Rising Bad Air Quality Levels Expose Waste Issues, World Bank Funds Major Reform

Air pollution in Laos is worsening, with PM2.5 levels across southern provinces now reaching concentrations that pose risks to public health, according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment. In late February, air quality readings from Attapeu, Champasak, and Salavan ranged from 150 to 200 AQI, entering the “starting to affect health” category. […]