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This week the World Health Organisation (WHO) released a global survey of urban air quality, but the figures for New Zealand have caused more than a bit of confusion. The survey collected PM10 values from official sources in over 1000 cities from around the globe. PM10 values are a measure of air pollution, standing for [...]

With the 2008 Olympic Games fast approaching, some in the media are raising the issue of Beijing’s air quality and the likelihood it will impact athletes’ performance: Radio New Zealand News: Haze over Beijing TVNZ One News: Hazy skies cover Beijing Reuters: Even with “blue skies”, is Beijing’s air safe? Others are downplaying the pollution [...]