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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.

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.
Polen Kattowitz Smog und Nebel

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.
Schild Feinstaub Fahrverbot

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.
Deutschland Symbolbild Stau

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.

Europa Demonstration gegen Luftverschmutzung Großbritannien

Europe's battle against deadly air pollution 30.01.2018

European cities are choking on fumes. How can they clean up their act?
China - Luftverschmutzung - Vater und Tochter mit Atemmaske

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.

Polen Katowice Spodek

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.
China Smog über der Provinz Hebei

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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DW Business – Europe & Afrika 12.12.2017

Climate Change: 'One Planet' summit takes place in Paris - Smog in China: blue skies over growth
Kohlekraftwerk in China

Smog in China: Blue skies instead of growth 12.12.2017

The Chinese government is hitting out against seasonal smog, and that means a tough winter for company bosses and workers alike. Because no smog means no work and everyone is looking for alternatives.
Indien Neu Delhi Smog

Hospitals fill up as hazardous smog engulfs northern India, Pakistan 12.11.2017

A blanket of thick smog carrying harmful particulate matter has engulfed large parts of northern India and Pakistan. Hospitals in the region are witnessing a huge spike in patients suffering from respiratory problems.

Smog causes havoc across northern India and Pakistan 12.11.2017

A thick blanket of smog continues to engulf large swathes of northern India and Pakistan. Apart from creating travel chaos and schools being shut, the increased air pollution is also affecting people’s health.

Indien Smog nach Lichterfest Diwali (Getty Images/AFP/D. Faget)

Delhi is choking in smog 10.11.2017

At COP23 in Bonn, the world discusses emissions reductions. Meanwhile, Delhi is experiencing some of the worst smog ever.
Indien Smog nach Lichterfest Diwali

Delhi is choking on its smog 10.11.2017

At COP23 in Bonn, the world discusses emissions reductions. Meanwhile, Delhi is experiencing some of the worst smog ever.

Delhi's poor bear the brunt of deadly smog 09.11.2017

Delhi authorities ordered all 6,000 schools to shut until Sunday after choking smog descended on northern India, while people with breathing difficulties have been told to stay indoors. DW-Correspondent Katja Keppner from New Delhi.
Indien Neu Delhi Smog

India: Delhi closes schools as air pollution hits hazardous levels 08.11.2017

The Indian capital is covered in a blanket of thick smog as the concentration of harmful particulate matter in the air reached hazardous levels. Local officials have asked schools to remain shut until Sunday.
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