollution on children.
Ambient air pollution levels in many Eastern Mediterranean countries exceed WHO guidelines. Air pollution is estimated to cause 400,000 annual deaths in the region, with particulate matter being the main pollutant of concern. Indoor air pollution from solid fuel use also causes around 200,000 annual deaths. Key sources of air pollution include transportation, power generation, industry, and household fuel burning. Addressing air pollution requires improved monitoring, research on health impacts, raising public awareness, and multi-sectoral cooperation between health and other sectors. WHO plans to work with countries in the region to develop a tailored action plan to reduce air pollution and its health effects.
This document summarizes air pollution issues in Jakarta, Indonesia. It discusses the status of air quality in Jakarta, health impacts of air pollution such as increased cases of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and economic costs. It also presents results from various studies showing associations between air pollutants like PM2.5 and PM10 with health outcomes. Strategies to control air pollution are proposed, such as reducing vehicles, improving fuel quality, and increasing air quality monitoring. The conclusion is that air pollution is a major health risk in Jakarta, with levels of air pollutants projected to increase without serious mitigation actions from all stakeholders.
Assessment of Variation in Concentration of Air Pollutants Within Monitoring ...IRJET Journal
This document summarizes a study that assessed variation in air pollutant concentration across 12 monitoring stations in Mumbai, India. The study analyzed monthly pollution data from 2020-2021 for 7 pollutants (PM2.5, PM10, NO2, NH3, SO2, CO, ozone) from the Central Pollution Control Board. Statistical analysis using ANOVA and Tukey's HSD post-hoc test identified pairs of stations without significant differences in pollutant concentrations across all 7 pollutants. This analysis could help identify redundant monitoring stations. The study also used logistic regression to predict air quality class based on factors like tree cover, population density, temperature, and more.
EnvEcon 2015 - Air Pollutant Marginal Damage Values Guidebook for Ireland DSS 1J. Andrew Kelly
This guidebook estimates the marginal damage values of five air pollutants in Ireland: nitrogen oxides, sulphur dioxide, ammonia, non-methane volatile organics, and particulate matter. It finds the total health costs of air pollution in Ireland to exceed €2 billion annually, with over 700 premature deaths. The values are intended to incorporate the external costs of air pollution into policy analyses, but are conservative due to data limitations."
Air Pollution and Cardiovascular health.pptxAatish Rengan
This document discusses the impact of air pollution on cardiovascular health. It finds that:
- Air pollution is responsible for 9 million deaths worldwide annually, with 61.9% due to cardiovascular disease.
- Both short-term and long-term exposure to PM2.5 is linked to cardiovascular disorders like ischemic heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and heart failure.
- The mechanisms include autonomic dysfunction, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis activation, inflammation, and metabolic reprogramming. Reducing air pollution could significantly improve cardiovascular outcomes globally.
A national study on long-term exposure to air pollution to human health and correlation to COVID-19 mortality - pollution kills and every 1ug/m3 PM 2.5 increases the death rate from COVID by 15%.
The document summarizes the requirements and process for mutual recognition of funds between Luxembourg and Hong Kong, allowing Hong Kong funds to be marketed and distributed to retail investors in Luxembourg. The key points are:
1) Hong Kong funds must meet eligibility criteria like being authorized by the SFC and complying with leverage limits to qualify for streamlined CSSF authorization in Luxembourg.
2) Hong Kong funds must appoint a Luxembourg paying agent and comply with Luxembourg laws on marketing, disclosure, and investor protection.
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2. 2 |
About this report ....................................................... 3
Executive summary ................................................... 4
Where does the data come from? ................................ 5
Why PM2.5?
Data presentation ..................................................... 6
WHO Air Quality Guidelines
US Air Quality Index (AQI)
Global overview ........................................................ 7
World country ranking
World capital city ranking
Overview of public monitoring status
Regional Summaries
EAST ASIA ..................................................................... 10
SOUTHEAST ASIA ........................................................... 11
SOUTH ASIA .................................................................. 12
MIDDLE EAST ................................................................. 13
EUROPE ......................................................................... 14
NORTHERN AMERICA ...................................................... 15
LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN ........................................ 16
AFRICA .......................................................................... 17
Next Steps ............................................................... 18
What can I do?
Methodology ............................................................. 19
Data sources
Data calculation
Data availability
Disclaimer
FAQ .......................................................................... 21
Acknowledgements ................................................... 22
Contents
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About this report
Since 2015, the IQAir AirVisual app and website have provided a centralized platform for global and hyper-local
air quality information in real-time.
Through aggregating and validating real-time data from governments and monitors operated by individuals and
organizations, IQAir AirVisual strives to promote access to real-time air quality information, to allow people to
take actions to improve air quality and protect their health.
The 2018 World Air Quality Report presents PM2.5 air quality data as aggregated through the IQAir AirVisual
platform in 2018. The data included is a subset of information provided through the platform, including only
PM2.5 measured from ground-based stations with high data availability.
This report accompanies an extended online interactive display of the world’s most polluted cities, which allows
further exploration of air quality across different regions and subregions in 2018. The real-time status of all
included locations, together with many more, can also be explored through the IQAir AirVisual Air Quality Map,
which brings together live air quality readings in one accessible place.
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Air pollution is the greatest environmental risk to health today, estimated to contribute to 7 million premature deaths1
every year. Polluted air presents the world’s 4th leading contributing cause of early deaths, and burdens the global
economy with an estimated annual cost of $225 billion (USD)2
.
1 https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/02-05-2018-9-out-of-10-people-worldwide-breathe-polluted-air-but-more-countries-are-taking-action
2 http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2016/09/08/air-pollution-deaths-cost-global-economy-225-billion
Southeast Asia’s most polluted cities during 2018 were the capitals
Jakarta and Hanoi, with a number of Thai cities also ranking highly in this
region. Public awareness of local pollution levels in these countries has
grown considerably during 2018, as well as in South Korea and Pakistan.
Public engagement with air pollution also increased in the United States
and Canada, particularly during the severe wildfires which punctuated
part of the region’s generally low PM2.5 levels during August and November.
Real-time, public air quality information is essential not only to empower
populations to respond to current conditions and protect human health,
but also is a cornerstone in generating public awareness and driving
action to combat air pollution in the long-term. More monitoring is needed
in large parts of the world without access to this information.
Executive summary
The city ranking shows Asian locations dominating the highest 100 average PM2.5 levels during 2018, with cities
in India, China, Pakistan and Bangladesh occupying the top 50 cities. Numerous cities within the Middle East
region also rank highly, with Kuwait City, Dubai and Manama all exceeding the WHO guideline by over 500%.
At a country level, weighted by population, Bangladesh emerges as the most polluted country on average, closely
followed by Pakistan and India, with Middle Eastern countries, Afghanistan and Mongolia also within the top 10.
