'Haze cannot be the norm': Malaysia urges Indonesia to take action
Environment minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad says Malaysia is still 'seriously' considering a law similar to Singapore that holds companies liable for air pollution.
Cloud seeding, school closures in the pipeline as haze worsens
The Department of Environment says air quality is deteriorating, particularly in the western part of the peninsula.
Canada wildfires shroud New York in apocalyptic haze
IQAir.com, which tracks air quality around the world, says New York is enduring the worst air quality index of any major city in the world.
Thailand air pollution leads millions to seek medical help
There have been 184,465 hospital admissions this week alone.
Mask up, use umbrellas, says health minister on haze
The public has been advised to limit time spent outdoors.
Schools to cancel outdoor activities if API readings hit unhealthy level
Deputy Education Minister Lim Hui Ying says schools will be told to close in the event of an API reading of 200 and above.
Air quality at unhealthy level in Seberang Jaya
Seberang Jaya had an air pollutant index reading of 151 as of 10am.
Heat and haze expected from July to September
MetMalaysia says the influence of external factors like tropical storms in neighbouring countries could cause dry condition in the peninsula.
Thick, toxic smog over Indian capital as temperatures, wind speed drop
Current severe conditions may ease by Saturday, but air quality is expected to remain 'very poor' until Nov 17.
Beijing shuts roads, playgrounds amid heavy smog after coal spike
World leaders have gathered in Scotland this week for COP26 negotiations billed as one of the last chances to avert catastrophic climate change, though Chinese President Xi Jinping made a written address instead of attending in person.
Court finds Indonesia president negligent over pollution in landmark case
Experts have warned for years about the threat posed by Jakarta's smog to the health of residents, especially children.
Smog tower to help Delhi breathe but experts sceptical
They say while smog towers may work they are just a pinprick against the vehicle fumes, construction dirt, industrial emissions and agricultural stubble burning that engulf the city.
