Smoke Pollution - Thailand
Thailand's Chiang Mai was ranked the world's most polluted city on Friday, with authorities urging people to work from home to avoid the hazardous air. Smoke from forest fires and farmers burning crop stubble has blanketed the popular tourist destination in recent weeks.
Thailand has been choking on heavy air pollution since the start of the year, caused in part by seasonal agricultural burning. Nearly two million people have needed hospital treatment for respiratory conditions caused by air pollution this year, according to the public health ministry.
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