Tag: environmental health

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The Day the Sky Turned Orange: Living Through Singapore’s Haze Season

The first time the PSI crossed 300, I was in a taxi on the way to the airport. Outside the windshield, Marina Bay had vanished into a sepia blur—like someone had slipped a tobacco

The Invisible Bill Behind Secunda's Smoke

From a distance, the Sasol Secunda plant looks like an industrial city unto itself. Located in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa, it is the largest coal-to-liquids facility i

When the Sky Turns Grey: Navigating Haze Season in Malaysia

There’s a particular kind of quiet that settles over Malaysian cities when haze rolls in. Commuters pull scarves tighter, schools adjust their outdoor schedules, and phone screens

Understanding AQI: How Air Quality Affects Our Health and Daily Lives

Air quality is a critical factor in determining the health and well-being of individuals, especially in urban areas where pollution levels can be high. The AQI, or Air Quality Inde

The Canyon Effect in the City Core

One of the most overlooked factors in the Central Region is how the urban layout interacts with airborne particles. Unlike the East Coast Park waterfront or the open reservoirs of

The Different Faces of Waste

Not all waste is created equal. It's generally categorized to ensure it's handled in the safest and most efficient way possible.
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is the fancy term for w