Whilst the WHO
estimates that 9 out of
10 people worldwide are
now breathing unsafe
polluted air, huge parts
of the world still lack
access to real-time data.
Awareness of air
pollution remains low
in areas where
real-time monitoring
is limited but
pollution levels may
be high.
This report is based on 2018 air quality data from public monitoring
sources, with a focus on data which has been published in real-time
or near real-time. These sources include government monitoring
networks, as well as validated data from air quality monitors operated
by private individuals and organizations.
Out of the over 3000 cities included, 64% exceeded the WHO’s annual
exposure guideline for fine particulate matter, also known as PM2.5.
100% of measured cities within the Middle East and Africa exceeded
this guideline, while 99% of cities in South Asia, 95% of cities in
Southeast Asia, and 89% of cities in East Asia also exceed this target.
As many areas lack up-to-date public air quality information and are
for this reason not represented in this report, the total number of
cities exceeding the WHO PM2.5 threshold is expected to be higher.
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Data included in this report has been aggregated from a range of continuous governmental monitoring sources,
as these measurements have been made public in real-time (generally on an hourly basis). In addition, data
from a selection of validated outdoor IQAir AirVisual air quality monitors operated by private individuals and
organizations have been included. Some locations in Europe are supported by additional PM2.5 data provided
by the European Environment Agency, and in some cases other governmental historical data where available.1
Measurements have been collected at a monitoring station level, then grouped into settlements. Whilst the sizes
of these settlements vary, the majority are urban locations, and so for the purpose of this report, all settlements
are hereafter referred to as cities.
Why PM2.5?
The report focuses on PM2.5 as a representative measure of air pollution. PM2.5 refers to particulate matter
(ambient airborne particles) which measure up to 2.5 microns in size, and has a range of chemical makeups and
sources. PM2.5 is widely regarded as the pollutant with the most health impact of all commonly measured
air pollutants. Due to its small size PM2.5 is able to penetrate deep into the human respiratory system and from
there to the entire body, causing a wide range of short- and long-term health effects.
Particulate matter is also the pollutant group which affects the most people globally.
It can come from a range of natural as well as man-made sources. Common sources
of PM include combustion (from vehicle engines, industry, wood and coal burning),
as well as through other pollutants reacting in the atmosphere.
1 Methodology, p.19.
Where does the data come from?
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The WHO recommends an annual mean exposure threshold of 10 μg/m³ to minimize the risk of health impacts
from PM2.5, whilst advising that no level of exposure has been shown to be free of health impacts1
.
1 https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/ambient-(outdoor)-air-quality-and-health
To relate exposure to potential health impacts, this report refers to two guidelines for PM2.5 pollution: the World
Health Organization (WHO) Air Quality Guideline value for PM2.5 exposure and the United States Air Quality
Index (US AQI). The US AQI color scale is used, supplemented by the WHO guideline.
Data presentation
WHO Air Quality Guideline
United States Air Quality Index (US AQI)
The US AQI is one of the most widely recognized AQI systems available. The US AQI converts pollutant concentrations
into a color-coded scale of 0-500, to easily represent the level of associated health risk. The US AQI’s “Good”
range (<12μg/m3) is slightly higher than the WHO Air Quality Guideline (<10μg/m3).
WHO PM2.5 Target: 10 µg/m³
Good
Moderate
Unhealthy
for Sensitive
Groups
Unhealthy
Very
Unhealthy
Hazardous
0-12.0
12.1-35.4
35.5-55.4
55.5-150.4
150.5-
250.4
250.5+
Air quality is satisfactory and poses little or no risk.
US AQI Level
PM2.5
(μg/m³)
Health Recommendation
(for 24hr exposure)
Sensitive individuals should avoid outdoor activity
as they may experience respiratory symptoms.
General public and sensitive individuals in particular are
at risk to experience irritation and respiratory problems.
Increased likelihood of adverse effects and aggravation
to the heart and lungs among general public.
General public will be noticeably affected.
Sensitive groups should restrict outdoor activities.
General public is at high risk to experience strong
irritations and adverse health effects. Everyone
should avoid outdoor activities.
0-50
51-100
101-150
151-200
201-300
301+
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Global overview
Global map of estimated PM2.5 exposure by country/region in 2018
This global map provides an overview of the average, estimated PM2.5 exposure by country/region in 2018. The
estimation is calculated from available city data as a regional sample and then weighted by population. Countries
and regions that remain grey had no or limited PM2.5 data available for 2018.
World country/region ranking
Sorted by estimated average PM2.5 concentration (µg/m³)
PM2.5
(µg/m³)
250.4
55.0
45.0
35.4
12.0
10.0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Bangladesh
Pakistan
India
Afghanistan
Bahrain
Mongolia
Kuwait
Nepal
United Arab Emirates
Nigeria
Indonesia
China Mainland
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Uganda
Macedonia
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
Sri Lanka
Kosovo
Kazakhstan
Peru
Ethiopia
Thailand
Bulgaria
Iran
97.1
74.3
72.5
61.8
59.8
58.5
56.0
54.2
49.9
44.8
42.0
41.2
40.9
40.8
35.5
34.3
32.9
32.0
30.4
29.8
28.0
27.1
26.4
25.8
25.0
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
Chile
South Korea
Serbia
Poland
Croatia
Turkey
Macau
Mexico
Czech Republic
Hong Kong
Cambodia
Romania
Israel
Taiwan
Slovakia
Cyprus
Lithuania
Hungary
Brazil
Austria
Italy
Singapore
Philippines
Ukraine
Colombia
24.9
24.0
23.9
22.3
22.2
21.9
21.2
20.3
20.2
20.2
20.1
18.6
18.6
18.5
18.2
17.6
17.5
16.8
16.3
15.0
14.9
14.8
14.6
14.0
13.9
WHO
guideline
20.0
150.4
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71
72
73
Puerto Rico
Belgium
France
Germany
Japan
Netherlands
Switzerland
Russia
Luxembourg
Malta
United Kingdom
Spain
Portugal
Ireland
USA
Canada
New Zealand
Norway
Sweden
Estonia
Australia
Finland
Iceland
13.7
13.5
13.2
13.1
12.0
11.7
11.6
11.4
11.2
11.0
10.8
10.4
10.3
9.5
9.1
7.9
7.7
7.6
7.4
7.2
6.8
6.6
5.0
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WHO PM2.5 Target
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10
37. Budapest, Hungary (16.5)
32. Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel (19.5)
28. Bucharest, Romania (20.3)
This capital city ranking compares annual mean PM2.5 values from the available regional capitals in this report’s
dataset. Countries from Asia and the Middle East occupy most of the top of this regional capital city ranking, with
Delhi and Dhaka’s values both 50% higher than the 3rd ranking capital, Kabul.
