The hottest Air Pollution Substack posts right now

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The Air Pollution Struggle

Vietnam Weekly • 412 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24

🌞 Climate & Environment Air Pollution

Air pollution continues to be a serious health issue in cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Forecasts for Vietnam's economic growth in 2024 range from 6% to 6.5%.
There are ongoing concerns about poor oversight and scandals in construction management in cities like Da Lat.

Fossil Fuel Kills, Asians in particular

The Crucial Years • 1365 implied HN points • 05 Sep 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Air Pollution Climate change Renewable Energy

Burning fossil fuels in Asia is reducing life expectancy by an average of five years due to air pollution.
Climate change is leading to a new wave of diseases and deaths in countries like Pakistan.
Transitioning to renewable energy in Asia, Africa, and South America would have significant health and environmental benefits.

We Can See Clearly Now

The Crucial Years • 1385 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Air Pollution Renewable Energy Environmental Policy Conservation

Smoke from wildfires and fossil fuels impacts air quality globally.
Burning coal, gas, and oil leads to smoke-related health issues.
Transitioning to solar power can help reduce smoke and pollution from burning fossil fuels.

In Delhi it's the season to choke

The Global Jigsaw • 98 implied HN points • 10 Nov 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Air Pollution Public Health Comparison Progress

In Delhi, the air pollution season is a serious health concern causing significant reductions in life expectancy.
Both Beijing and Delhi face severe air pollution issues due to a combination of factors like geography, industrial sources, and weather.
China has made significant progress in addressing air pollution through coordinated efforts including monitoring, pollution abatement, and restrictions on industries like coal-fired power plants.

Do electric vehicles reduce air pollution?

Sustainability by numbers • 180 implied HN points • 25 Aug 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Electric Vehicles Air Pollution

Electric cars reduce air pollution compared to petrol and diesel cars.
The reduction in air pollution from electric cars depends on factors like weight and electricity mix.
Non-exhaust emissions are significant in electric cars, and more research is needed for solutions.

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Air pollution also comes from Wildfire Incidents, humans pay for the pollution

Adetokunbo Sees • 103 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Wildfires Air Pollution Renewable Energy

Air pollution from wildfires affects both humans and animals
Growing energy production leads to increased carbon dioxide emissions and air pollution
Combatting air pollution through global prevention policies and transitioning to renewable energy sources are important solutions

A Germany without coal would have been better

The Air Letter • 39 implied HN points • 18 Apr 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Air Pollution Renewables Nuclear Energy

Germany reducing coal reliance is good, but loss of nuclear power leads to more coal use and avoidable deaths
Coal plants are major sources of air pollution, leading to premature deaths
Coal ash from coal plants contains radioactive elements, making coal not as clean as perceived