Pakistan’s capital Islamabad was once known for its lush greenery, but the felling of trees across the city for infrastructure and military monuments has prompted local anger and even lawsuits. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/08/asia-pacific/society/pakistan-islamabad-concrete-residents/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #society #pakistan #islamabad #smog #trees #deforestation
India’s capital recorded its worst pollution in nearly a decade this winter, sparking rare public protests and criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party over its handling of the air quality emergency. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/02/asia-pacific/science-health/delhi-air-pollution-anger/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #asiapacific #sciencehealth #india #newdelhi #pollution #narendramodi #bjp #smog
The hazy air hovering over U.S. metropolises, including Chicago and New York, this summer is reminding Americans of just how connected they are with their northern neighbor. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/08/10/north-america-wildfires-health-impact/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #climatechange #emissions #wildfires #canada #us #northamerica #pollution #smog #health