Only 9 out of 62 regional capitals included here have an annual mean PM2.5 level within the WHO air quality
guideline of 10µg/m³.
World regional capital city ranking
Sorted by average yearly PM2.5 concentration (µg/m³)
1. Delhi, India (113.5)
2. Dhaka, Bangladesh (97.1)
3. Kabul, Afghanistan (61.8)
4. Manama, Bahrain (59.8)
5. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (58.5)
6. Kuwait City, Kuwait (56.0)
7. Kathmandu, Nepal (54.4)
8. Beijing, China Mainland (50.9)
9. Abu Dhabi, UAE (48.8)
10. Jakarta, Indonesia (45.3)
11. Kampala, Uganda (40.8)
12. Hanoi, Vietnam (40.8)
14. Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina (38.4)
15. Tashkent, Uzbekistan (34.3)
13. Islamabad, Pakistan (38.6)
16. Skopje, Macedonia (34.0)
17. Colombo, Sri Lanka (32.0)
18. Pristina, Kosovo (30.4)
19. Astana, Kazakhstan (29.8)
20. Santiago, Chile (29.4)
21. Sofia, Bulgaria (28.2)
22. Lima, Peru (28.0)
23. Tehran, Iran (26.1)
24. Bangkok, Thailand (25.2)
25. Warsaw, Poland (24.2)
26. Belgrade, Serbia (23.9)
27. Seoul, South Korea (23.3)
33. Vilnius, Lithuania (18.2)
34. Cyprus, Nicosia (17.4)
35. Prague, Czech Republic (17.4)
36. Bratislava, Slovakia (17.2)
38. Paris, France (15.6)
39. Vienna, Austria (15.2)
40. Taipei, Taiwan (14.9)
41. Singapore, Singapore (14.8)
42. Manila, Philippines (14.3)
43. Brussels, Belgium (14.1)
44. Bogota, Colombia (13.9)
45. Kyiv, Ukraine (13.8)
46. Tokyo, Japan (13.1)
47. Bern, Switzerland (12.8)
48. London, UK (12.0)
49. Berlin, Germany (11.7)
50. Lisbon, Portugal (11.7)
51. Amsterdam, Netherlands (11.5)
52. Luxembourg City, Luxembourg (11.2)
53. Moscow, Russia (10.1)
54. Madrid, Spain (10.0)
55. Dublin, Ireland (9.5)
56. Washington DC, USA (9.2)
57. Oslo, Norway (8.2)
58. Helsinki, Finland (7.2)
59. Tallinn, Estonia (7.1)
60. Stockholm, Sweden (6.6)
61. Ottawa, Canada (6.0)
62. Wellington, New Zealand (6.0)
10
31. Ankara, Turkey (19.6)
10
[Continued]
29. Phnom Penh, Cambodia (20.1)
30. Mexico City, Mexico (19.7)
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Overview of public monitoring status
Air quality monitoring varies greatly among countries and regions. With regard to continuous monitoring stations
published in real-time, China Mainland, Japan and the United States have the world’s most extensive networks.
The map below shows the global distribution of PM2.5 air quality monitors which met the availability criteria for
this report.
Global distribution of PM2.5 air quality monitoring stations included in this report.
Blue dots indicate government stations. Red dots indicate data from independently operated air monitors.
As this map indicates, many populated areas still lack publicly available real-time or near real-time air quality
information.
Densely populated areas within developed countries tend to have access to a larger network of governmental air
monitors, whilst in many developing countries, access to air quality information is limited.
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which can be set up quickly and with fewer resources provide an opportunity to accelerate access to air quality
information. Data collected and published from validated IQAir AirVisual monitoring stations operated by private
individuals and organizations is also included in this report. It provides the only real-time public readings for
Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nigeria and Cambodia.
10. Regional cities which met the
WHO PM2.5 target in 2018
Most Polluted Regional Cities
Rank City 2018 AVG
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Cleanest Regional Cities
Rank City 2018 AVG
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Range of annual mean PM2.5 (µg/m³) across regional cities
Available cities with real time monitoring in 2018 PM2.5 annual mean (µg/m³)
Good Moderate Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Unhealthy Very Unhealthy HazardousWHO target
PM2.5
(µg/m³)
250.4
150.4
55.4
35.4
12.0
10.0
EAST ASIA
China Mainland | Hong Kong | Japan | Macau | Mongolia | South Korea | Taiwan
7.0 116.0
Hotan, China MainlandOtofuke, Japan
10.9%
SUMMARY
In recent times, East Asia has demonstrated a strong correlation
between rapid economic development and increased air
pollution. However, as the urgency of reducing air pollution
has become apparent in countries such as China Mainland,
extensive monitoring networks and air pollution reduction policies
have been put into place. In mainland China, in particular, this
has led to significant improvements in year-on-year reductions
in PM2.5 levels1
. Whilst good progress is being made to
improve regional air quality, significant challenges remain, as
indicated by the 89% of cities here which exceeded the WHO
guideline during 2018.
Coal burning remains a significant contributor to regional air
pollution, with high levels of coal production and consumption
in China Mainland and Mongolia in particular2
. Transboundary
pollution is also a concern for neighbouring areas such as
Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea, including both emissions
from human activity as well as seasonal dust storms which
can affect much of the region3
.
All countries within the East Asia region, excluding North Korea,
support public real-time air quality monitoring. As a collective,
the prevalence and quality of public PM2.5 data is among the
best in the world.
China Mainland has the world’s most numerous and far reaching
monitoring network, with around 1,500 monitors managed by
the central government and a total of over 5,000 monitors man-
aged at a central, provincial, municipal and county level4
.
Mongolia currently has the most limited monitoring network of
the region by land area, with only a handful of public stations
in Ulaanbaatar, where almost half of the country’s population
resides.
