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clean air
Environment / 13 weeks ago
Why a handful of islands have the world’s cleanest air
The air quality ranking isn’t led by vast industrial economies but by tiny island territories with clean skies and windswept coastlines. The IQAir 2024 World Air Quality Report reveals that the Bahamas, Bermuda and French Polynesia recorded average fine‑particulate (PM₂.₅) concentrations of 2.3–2.6 µg/m³, well below the World Health Organisation’s guideline of 5.0 µg/m³.
Environment / 1 year ago
5 countries with the highest forest area
Forests play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance, supporting biodiversity, and mitigating climate change. Globally, approximately 31% of Earth's land area is covered by forests. However, deforestation remains a significant concern, with 21 countries losing more than 25% of their forest cover since 1990.
