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Indicator of Increasing Air Pollution in Istanbul: SMOG
Indicator of Increasing Air Pollution in Istanbul: SMOG

Air pollution in Istanbul is becoming more and more dangerous day by day. Smog was influential in the city on 4–8 November, an essential indicator of this pollution. The weather event perceived as fog in those days was smog, which most of the publi...

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The Impact of the Oil and Gas Industry on Air Pollution
The Impact of the Oil and Gas Industry on Air Pollution

More than 95% of the world population does not live in a healthy environment by the current standards of WHO (2005, WHO air quality directive). Although various environmental activities (volcanoes, fire, Etc.) release different pollutants into the at...

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Air Quality Management in Cities
Air Quality Management in Cities

Today, air pollution is considered one of the most critical environmental problems cities face. With increasing population pressure, the air quality has deteriorated in many cities. Air pollution levels in cities pose a significant threat to human he...

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Urban Heat Island Effect
Urban Heat Island Effect

Urban heat island are urbanized areas exposed to higher temperatures than the outer regions. Structures such as buildings, roads, and other infrastructure absorb and re-radiate more of the sun’s heat than natural landscapes such as forests and bodi...

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Urban Air Pollution: Sources and Pollutants
Urban Air Pollution: Sources and Pollutants

In 2019, World Health Organization (WHO) has considered air pollution as “the greatest environmental risk to health”. Not being aware of this is even greater risk. This blog post shines light on urban sources of air pollution and most common poll...

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Measurement Methods in Monitoring Air Quality
Measurement Methods in Monitoring Air Quality

According to the World Health Organization, air pollution is the world’s most significant environmental health risk, with 99% of people breathing polluted air and causing one in eight deaths (URL 1, 2). Atmospheric pollution causes regional events ...

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The World’s Energy U-Turn: Coal
The World’s Energy U-Turn: Coal

Emphasizing that climate change has become a global priority, COP26 was held in Glasgow from 31 October to 12 November 2021 under the presidency of the United Kingdom. The decision to reduce coal gradually at the summit, where the Industrial Revoluti...

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The Impact of The Mining Industry on Air Pollution
The Impact of The Mining Industry on Air Pollution

Mining is one of the most critical sectors that constitute a significant portion of the world economy. Unfortunately, due to the nature of its production stage, environmental problems arise. One crucial problem affecting the health of the public livi...

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Increasing Demand for Cement Triggers Air Pollution
Increasing Demand for Cement Triggers Air Pollution

The cement industry has an essential role in developing housing and infrastructure. It is also quite critical in the overall economy with the level of employment it provides and is effective for the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, the cement i...

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How Fireworks Affect Air Quality
How Fireworks Affect Air Quality

When it comes to fireworks, the first thing that comes to mind is its displays, which are indispensable for national and memorable days in many parts of the world and create a visual feast. If you’re a music lover, you probably think of Katy Perry...

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