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MP blames gasoline for cancer rise among children

An Iranian Member of Parliament has warned that the gasoline produced in the country is having many adverse effects on Iranian children, giving rise to numerous forms of cancer at an early age. » read more

Air pollution approaching critical stages in Tehran

Air pollution approaching critical stages in Tehran

The head of Tehran’s air-quality control announced on Monday that the capital’s air quality has reached the warning stage, and the section of the city known as Shahr Rey, with the most polluted air today, is steps away from reaching emergency levels.

Yousef Rashidi told the Mehr News Agency that the forecasts indicate that Tuesday will bring similar levels of pollution. » read more

Two Iranian cities among world's most polluted

Some cities in Iran, India and Pakistan have the worst air quality on Earth, according to a new report from the World Health Organization. » read more