Chiang Mai’s atmosphere the worlds most polluted today - IQAir

16 Sept 14:18 Key points summarised by AI

Chiang Mai is currently ranked as the world's most polluted city, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 200, according to IQAir.
Eight northern Thai provinces, including Chiang Mai, are reporting 'Red level' PM2.5 dust, with Chiang Mai's concentration reaching 130.9µg/m³.
NASA is conducting a four-day aerial survey of air pollution in Thailand, focusing on Chiang Mai and Bangkok, in cooperation with Thai agencies.

Thailand secures US$200m World Bank loan for clean energy and low carbon cities

Yesterday 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).