1 http://www.greenpeace.org/eastasia/press/releases/climate-energy/2018/PM25-
in-Beijing-down-54-nationwide-air-quality-improvements-slow-as-coal-use-increases/
2 https://www.worldenergy.org/data/resources/region/east-asia/coal/
3 https://taqm.epa.gov.tw/taqm/en/b0301.aspx
4 http://www.gov.cn/xinwen/2018-01/31/content_5262775.htm
MONITORING STATUS
Most Polluted Regional Cities
City 2018 AVG
Hotan, China Mainland
Kashgar, China Mainland
Xingtai, China Mainland
Shijiazhuang, China Mainland
Aksu, China Mainland
Handan, China Mainland
Anyang, China Mainland
Baoding, China Mainland
Linfen, China Mainland
Wujiaqu, China Mainland
Xianyang, China Mainland
Jiaozuo, China Mainland
Hengshui, China Mainland
Xuzhou, China Mainland
Cangzhou, China Mainland
116.0
95.7
76.7
76.7
74.1
74.0
72.9
70.7
68.2
67.8
67.8
66.9
65.7
65.5
65.2
Cleanest Regional Cities
Rank City 2018 AVG
Suzu, Japan
Wajima, Japan
Nyingchi, China Mainland
Uchinada, Japan
Hakuba, Japan
Ebina, Japan
Sapporo, Japan
7.9
7.8
7.8
7.7
7.6
7.5
7.3
7.0
Minamiashigara, Japan 8.0
Miyakojima, Japan 8.1
Minami, Yamanashi Japan
Sakata, Japan
8.3
8.3
Gojo, Japan 8.3
Kanazawa, Japan 8.4
Toyama, Japan 8.1
Country/Region Ranking
1. Mongolia (58.5)
2. China Mainland (41.2)
3. South Korea (24.0)
4. Macau (21.2)
5. Hong Kong (20.2)
6. Taiwan (18.5)
7. Japan (12.0)
Otofuke, Japan
Good Moderate Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Unhealthy Very Unhealthy HazardousWHO target
11. Regional cities which met the
WHO PM2.5 target in 2018
Most Polluted Regional Cities
Rank City 2018 AVG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Cleanest Regional Cities
Rank City 2018 AVG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Range of annual mean PM2.5 (µg/m³) across regional cities
Available cities with real time monitoring in 2018 PM2.5 annual mean (µg/m³)
Good Moderate Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Unhealthy Very Unhealthy HazardousWHO target
PM2.5
(µg/m³)
250.4
150.4
55.4
35.4
12.0
10.0
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Cambodia | Indonesia | Philippines | Singapore | Thailand | Vietnam
9.3 45.3
Jakarta, IndonesiaCalamba, Philippines
SUMMARY
Sources of air pollution in Southeast Asia vary between rural
and urban areas in its various countries, with the burning of
biomass, vehicular emissions and transportation as common
leading sources. High regional pollution spikes are often related
to the seasonal agricultural practice of open burning, where
land is burned in order to provide a more nutrient rich envi-
ronment for future crops, particularly within Indonesia1
. These
emissions often contribute to the spread of transboundary air
pollution across the neighboring countries2
.
In urban areas, transportation and industry are among the
leading contributors, with high numbers of small vehicles such
as motorbikes. There is strong correlation between urbanization
and air pollution in this region: Jakarta and Hanoi have the
highest recorded air pollution in the region, and are also
among the most populated cities.
1 https://www.unenvironment.org/resources/report/south-east-asia-air-quality-
regional-report
2 http://www.ccacoalition.org/en/resources/air-pollution-asia-and-pacific-sci-
ence-based-solutions
MONITORING STATUS
Government supported public PM2.5 monitoring is relatively
sparse in Southeast Asia. Collectively, only 145 monitors
reporting real-time data across the region are included in this
report. In response to limited real-time information, many local
organizations and concerned citizens have deployed their
own lower cost air quality monitoring devices. As a result of
these contributions, non-governmental measurements make
up approximately half of the region’s coverage here, notably
within the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia. Non-govern-
mental monitors also provide the only real-time data available
in Cambodia.
Whilst Malaysia has run public monitoring networks measuring
other pollutants previously, the local government has also
introduced public PM2.5 monitoring during 2018.
4.5%
Jakarta, Indonesia
Hanoi, Vietnam
Samut Sakhon, Thailand
Nakhon Ratchasima,
Thailand
Tha bo, Thailand
Saraburi, Thailand
Meycauyan City, Philippines
Samut Prakan, Thailand
Ratchaburi, Thailand
Mae Sot, Thailand
Caloocan, Philippines
Si Maha Phot, Thailand
Pai, Thailand
Chon Buri, Thailand
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
45.3
40.8
39.8
37.6
37.2
32.6
32.4
32.2
32.2
32.2
31.4
30.9
29.4
27.3
26.9
14.3
13.7
12.6
12.2
11.3
10.9
9.9
9.3
14.5
14.8
17.5
17.6
17.9
16.1
15.2
1. Indonesia (42.0)
2. Vietnam (32.9)
3. Thailand (26.4)
4. Cambodia (20.1)
5. Singapore (14.8)
6. Philippines (14.6)
Calamba, Philippines
Valenzuela, Philippines
Carmona, Philippines
Satun, Thailand
Paranaque, Philippines
Davao City, Philippines
Makati, Philippines
Manila, Philippines
Mandaluyong, Philippines
Singapore, Singapore
Narathiwat, Thailand
Balanga, Philippines
Quezon City, Philippines
Nan, Thailand
Las Pinas, Philippines
Country/Region Ranking
Good Moderate Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Unhealthy Very Unhealthy HazardousWHO target
12. Regional cities which met the
WHO PM2.5 target in 2018
Most Polluted Regional Cities
Rank City 2018 AVG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Cleanest Regional Cities
Rank City 2018 AVG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Range of annual mean PM2.5 (µg/m³) across regional cities
Available cities with real time monitoring in 2018 PM2.5 annual mean (µg/m³)
Good Moderate Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Unhealthy Very Unhealthy HazardousWHO target
PM2.5
(µg/m³)
250.4
150.4
55.4
35.4
12.0
10.0
SOUTH ASIA
Afghanistan | Bangladesh | India | Iran | Nepal | Pakistan | Sri Lanka
7.8 135.8
Gurugram, IndiaQorveh, Iran
SUMMARY
Of the countries and regions with available data for this report
during 2018, four of the five most polluted in the world were
located in South Asia. Of the 84 cities monitored in this area,
99% failed to meet the WHO annual guideline for PM2.5. As a
whole, cities here average a PM2.5 concentration of 60 µg/m³,
6 times the recommended limit of 10 µg/m³.
Sources of PM2.5 pollution in this region vary by region and
city, but common contributors include vehicle exhaust, open
crop and biomass burning, industrial emissions and coal
combustion1
.
Of the cities included in South Asia, it is interesting to note
that, although Delhi typically receives most media coverage
as one of the world’s “pollution capitals”, the Indian capital
“only” ranks 10th for annual PM2.5 concentration. Other cities
across Northern India and Pakistan have a higher recorded
annual PM2.5 level, with nearby Gurugram narrowly resulting
in the highest annual concentration of any global city recorded
here during 2018.
Real-time air quality data coverage is most numerous within
India and Iran, and the highest number of public monitors in
any city here is in Delhi. The majority of South Asia, meanwhile,
including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka,
lack government supported real-time public stations. All mea-
surements representing these countries and regions are from
U.S. State department monitors and citizen-led monitoring
networks, the most extensive of which is in Pakistan2
, covering
17 locations in 2018.
