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Smog

Technically, it's volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides in the presence of sunlight, which result in the production of ozone.

Practically, it's dirty air caused by emissions from vehicles, agriculture and industry. And smog is making us sick.

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Nairobi's reliance on motorcycles is hindering efforts to reduce carbon emissions, as manufacturers struggle to adapt to clean energy technology. But a new solar-powered three-wheeler could help clean up the city's act.
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World in Progress: Madrid curbing smog with strict traffic rules 05.12.2018

To curb air pollution, Madrid now has some of the strictest restrictions for vehicles in Europe. Older cars are banned from entering the inner city, visitors will need special permission. Sidewalks are being widened, and the speed limit has been set at 30 km/h in many places. The decision has proved to be highly controversial — but the left-wing city government remains committed.

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China issues air pollution warnings, 79 cities blanketed in heavy smog 01.12.2018

Authorities have warned residents to stay inside as thick smog shrouds dozens of Chinese cities. Officials are considering temporary driving bans and an extension to the shutdown of heavily polluting factories.
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Delhi shrouded in smog after Diwali 08.11.2018

Air pollution in the Indian capital has hit hazardous levels after a night of revelry to celebrate the festival of Diwali. Despite a ruling to limit the use of firecrackers, most celebrations went ahead as normal.
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Firework smog chokes Delhi as India celebrates Diwali 08.11.2018

Air pollution in the Indian capital has hit hazardous levels after a night of revelry to celebrate the festival of Diwali. Despite a ruling to limit the use of firecrackers, most celebrations went ahead as normal.
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Battling smog: Swapping cars for bicycles in Beijing 24.10.2018

Coping with traffic emissions in a city of 21 million is no easy task. Swapping four wheels for two is a good start, as the smoggy Chinese capital is learning for itself.
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Hanoi takes steps to improve air quality 15.10.2018

The air quality in Hanoi will leave you breathless, and not in a good way. Now the city is actively tackling the problem, banning scooters and motorcycles by 2030. It's also investing heavily in public transport.

Trafi app shows the fastest way from A to B 27.07.2018

Mobility app Trafi could signal the end of city tailbacks and choking smog. It combines public transport, bike and car sharing into a network. Trafi’s most important customers include Google Maps and Worldbank.
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Living Planet: Katowice, a coal town that wants to go green 03.05.2018

The upcoming COP24 climate summit will be held in Katowice, deep in Poland's industrial and coal mining heartland. Its air quality is among the worst in Europe. But the town is trying to clean up its act. And if Katowice can go green, perhaps anywhere can.
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Battling air pollution through driving bans 02.03.2018

Cities around the world are seeking ways to reduce the scourge of smog. German cities are now allowed to ban diesel cars in city centers while other countries provide tempting offers to drivers who leave the car at home.
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Can free public transport really reduce pollution? 14.02.2018

Germany is reportedly mulling plans for fare-free public transport. But to reduce pollution, it might be better off investing in improved services and penalizing car use, expert Oded Cats explains.

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Europe's battle against deadly air pollution 30.01.2018

European cities are choking on fumes. How can they clean up their act?
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Life behind a mask — China's cities still choking on smog 18.01.2018

Although air quality improved across China in 2017, in cities like Beijing, pollution masks aren't going out of style just yet.

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Katowice: A European coal capital goes green 02.01.2018

Nowhere in the EU is smog more suffocating than in southern Poland. This year, the polluted Polish mining city Katowice will host the COP24 climate conference. Ahead of that, change is in the air — and on the ground.
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China's U-turn on rapid end to coal heating 15.12.2017

Plans to rapidly cut coal use in China have been halted after households were left without heat. But air quality appears to have improved, despite the setback.
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