WHO to host Air Pollution Summit in Accra
The quality of air in Ghana’s capital, Accra, remains poor and high above national standards and World Health Organisation (WHO) requirements
Africa: New WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines Aim to Save Millions of Lives From Air Pollution
Air pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats to human health, alongside climate change. Reading time: New WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs) provide clear evidence of the damage air pollution inflicts on human health, at even lower concentrations than previously understood. The guidelines recommend new air quality levels to protect the health of […]
Air pollution in Accra still high – EPA
The quality of air in Accra remains poor and high above the Ghana national standards and World Health Organisation (WHO) requirements, the Executive Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr Henry Kwabena Kokofu has said. Contributors to the poor air quality include, mining, forestry, cement, manufacturing industries, vehicle emissions, and waste burning. The EPA […]
