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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.

Luftverschmutzung in Indien

Living Planet: Can smog towers solve Delhi's air pollution problem? 05.11.2020

Air pollution kills more than 7 million people worldwide every year. And right at the top of the list of places with unhealthy air is Delhi, also known as "the smog capital of the world." Gigantic smog-sucking towers that clean the air are now being hailed as a new solution. But they are far from a fix-all.
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Living Planet: Cleaner cities, cleaner crops 06.08.2020

We discover the benefits of city trees and visit one of the world's largest urban farms in Paris. We learn about the dangers of smog for crops — and explore Nairobi on e-vehicles.
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Living Planet: Smog threatens food production 06.08.2020

When it's high in the atmosphere, ozone can protect us from the sun. But ground-level ozone, commonly referred to as smog, is harmful. This pollutant also affects agriculture — how big of a problem is it?
China 2018 | Smog in Xi'an

Living Planet: Improvement in sight for China? 12.12.2019

About five years ago, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang announced better government action on environmental issues, literally 'declaring war' on air pollution. Today, the country is still far from being a green utopia — but it has undertaken efforts to clear its smoggy skies. Here's a look at what improvements it's made and what still needs to be done.
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Living Planet: How social media helped clean China's skies 12.12.2019

To explain how China's shift in environmental policy came to be, as well as some of the obstacles that stand in the way of a cleaner, greener China, DW recently spoke with environmental journalist and author, Beth Gardiner. She explains how social media helped lead to greater public awareness about unhealthy air.

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DW Business – International 23.11.2019

Lagarde gives first speech as ECB head, SAA reaches deal to end strike, Airbus employs 'biomimicry' to save fuel
Pakistan Smog in Lahore

Pakistan: Smog poses threat to tens of thousands 22.11.2019

Rights groups called on Lahore to take "urgent action" to prevent a thick smog further engulfing the city of more than 10 million people. Authorities told parents not to send their children to school.
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Living Planet: Air Pollution, explained 21.11.2019

The need to keep the wheels of capitalism well-oiled and the lack of investment in clean technologies has taken precedence for decades. It’s led to changes in our climate and deadly levels of air pollution. Dr Michał Krzyzanowski, who’s an environmental epidemiologist, and a visiting professor at Kings College in London talks to us about the problem.
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Australia: Smoke engulfs Sydney, as bushfires spread south 21.11.2019

Authorities have advised Sydney residents with respiratory or heart problems, and schoolchildren to stay indoors. The smog covering the city has caused air pollution levels to rise 10 times higher than normal.
Indien Smog in Neu Delhi

New Delhi schools closed as air pollution worsens 14.11.2019

The air quality in New Delhi was rated as "severe" for the third day in a row. A thick gray haze covers the city, making travel and outdoor activities both dangerous and difficult.
Extreme smog in India's capital, Delhi (picture-alliance/Photoshot/P. Sarkar)

Happy seeding: An agricultural fix for India's pollution nightmare 08.11.2019

Indian farmers are wedded to an outmoded crop residue burning practice that shrouds nearby cities in thick smog, andidrives a serious health crisis. But new "happy seeder" crop planters could soon clear the skies.

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India: New Delhi schools reopen as threat of toxic smog recedes 06.11.2019

Schools in the Indian capital reopened their doors on Wednesday after air pollution caused a public health emergency to be declared last week. But concerns around poor air and water quality levels are mounting.
Serbien | Smog in Belgrad

Winter air pollution brings 'choking season' to Balkans 04.11.2019

With the onset of winter, many Balkan cities, such as Belgrade, Sarajevo and Zagreb, become enveloped in a thick cloud of smog. But instead of tackling the problem, politicians are playing it down.
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New Delhi chokes under blanket of smog 04.11.2019

Indian authorities have imposed new restrictions on private cars in the capital to try and bring down pollution levels. The blanket of smog led Delhi's chief minister to compare the city to a gas chamber.
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India: Delhi restricts car use as toxic smog covers city 04.11.2019

Vehicle restrictions have been introduced in and around the Indian capital, New Delhi, as part of an effort to cut soaring levels of air pollution. Private cars will be allowed on the roads on alternate days.
Indien | Luftverschmutzung in Delhi

Flights diverted as toxic smog chokes Delhi 03.11.2019

Passenger flights serving the Indian capital were diverted as smog made visibility too poor for airlines to operate. The dire conditions in Delhi prompted politicians to trade blame for not tackling the crisis.
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