Air pollution, US cities

Report reveals 2024's most polluted cities, countries: Which US cities made the list?
Data from more than 40,000 air quality monitoring stations in 138 countries, territories and regions were analyzed for the report, IQAir said.
Most polluted cities in the world — and the U.S. — revealed in annual report
The countries with the worst air quality included Bangladesh and India, according to an annual report from IQAir.
India has six of the world's 10 most polluted cities, report shows
Chad, in central Africa, is the world’s most polluted country, while California has the worst air pollution in North America, according to an IQAir report.
This Meghalaya city topped list of world's most polluted cities in 2024
Byrnihat, declared the world's most polluted city, faces severe health issues due to industrial pollution. Residents report respiratory diseases, contaminated water, and factory violations, prompting protests and calls for stricter regulations from local authorities.
World’s most polluted cities are in Asia, says report
IQAir latest study shows 19 of 20 cities with worst air pollution are in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, and Kazakhstan
20 most polluted cities in the world
Air pollution remains a serious global challenge, with some cities experiencing dangerously high levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5). According to the latest IQAir report, 19 of the 20 most polluted cities in the world are in Asia,
India fifth most polluted country whereas Byrnihat in Meghalaya the world’s most polluted city: IQAir Report
India ranked as the fifth most polluted country in the world in 2024, with Byrnihat, Meghalaya, recognized as the most polluted metropolitan area globally. Despite a 7% decline in PM2.5 levels, New Delhi remained the most polluted capital.
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New report finds only seven countries met world clean air standards in 2024
The IQAir World Quality Report found that Chad, the Congo, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India had the dirtiest air.
Particulate matter levels in air exceed WHO limits in majority of world's big cities
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The Countries Improving Air Pollution Most
In the five years between 2019 and 2024, average annual air pollution by particles of 2.5 micrometers in diameter or smaller decreased by more than 30 microgram per cubicmeter of ...