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Air Pollution

Thailand’s PM Misses the Forest for the Trees on the Country’s Pollution Problem

Thailand’s PM Misses the Forest for the Trees on the Country’s Pollution Problem

By Mark S. Cogan
Srettha Thavisin has pledged to tackle Thailand's horrific air pollution problem, but he needs to address the root of the problem.

Slow Suffocation in Central Asia

Slow Suffocation in Central Asia

By Alva Omarova
A lack of political will on the part of Central Asian governments prevents the region from dealing seriously with its air quality problem.
An Invisible Killer Hangs in the Air of Asia’s Cities

An Invisible Killer Hangs in the Air of Asia’s Cities

By Karn Vohra
Air pollution deaths increase by 150,000 in rapidly growing South and Southeast Asian cities.

Extinguishing a Point of Contention: Examining Transboundary Haze in Southeast Asia

Extinguishing a Point of Contention: Examining Transboundary Haze in Southeast Asia

By Lauren Mai
The region's toxic air pollution is a regional problem requiring a coordinated regional solution.

Malaysia Calls for Regional Action to Tackle Transboundary Haze

Malaysia Calls for Regional Action to Tackle Transboundary Haze

By Sebastian Strangio
ASEAN's current regional mechanisms have seemingly done little to prevent the deterioration of the region's air quality over the past two decades.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Clearing the Skies: Addressing Jakarta’s Air Pollution Problem

Clearing the Skies: Addressing Jakarta’s Air Pollution Problem

By Edward Parker
Reducing the dense smog that settles over the Indonesian capital each dry season will require a multifaceted approach.

Malaysia Could Shut Schools Due to Spiking Air Pollution

Malaysia Could Shut Schools Due to Spiking Air Pollution

By Sebastian Strangio
This year has seen the worst air pollution since 2019, due to the effects of the El Nino weather pattern.
Indonesia’s New Capital Must Learn From Jakarta’s Hideous Pollution Problem

Indonesia’s New Capital Must Learn From Jakarta’s Hideous Pollution Problem

By Michael Suryaprawira and Vivid Amalia Khusna
There are measures that the government can take to avoid the smog that periodically blankets the center of the capital.

Bringing Clean Air to 4 Billion People in Asia

Bringing Clean Air to 4 Billion People in Asia

By Kaoru Akahoshi and Eric Zusman
To tackle air pollution, we need solutions that break down boundaries - between countries, regions, and diverse stakeholders.

North Korea: The Missing Link in Northeast Asia's Air Pollution Fight

North Korea: The Missing Link in Northeast Asia's Air Pollution Fight

By Jihyun Cha and Taeheon Lee
South Korea and China have made progress in addressing the deadly issue of fine dust, but North Korea’s engagement is necessary too.

Pollution Like Snow: A Mongolian Winter

Pollution Like Snow: A Mongolian Winter

By Peter Bittner
Mongolia’s true wintertime foe isn’t the cold or the snow. It’s the horrendous air pollution in Ulaanbaatar.
Will China's New Environmental Protection Law Make a Difference?

Will China's New Environmental Protection Law Make a Difference?

By Tyler Roney
China's new environmental protection law looks good on paper, but will it be put into practice?

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