1 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/311901640_Fine_particu-
lates_over_South_Asia_Review_and_meta-analysis_of_PM25_source_apportion-
ment_through_receptor_model
2 https://www.airvisual.com/blog/revealing-the-invisible-airvisual-communi-
ty-activism-ignites-action-to-fight-smog-in-pakistan
MONITORING STATUS
1.2%
Gurugram, India
Ghaziabad, India
Faisalabad, Pakistan
Faridabad, India
Bhiwadi, India
Noida, India
Patna, India
Lucknow, India
Lahore, Pakistan
Delhi, India
Jodhpur, India
Muzaffarpur, India
Varanasi, India
Moradabad, India
Agra, India
135.8
135.2
130.4
129.1
125.4
123.6
119.7
115.7
114.9
113.5
113.4
110.3
105.3
104.9
104.8
Abdanan, Iran
Meybod, Iran
Zanjan, Iran
Nahavand, Iran
Sanandaj, Iran
Tabriz, Iran
21.2
21.1
18.6
16.1
12.5
12.2
Qorveh, Iran 7.8
Hashtgerd, Iran 22.1
Karaj, Iran 22.2
Isfahan, Iran
Mobarakeh, Iran
23.8
24.1
Kerman, Iran 24.4
Tehran, Iran 26.1
Sejzi, Iran 22.3
1. Bangladesh (97.1)
2. Pakistan (74.3)
3. India (72.5)
4. Afghanistan (61.8)
5. Nepal (54.2)
6. Sri Lanka (32.0)
7. Iran (25.0)
Esfahan, Iran 27.6
Country/Region Ranking
Good Moderate Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Unhealthy Very Unhealthy HazardousWHO target
13. Regional cities which met the
WHO PM2.5 target in 2018
Most Polluted Regional Cities
Rank City 2018 AVG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Cleanest Regional Cities
Rank City 2018 AVG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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Range of annual mean PM2.5 (µg/m³) across regional cities
Available cities with real time monitoring in 2018 PM2.5 annual mean (µg/m³)
Good Moderate Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Unhealthy Very Unhealthy HazardousWHO target
PM2.5
(µg/m³)
250.4
150.4
55.4
35.4
12.0
10.0
MIDDLE EAST
Bahrain | Cyprus | Israel | Kuwait | Turkey | United Arab Emirates
0%
12.4 59.8
Manama, BahrainNesher, Israel
Nicosia, Cyprus
Acre, Israel
Haifa, Israel
Sde Yoav, Israel
Be’er Sheva, Israel
Zygi, Cyprus
Ayia Marina, Cyprus
17.4
17.2
16.7
16.6
16.1
14.3
12.9
Nesher, Israel 12.4
Nir Yisrael, Israel 17.5
Gvar’am, Israel 17.6
Manama, Bahrain
Kuwait City, Kuwait
Dubai, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Sharjah, UAE
Barkai, Israel
Ein Tamar, Israel
Pardes Hanna-Karkur, Israel
59.8
56.0
55.3
48.8
37.6
30.7
28.4
26.8
SUMMARY
The primary contributor to air pollution in the Middle East is
natural, from windblown dust storms. However, human activity
also significantly contributes to local air pollution, including
industrial emissions from oil refineries, fossil fueled power
plants, combustion-based transportation and high usage of
private vehicles, and open waste burning1
.
The Middle East region includes some of the cities and countries
with the highest PM2.5 levels from this 2018 dataset, with
Manama, Kuwait City and Dubai all exceeding the WHO
annual guideline by more than 5 times.
1 https://wedocs.unep.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.11822/20255/NorthAf-
ricaMiddleEast_report.pdf
MONITORING STATUS
Current levels of governmental air monitoring in this region
are low. Cyprus, Israel and Turkey are the only countries with
domestic governmental monitors contributing real-time air
quality readings. Israel and Turkey have the highest number
of monitoring stations included in this region.
The remaining countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates)
have their real-time air quality data reported here through con-
tributions from the US State Department’s overseas air moni-
toring program, along with IQAir AirVisual monitoring stations
operated by individuals and NGOs.
1. Bahrain (59.8)
2. Kuwait (56.0)
3. United Arab Emirates (49.9)
5. Israel (18.6)
6. Cyprus (17.6)
Country/Region Ranking *
* Based on available data.
*
* *
42.7
38.3
Kazimkarabekir, Turkey
Kesan, Turkey
34.0Amasya, Turkey
Erzincan, Turkey 28.9
30.0Pinarhisar, Turkey
Bursa, Turkey 28.4
Corum, Turkey 24.8
Şarkikaraağaç, Turkey 17.4
Artvin, Turkey 16.4
Edirne, Turkey 15.0
Arnavutköy, Turkey 13.8
Giresun, Turkey 14.0
4. Turkey (21.9)
Good Moderate Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Unhealthy Very Unhealthy HazardousWHO target
14. Regional cities which met the
WHO PM2.5 target in 2018
Most Polluted Regional Cities
Rank City 2018 AVG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Cleanest Regional Cities
Rank City 2018 AVG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Range of annual mean PM2.5 (µg/m³) across regional cities
Available cities with real time monitoring in 2018 PM2.5 annual mean (µg/m³)
Good Moderate Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Unhealthy Very Unhealthy HazardousWHO target
PM2.5
(µg/m³)
250.4
150.4
55.4
35.4
12.0
10.0
EUROPEAustria | Belgium | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Bulgaria | Croatia | Czech Republic | Estonia | Finland | France | Germany
SUMMARY
Within Europe, Eastern and Southern European locations reported the
highest air pollution levels during 2018. Bosnia and Herzegovina as
well as Macedonia have the highest reported annual levels of PM2.5,
whilst Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania and Bulgaria, joined by
Italy and Kosovo are home of the rest of the 30 most polluted cities.
There is considerable variation between European countries’ and cit-
ies’ main sources of particulate matter. Transportation, agricultural
emissions which travel distances to impact cities, and industrial emis-
sions are all common contributors across different areas. Residential
heating is an important factor in Eastern European countries as well
as parts of Italy1
and the UK2
. Poland’s relatively high pollution level
in particular, may be partly attributed to its high consumption of coal
and wood, commonly burned for household energy and in industry.
Transboundary air pollution is a concern for this closely grouped set
of countries. Transnational policy such as the United Nations Eco-
nomic Commission for Europe’s (UNECE) Gothenburg protocol is one
example of policy measures to manage transboundary emissions.
Whilst most countries within the EU have a fairly robust system of
public air monitoring and reporting in place, not all monitoring sta-
tions measure PM2.5 pollution and some areas do not report their
data in real-time. Italy is one example where data is published a day
later, thus calling into question its usefulness when it comes to guid-
ing people’s decisions to implement personal protection measures or
prevent activities that contribute to air pollution.
