Air quality improved, then deteriorated again


By AGENCY

Taalas noted that the blip in improved air quality during lockdowns triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic is not a substitute for long-term action urgently needed to decrease harmful air pollution. — AFP

Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns and travel restrictions caused dramatic, but short-lived, improvements in air quality and drops in pollution, the United Nations said on Sept 10 (2021).

A new report from the UN’s World Meteorological Organization (WMO) found that Covid-19 restrictions last year (2020) temporarily improved air quality in a number of places, especially in urban areas.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Health

Region-specific diets around China recommended to combat obesity
It’s tough becoming a dad – and they get little support too
A tired brain leads to bad decisions and bad behaviour
Diabetes: Empowering communities with peer support and social media
Lower your blood pressure by swapping just a few minutes of sitting for exercise
When uncontrolled diabetes causes you to go blind
New ways to combat the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Prenetics and David Beckham launch IM8 brand with two health and wellness supplements
Insufficient calcium can cause you pain
Stop-smoking pill to be rolled out in UK

Others Also Read