Forest fires occurring in many areas of Laos have created a large amount of fine particulate matter, driving PM2.5 levels to unprecedented highs. - VT
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/Asia News Network): The cabinet has issued an order for urgent action to tackle air pollution following the rise of particles with a diameter of 2.5 microns (PM2.5) or less to unsafe levels.
In its monthly meeting for March that concluded on Wednesday, the cabinet demanded a prompt response to prevent pollution impacting the people’s health, the economy and the tourism industry.
