1. Introduction Long-term exposure to air pollution—excellent particulate matter (PM₂.₅) and nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) from power plants and other combustion sources—significantly worsened COVID-19 mortality rates globally. Studies show this relationship […]
Introduction The recent wildfires in Los Angeles, which ignited in early January 2025, have led to unprecedented destruction, claiming lives and devastating communities. As the flames consumed over 16,000 structures […]
Introduction Climate change is intensifying global health crises through escalating climate disasters, with direct links to Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and 13 (Climate Action). […]
As cities worldwide expand and populations grow, urban environments become increasingly dominated by sound. From the constant hum of traffic to the clamor of construction sites and the buzz of […]
Environmental racism refers to the systemic placement of hazardous waste sites, industrial facilities, and other ecological burdens disproportionately in communities of color and low-income neighborhoods. This issue is particularly critical in the […]
1. Overview of Air Pollution in South Asia Air pollution in South Asia is a significant environmental and health challenge, with many urban and rural areas facing dangerously high levels […]
Air pollution in South Asia is an urgent and pervasive issue, significantly impacting public health and environmental sustainability. The region is notorious for housing some of the world’s most polluted cities, where air quality levels […]
In a small village nestled in the mountains of northern Pakistan, 11-year-old Faseeha lived with her family in a modest house made of mud bricks. Her father worked as a farmer, and […]
The alarming rise in air pollution across South Asia poses a severe threat to both human health and urban sustainability. In some of the most densely populated cities, such as Lahore, Delhi, and […]
