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Burning plastic as home fuel in low‑income cities — Level B2 — a pile of trash
13 Jan 2026

Burning plastic as home fuel in low‑income cities

A study finds that people in low‑ and middle‑income cities often burn plastic as household fuel. Researchers link the practice to irregular waste collection and energy poverty, and warn of serious health risks.

Photo by Hush Naidoo Jade Photography, Unsplash

Traffic and Pollution in Asian Cities — Level B2 — Traffic jams dominate a busy cityscape.
24 Jul 2024

Traffic and Pollution in Asian Cities

Traffic congestion in many Asian cities raises pollution, lowers living standards and costs economies money. Cities such as Delhi, Bangkok and Metro Manila are expanding metros, switching to electric vehicles and using pricing and technology to reduce traffic.

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