The amount of dust in the air eased slightly in 2023, the United Nations said Friday, warning that poor environmental management was fuelling sand and dust storms.
GENEVA, Switzerland —
Surface dust concentrations in 2023 were slightly lower on average than in 2022, due to reduced dust emissions from regions including North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, the Iranian Plateau, northern India, central Australia and northwestern China, the WMO said. "It caused a dramatic decline in air quality, with PM10 concentrations in some areas exceeding 9,000 microgrammes per cubic metre.
"Scientific evidence shows that human activities are having an impact on sand and dust storms. For example higher temperatures, drought and higher evaporation lead to lower soil moisture.The WMO said there were some positives to dust being transported over the oceans. Game designer Sam Alfred is keenly aware of the challenge he faces in trying to build a video game with climate change at...
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