Millions of people in cities in South and Southeast Asia face the threat of dying prematurely due to air pollution. Eighteen fast growing cities in Asia’s tropical region are expected to be home to more than 10 million people each by 2100. Most of these cities have limited to no routine ground monitoring of air … Read more
As Indonesia faces another year of intensifying peatland fires, longstanding regional tensions around transboundary haze continue to envelop Southeast Asia. Neighboring Malaysia is concerned about the haze’s severity this year, urging joint regional action against rising air pollution levels. Malaysia’s vocal stance on the issue raises the question: will the Association of Southeast Asian Nations … Read more
Advertisement Jakarta, Indonesia’s bustling capital, is a city known for its vibrant culture and economic opportunities. However, above the energy and dynamism lies the smog. Indonesia’s capital recently topped the list as the world’s most polluted city and has consistently ranked among the 10 most polluted cities globally since May, according to data from IQAir. … Read more