Prescribed burns literally fight fire with more fire. Often referred to as "beneficial fires," they target areas at risk for ...

Many regions in Nepal's south and east have also become unhealthy, AQI data shows. "The primary cause of the recent rise in ...

"Our analysis shows that air quality in Kathmandu was not healthy even before. But the forest fires and a stagnant atmosphere ...

Houston-area residents living near Sam Houston National Forest risk breathing ... of the blaze. As the fire continues, that may change. WATCH FOR POLLUTION: Texas air quality map & tracker ...

Forest fires are burning in several areas of northern Thailand, contributing to the annual spike in air pollution that comes with farmers burning stubble to prepare their land for the next crop.

"The prevailing dry conditions have led to more instances of forest fires across the country," said Sagar Adhikari, Air Pollution Analyst at ICIMOD. He emphasized that emissions from residential ...

Met officials expect the air quality to improve, as chances of light to moderate rainfall are high until Sunday.

The health ministry issued a statement stating that Nepal has recently been listed among the most polluted countries according to the Air Quality Index (AQI). With Kathmandu's AQI level reaching 348, ...

The Himalayan Nation's Ministry of Health reports that air pollution causes 42,000 deaths in Nepal annually 19 per cent of which are children under five and 27 per cent are individuals over 70. The ...

The Ministry of Health reports that air pollution causes 42,000 deaths in Nepal ... and efforts to control forest fires. “Citizens have been encouraged to use masks, reduce outdoor activities ...

Forest fires are burning in several areas of ... the fires are fuelling Thailand's anxieties about air pollution, which causes millions of people to need medical treatment each year.