Some other European countries outside the EU have modest public
governmental monitoring networks. Russia only had public PM2.5
monitoring available within Moscow for this report, while citizens
have contributed additional IQAir AirVisual monitor networks in other
parts of Russia, notably in Krasnoyarsk region, as well as in Ukraine.
Kosovo’s readings are supplied by the US State Department and these
privately operated monitors.
1 https://ec.europa.eu/jrc/en/news/air-quality-atlas-europe-mapping-sourc-
es-fine-particulate-matter
2 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/clean-air-strategy-2019/
clean-air-strategy-2019-executive-summary#chapter-6-action-to-reduce-emis-
sions-at-homeShow
MONITORING STATUS
27.3%
3.0 55.6
Lukavac, Bosnia & HerzegovinaBredkalen, Sweden
Hungary | Iceland | Ireland | Italy | Kosovo | Lithuania | Luxembourg | Macedonia | Malta | Netherlands | Norway
Poland | Portugal | Romania | Russia | Serbia | Slovakia | Spain | Sweden | Switzerland | Ukraine | United Kingdom
Salao, Portugal
Kuopio, Finland
Grundartangi, Iceland
Santana, Portugal
Husavik, Iceland
4.3
3.9
3.7
3.4
3.1
Bredkalen, Sweden 3.0
Vaasa, Finland 4.3
Hafnarfjoerdur, Iceland 4.3
Saint-Pierre, France
Narvik, Norway
4.6
4.6
Albalat dels Tarongers,
Spain
4.7
Umeå, Sweden 4.9
Alacant, Spain 4.4
Lukavac, Bosnia &
Herzegovina
Zivinice, Bosnia &
Herzegovina
Tetovo, Macedonia
Jaworzno, Poland
Sarajevo, Bosnia &
Herzegovina
Kumanovo, Macedonia
Bitola, Macedonia
Otwock, Poland
Tuzla, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Dolni Lutyne, Czech Republic
Skopje, Macedonia
Sassuolo, Italy
Pristina, Kosovo
Katowice, Poland
55.6
54.0
38.9
38.4
37.2
36.3
43.1
35.8
34.0
31.2
30.4
30.4
44.6
1. Bosnia & Herzegovina (40.9)
2. Macedonia (35.5)
4. Bulgaria (25.8)
5. Serbia (23.9)
6. Poland (22.3)
8. Czech Republic (20.2)
10. Slovakia (18.2)
11. Lithuania (17.5)
14. Italy (14.9)
13. Austria (15.0)
15. Ukraine (14.0)
17. France (13.2)
16. Belgium (13.5)
18. Germany (13.1)
19. Netherlands (11.7)
20. Switzerland (11.6)
24. United Kingdom (10.8)
21. Russia (11.4)
25. Spain (10.4)
26. Portugal (10.3)
27. Ireland (9.5)
28. Norway (7.6)
30. Estonia (7.2)
29. Sweden (7.4)
31. Finland (6.6)
32. Iceland (5.0)
7. Croatia (22.2)
12. Hungary (16.8)
22. Luxembourg (11.2)
23. Malta (11.0)
3. Kosovo (30.4)
La Granja de San
IIdefonso, Spain
5.0
9. Romania (18.6)
Country/Region Ranking
Good Moderate Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Unhealthy Very Unhealthy HazardousWHO target
Torbole Casaglia, Italy 30.3
30.2
Norr Malma, Sweden 5.0
15. Regional cities which met the
WHO PM2.5 target in 2018
Most Polluted Regional Cities
Rank City 2018 AVG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Cleanest Regional Cities
Rank City 2018 AVG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Range of annual mean PM2.5 (µg/m³) across regional cities
Available cities with real time monitoring in 2018 PM2.5 annual mean (µg/m³)
Good Moderate Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Unhealthy Very Unhealthy HazardousWHO target
PM2.5
(µg/m³)
250.4
150.4
55.4
35.4
12.0
10.0
NORTHERN AMERICA
United States | Canada
81.7%
3.0 27.8
Anderson,
USA
Oak Harbor,
USA
SUMMARY
Northern America is one of the regions with lowest PM2.5
levels represented in this report, although 18% of cities still
exceeded the WHO annual target in 2018. The region includes
one of the world’s pioneering air quality monitoring systems
within the USA.
Notable sources of air pollution in Northern America include
transport emissions, demand for energy production through
fossil fuels, household energy consumption, and wildfires
as a prominent natural cause. 2018 saw a series of severe
wildfires particularly in the California and Oregon areas during
August and November, as well as in Canada’s British Columbia
with the fumes spreading heavily over nearby Alberta during
August1
. These events constituted some of the most severe
wildfires in recent years in both areas, temporarily raising
pollution levels far above typical local ranges.
16 out of the 20 most polluted cities in Northern America
were in California. All of the top 40 most polluted cities in
the region are in the Pacific West, where wildfires severely
impacted typical monthly averages. Los Angeles, known for
its historic struggles with air pollution and traffic congestion,
ranks 31st in the region. PM2.5 adds to the well documented
ozone haze2
.
The United States has one of the world’s most numerous air
monitoring networks with 914 PM2.5 stations nationwide
included in this report. In addition, the US State Department’s
overseas air monitoring program brings valuable air quality
readings to numerous cities and countries otherwise lacking
this information.
