Toxic smog that is spreading to Japan from China almost certainly exceeded the central government’s maximum limit in Fukuoka on Saturday, local officials said. The Fukuoka Municipal Government reported Saturday morning that the average amount of PM2.5 particulates — an air pollutant found in ...
Tokyo and Beijing agree to promote technical cooperation and to explore further measures for dealing with the dangerous air pollution levels in and coming from China.
China's toxic air pollution is exacting a toll, as more people suffer coughing attacks and are forced to stay indoors, especially anywhere near Beijing.
Officials of the Environment Ministry and about 130 municipalities meet in Tokyo to boost cooperation on measures against possible high concentrations of toxic smog spreading to Japan from China.
Officials of the Environment Ministry and about 130 municipalities meet in Tokyo to boost cooperation on measures against possible high concentrations of toxic smog spreading to Japan from China.
A growing number of local governments, mainly in Kyushu, have started releasing observation data on the levels of air pollutant PM2.5 entering the atmosphere over Japan from China. If necessary, some plan to issue warnings to residents and give advice on measures that can ...
Smog in China has reached alarming levels as its rapid industrialization spews ever-more toxic particles into the air. Over the past month or so, the problem has become particularly acute, raising health concerns in neighboring parts of Asia, including Japan. Following are questions and ...
An Indian government scientist said Friday that air quality in New Delhi worsened last week and is now “very poor,” although he added it should not be compared to China’s capital, which has been reeling under severe air pollution. Gurfan Baig of the state-run ...
