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BANGKOK: Analysis of air quality in Bangkok since the Thai government began enforcing strict social isolation measures has found significant drop in dangerous pollution levels of more than 20 per cent, as compared with the same time last year. The average levels of PM2.5 - tiny atmospheric particulate matter mostly produced by vehicles, refineries and other heavy industries - were reduced by 22 per cent in roadside areas of the capital, and 15 per cent in air monitoring stations in general areas between Mar 15 and Apr 10. The amount of PM10, typically caused by agriculture, construction and smoke, is also significantly down and carbon monoxide has been almost slashed in half, according to the analysis of government data by one of the country’s leading air quality experts, Dr Supat Wangwongwatana, the former director general of Thailand's Pollution Control Department. “Now, the air quality is very, very good. In some areas, the air quality is even within the World Health … [Read more...] about Bangkok breathes cleaner air during COVID-19 pandemic and experts want it to last

BEIJING: China said on Friday (May 22) it will continue to strengthen anti-pollution controls and meet its environmental targets for 2020, but warned that the coronavirus pandemic would weigh on energy intensity goals. "By maintaining the same direction and intensity of effort, we will address (the) problem at the source, (and) bring about sustained improvement in the environment," the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said in a statement. Earlier this month, China's environment ministry had said the improvement in air quality in the first quarter of this year was "incomparable", as restrictions imposed to contain the COVID-19 outbreak meant the closure of industrial plants and reduced travel. But China's air pollution saw an increase in April for the first time since December 2019, with analysts attributing the rebound to the resumption of economic activity. READ: China drops mention of GDP goal as parliament opens, COVID-19 slams economy China's finance … [Read more...] about China extends pollution clampdown, warns COVID-19 makes meeting targets tougher

CANBERRA: Almost immediately after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced there would be an almost month-long lockdown across the country from Mar 24 to help stymie the spread of COVID-19, the clouds started to clear. For the first time in years, residents of New Delhi – usually ranking in the top five most polluted cities in the world – woke up to blue skies over the city, rather than its usual murky toxic pea soup. Instead of the usual traffic noise and endless tooting of horns, people could hear birds from their inner-city balconies: Bulbuls, kites, and, at dusk, even peacocks. Millions of cars on the roads, combined with belching exhaust fumes from manufacturing facilities, added to the haze from burning crop stubble – all this has meant air quality in Indian cities is off-the-charts awful. READ: Commentary: The coronavircus could take climate action with it LISTEN: How many stars will you give Singapore's F&B industry this COVID-19 season? In … [Read more...] about Commentary: The strange, lovely sight of clear skies in India amid COVID-19 gloom

The last year has brought untold stresses for thousands of people, and we’ve had to adapt to a new way of working as well as worrying about our health and that of our loved ones. It’s no surprise then, that many of us are turning to technology to help us unwind. The best gadgets to help you de-stress and relax at home can do everything from helping you to get a better sleep to boosting your mood with aromatherapy and oils. Stress can wreak havoc with our mental and physical wellbeing, causing anxiety and affecting our sleep. However, there are things you can do and buy to help control it. According to On Buy, there were 105,000 searches for air quality monitors, and 13,200 searches for mist diffusers in the last year to help de-stress. We've rounded up the best nifty gadgets below to help you relax at home. Best gadgets to help you de-stress and relax at home 1. Murlien Massage Roller Ball This bestselling massage roller ball is a great gadget to help de-stress by using … [Read more...] about Best gadgets to help you de-stress and relax at home

Conserving land is an essential element of any effort to battle climate change, a fact highlighted by the 30x30 plan supported by President Biden Joe Biden Biden offers support to union organizing efforts Senate Democrats nix 'Plan B' on minimum wage hike Kavanaugh dismays conservatives by dodging pro-Trump election lawsuits MORE . Fulfilling a campaign pledge, one of Biden’s first actions as president was to sign an executive order that established the goal of conserving a third of America’s land and ocean waters by 2030. Meeting that goal will not be easy, but it can be achieved if we harness both private and government resources and ensure more Americans can participate in land conservation efforts. The good news is that ocean conservation is already within reach of this threshold, with 26 percent of U.S. waters already protected . We have significantly more work to do when it comes to land, with only 12 percent conserved. ADVERTISEMENT The … [Read more...] about Biden should use private partnerships to save US lands