1 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45250919
2 https://doi.org/10.1002/jgrd.50472
MONITORING STATUS
Reubens, USA
Kahului, USA
Santa Fe, USA
Wilmington, NY, USA
Perry, USA
Kapolei, USA
Wellington, Canada
3.8
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
Oak Harbor, USA 3.0
Moncton, Canada 3.8
Mount Vernon, USA 3.8
Honolulu, USA
Peterborough, USA
3.9
4.1
Hot Springs, USA 4.1
Bar Harbor, USA 4.1
Southampton, Canada 3.8
Anderson, USA
Medford, USA
Three Rivers, USA
Yosemite Valley, USA
Portola, USA
Klamath Falls, USA
Yuba City, USA
Paradise, USA
Stockton, USA
Chico, USA
Visalia, USA
Turlock, USA
Gridley, USA
Porterville, USA
Twisp, USA
27.8
22.0
20.8
20.4
20.4
18.9
18.2
17.9
17.7
17.6
17.6
17.3
16.9
16.8
16.6
1. United States (9.0)
2. Canada (7.9)
Country/Region Ranking
Good Moderate Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Unhealthy Very Unhealthy HazardousWHO target
16. Regional cities which met the
WHO PM2.5 target in 2018
Most Polluted Regional Cities
Rank City 2018 AVG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Cleanest Regional Cities
Rank City 2018 AVG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Range of annual mean PM2.5 (µg/m³) across regional cities
Available cities with real time monitoring in 2018 PM2.5 annual mean (µg/m³)
Good Moderate Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Unhealthy Very Unhealthy HazardousWHO target
PM2.5
(µg/m³)
250.4
150.4
55.4
35.4
12.0
10.0
LATIN AMERICA & CARIBBEAN
Brazil | Chile | Colombia | Mexico | Peru | Puerto Rico
4.8%
4.5 43.3
Padre las Casas, ChilePunta Arenas, Chile
Vina del Mar, Chile
Huasco, Chile
Taubate, Brazil
Ribeirao Preto, Brazil
Alto Hospicio, Chile
Antofagasta, Chile
Guanajuato, Mexico
11.9
11.5
11.4
11.3
10.5
9.1
9.0
Punta Arenas, Chile 4.5
Arica, Chile 12.5
Catano, Puerto Rico 12.8
Abasolo, Mexico
Pachuca de Soto, Mexico
13.0
13.3
Valparaiso, Chile 13.4
Piracicaba, Brazil 13.6
Coquimbo, Chile 12.8
Padre las Casas, Chile
Osorno, Chile
Coyhaique, Chile
Valdivia, Chile
Temuco, Chile
Mexicali, Mexico
Santiago, Chile
Lima, Peru
Toluca, Mexico
Linares, Chile
Ecatepec de Morelos,
Mexico
Tlalnepantla de Baz,
Mexico
Rancagua, Chile
Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico
Puerto Montt, Chile
43.3
38.2
34.2
33.3
30.4
30.2
29.4
28.0
26.4
25.5
24.9
23.7
22.9
22.8
22.6
SUMMARY
Chile has the highest recorded PM2.5 pollution levels in this
region, providing the top 5 most polluted cities here. Major
regional emission sources contributing to air pollution in all
countries include agriculture, transportation with inefficient
vehicle and fuel standards, as well as biomass fuel burning for
household and commercial heating and cooking.
Chile in particular suffers from high levels of particulate pol-
lution as a result of wood burning for heating1
, which govern-
ment policies are aiming to tackle by promoting access to
cleaner heating technologies.
1 https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/story/chile-takes-action-
air-pollution
MONITORING STATUS
Real-time air monitoring coverage in this region remains
moderately low, with Chile and Mexico supplying the largest
number of measurement points. Brazil’s real-time PM2.5 data
is limited to a network of stations located within Sao Paulo
state, whilst the US State Department program provides air
quality readings for Colombia and Puerto Rico.
1. Peru (28.0)
2. Chile (24.9)
3. Mexico (20.3)
4. Brazil (16.3)
5. Colombia (13.9)
6. Puerto Rico (13.7)
Country/Region Ranking
Good Moderate Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Unhealthy Very Unhealthy HazardousWHO target
17. Regional cities which met the
WHO PM2.5 target in 2018
Most Polluted Regional Cities
Rank City 2018 AVG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Cleanest Regional Cities
Rank City 2018 AVG
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Range of annual mean PM2.5 (µg/m³) across regional cities
Available cities with real time monitoring in 2018 PM2.5 annual mean (µg/m³)
Good Moderate Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Unhealthy Very Unhealthy HazardousWHO target
PM2.5
(µg/m³)
250.4
150.4
55.4
35.4
12.0
10.0
AFRICA
Ethiopia | Nigeria | Uganda
0%
27.1 53.4
Kano, NigeriaAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
Kano, Nigeria
Kampala, Uganda
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
53.4
40.8
32.7
27.1 Kano, Nigeria
Kampala, Uganda
Port Harcourt, Nigeria
53.4
40.8
32.7
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 27.1
SUMMARY
The African continent has the most notable lack of accessible
air quality monitoring data, whilst facing numerous challeng-
es related to regional air quality. Africa has one of the fastest
rates of urbanization of any region, with increasing numbers
of the population moving to large cities, where air pollution
levels tend to be higher. Significant pollution emission sources
include fuels such as coal, wood and kerosene for cooking,
made more challenging to tackle in rural areas due to limited
infrastructure or accessibility of alternative energy sources.
Waste and agricultural burning and inefficient transportation
also contribute to high PM2.5 levels1
.
Apart from South Africa where there is a deployment of a
substantial network of air quality monitors2
, overall, Africa
suffers from a serious lack of air quality monitoring data,
leaving more than a billion people without adequate air pol-
lution exposure information. Available real-time data included
in this report is supplied by US State department monitors in
addition to privately operated IQAir AirVisual monitors. This
lack of data results in low regional levels of awareness about
air pollution, limiting people’s capacity to protect their health.
1 https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/story/air-pollution-af-
ricas-invisible-silent-killer-1
2 The aggregated real-time data from the South African monitoring network is
not included here since it did not meet the availability criteria for this report.
MONITORING STATUS
1. Nigeria (44.8)
2. Uganda (40.8)
3. Ethiopia (27.1)
* Based on availability of real-time monitoring stations. In Africa (2018), this was limited to 4 cities.
*
* *
Country/Region Ranking *
Good Moderate Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Unhealthy Very Unhealthy HazardousWHO target
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In addition to increasing the number of high-cost governmental reference
stations, generating more public data through low-cost sensors is one solution
for cities and communities to accelerate access to localized air quality
information.
Making air quality data accessible is one of the most effective ways to
improve air quality. Public readings generate public awareness, which drives
demand for action. The advances made in air pollution control and reduction
since China’s implementation of national air quality monitoring, is just one
example of how access to real-time air quality information can positively
impact a country’s approach to air quality policy and management. Today,
China has one of the most comprehensive air quality monitoring programs
and is leading the way in improving air quality in its major cities.
Personal choices can also have a significant impact on reducing pollution emissions. Choosing clean modes of
transport (cycling, walking, public transport where available), lowering household energy usage and personal
waste output, and supporting local air quality initiatives can all positively impact the air quality in our communities
and on our planet.
Deploying an air quality monitor in your neighbourhood is also one way to accelerate access to real-time
information, and raise awareness of local conditions within your community1
.
1 https://www.airvisual.com/air-pollution-information/blog/join-the-movement-for-a-cleaner-planet-become-a-public-air-pollution-data-contributor-today
What can I do?
Next Steps
Making real-time
air quality data
accessible is one
of the most
effective ways to
catalyze change.
As this report illustrates, while some regions have made considerable progress in providing real-time air quality
monitoring data, many cities and regions remain underrepresented. The scale of the health hazard now posed by
global air pollution stresses the urgent need for more access to timely air quality data that allows citizens and
communities to take informed decisions and actions to protect their health.
Reducing personal exposure to air pollution can be achieved through simple
actions. These can include reducing outdoor activities when pollution levels
are high, protecting indoor spaces by closing windows during outdoor air
pollution episodes, and where possible, implementing indoor air purification
and/or personal outdoor respiratory protection.
