air pollution
Air Pollution Claims Nearly 7 Million Lives Worldwide Each Year
Air pollution represents the single greatest environmental risk to human health and is linked to nearly 7 million premature deaths every year, according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO estimates show that as many as 89 percent…
Does Exercise Make Sense When the Air Is Bad?
That evening, there wasn’t a single free parking space in front of my building, so I parked about a hundred meters away, near the playground. The fog was thick, and the heavy mix of smog and moisture was already pressing…
Cities in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina Rank Among Europe’s Most Polluted by PM2.5
Cities in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina ranked among the most polluted in Europe in terms of PM2.5 air pollution in 2024, according to data from IQAir, an internationally recognized air quality monitoring platform. PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter…
When Smog Enters Our Homes: How Much Do Air Purifiers Really Protect Us?
These days, air quality has once again become a central topic — and one of the major public health concerns. It’s a shame how quickly we forget about this problem as soon as warmer days arrive, but today I won’t…
Energy Advisory Centers: Knowledge as the Currency of Climate Policy
Opportunities for change sometimes arise only in times of crisis. Climate change is a crisis that has forced us to finally alter our poor energy habits and raise the level of energy literacy. Energy transition, as a pillar of climate…
Serbia Adopts New Air Protection Law – Stricter Penalties for Polluters
The National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia has adopted the Law on Air Protection, a key legislative framework introducing significant changes aimed at more effective air quality management, according to a statement from the Ministry of Mining and Energy.…
From Soot to Ink – How Pollution Becomes a Tool for Art
Air pollution often resembles dense fog covering cities, and artists frequently use it as inspiration for powerful, mystical photographs. While it may appear abstract and mesmerizing in images, the reality is far more serious—air pollution is responsible for the highest…