The free IQAir AirVisual Air Quality App provides real-time air quality information,
air quality forecasts and actionable health recommendations that allow
individuals and organizations to reduce their exposure to air pollutants.
Reducing personal
exposure to air
pollution can be
achieved through
simple actions
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Methodology
The air quality data included in this report is generated from ground-based monitoring stations that report PM2.5
concentrations.
The majority of data presented here has been aggregated in real-time (on an hourly basis) from data made
publicly available by various governmental agencies.
The real-time aggregated data from government sources within Europe has been combined with historical data
records made available by the European Environment Agency (EEA) for 2018, to provide a fuller dataset where
there may have been delays in some areas’ real-time reporting. Historical data has also been added from some
local government sources not available from the EEA at the time of creating this report, including from Turkey,
Hungary and Romania.
Further PM2.5 data is also included from a selection of validated outdoor IQAir AirVisual PM2.5 monitoring stations
operated by private individuals and organizations, many of which provide the only available, real-time air quality
information for their area.
Data sources
Data is collected from individual monitoring stations and then grouped under a city. For cities with more than
one monitoring station, city data is averaged by calculating the hourly median between stations in the same
city. These hourly median values are then used to calculate both the city’s monthly and annual mean values,
respectively1
.
European data records were combined between the available real-time aggregated history from various public
sources, and the EEA historical record on a city-by-city basis. For any city with a data record provided both by
the real-time aggregated history and the EEA historical data, the record which offers primarily the highest level
of data availability over the year, and secondarily the highest number of stations providing measurements, was
selected to represent that city.
The country/region average values (p.7) are the estimation of the population’s average exposure based on data
sampling. This is calculated using the country or region’s available city data as a sample, weighted by population.
The level of air quality data granularity may vary between country and region, therefore it must be noted that this
ranking is based on data sampling, and while imperfect, it is an attempt to provide a broad global overview and
context between countries and regions.
The calculation used to estimate a country/region’s average PM2.5 exposure based on available data and weighted
by population is:
Σ Regional city mean PM2.5 (µg/m³) x City population
Total regional population covered by available city data
1 Given this calculation method, the annual average may not always be equal to an average of the year’s monthly average values, if some months do not
have a complete record of hourly measurements.
Data calculation
20. 20 |
Calendar availability
(day/365)
Daily avg. availability
(hours/24)
Data availability was measured in 2 ways:
• “Calendar availability”: a percentage of days of the year (/365) when the location had at least one reading
from at least one station.
• “Daily average availability”: a mean percentage of hours of the day (/24) which have measurements available,
from those days which have at least one reading from at least one station.
The availability criteria for data included in this report is, that a city has >50% calendar availability during 2018.
In addition, from the cities with >50% calendar availability, any city with <41% daily average availability (equiva-
lent to a mean availability of <10 hours readings per day), was removed from the dataset.
For reference, a summary of this dataset’s cities’ data availability for 2018:
Data availability
This report summarizes available PM2.5 data from global locations during 2018, based primarily on public air
quality data aggregated by the IQAir AirVisual information platform and supplemented with additional historical
datasets from government sources where available.
The information presented lays no claim on completeness. Data sources for real-time aggregated data are dis-
played on the IQAir AirVisual website.
We invite suggestions and discussion of the information provided.
IQAir is politically independent and any illustrations or content included in this report are not intended to indicate
any political stance. Regional map images have been generated using OpenStreetMap1
.
1 https://www.openstreetmap.org/
Disclaimer
> 95%
90 - 95%
75 - 90%
50 - 75%
> 95%
90 - 95%
75 - 90%
41 - 75%
72% 64%
9%
19%
14%8%
11%
3
%
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FAQ
• The area lacks available data from governmental or privately operated air quality monitoring stations.
• The area has data from air monitoring stations (such as PM10, Ozone, SO2, etc), but does not include
PM2.5 data. This report only includes stations and cities where PM2.5 data is measured.
• The accessible measurements for the city had insufficient availability over the year 2018 to be
representative1
.
1 See Methodology, “Data availability”, p.20.
2 http://support.airvisual.com/knowledgebase/articles/1885072-what-does-the-asterisk-mean-on-some-locations
Why is my area (city / country / region) not listed in this ranking?
• There are different ways to calculate a yearly, monthly, daily and hourly PM2.5 average. This report
aggregates city-level data in cities with multiple stations, by calculating the hourly median value
across stations. Some outlier values may affect the average calculated in a different way.
• Governments may have data from more monitoring stations that are either not published or that IQAir
AirVisual did not collect. Alternatively, IQAir AirVisual may be referencing more stations within a city
or country for its average than a government.
• Different governments may use a different Air Quality Index system to represent air quality readings in
a local context. To make direct comparisons, it is important to compare PM2.5 concentration in µg/m³.
Why is there a difference between the information in this
report and the information provided by my government?
You can browse through the full interactive air quality data set of the world’s most polluted cities presented on
the IQAir AirVisual website, which also provides monthly mean values for each location, so that seasonal trends
may also be seen.
If you have further questions, you can contact IQAir AirVisual directly.
I would like to view the whole city ranking, where can I find it?
How precise is the ranking?
The rankings are based on real world monitoring data from a variety of sources. All monitoring methods have a
degree of error. The rankings presented here represent annual average concentrations taken from multiple monitoring
sites, and data is checked and validated. However, even after this process the data may have some uncertainty.
Where cities and countries in the ranking have similar PM2.5 concentrations, the ranking may be affected by
measurement error and the ranking position should be considered to be indicative rather than absolute.
• It is possible that newer data sources have recently been added to the IQAir AirVisual reporting
platform, whilst they may not have been aggregated for long enough to meet this report’s availability
criteria to be representative of 2018.
• Some locations may report other pollutants via the AirVisual website, but not PM2.5, which is a
requirement to be included in this report.
• For some locations which lack real-time PM2.5 information, AirVisual provides an estimated PM2.5
value, which is marked with an asterisk (*)2
. Only measured PM2.5, not estimations, have been
included in this report.
Why are some locations available on the AirVisual website, not
included in this report?
22. Acknowledgements
This report is made possible through the efforts of numerous governmental agencies, whose work in publishing
real-time air quality data is invaluable to empower people to protect their health and take steps to improve air
quality.
This report is also made possible through the efforts of countless individuals and NGO data contributors who
operate their own air quality monitors and make this data publicly available.
About IQAir AirVisual
IQAir AirVisual is a global air quality information platform operated by the IQAir Group. By aggregating and
validating air quality data from governments, private individuals and non-governmental organizations, IQAir Air-
Visual aims to provide global and hyper-local air quality information that allows individuals, organizations and
governments to take steps that improve air quality in communities, cities and countries all over the world.
Report V1.1. Recent updates are reflected in the Changelog.