India is ranked third only to Bangladesh and Pakistan on worst air quality. PM 2.5 concentration in India is 5.2 times above the WHO annual air quality guideline. Air pollution was the fourth leading risk factor for early death worldwide, surpassed only by high blood pressure, tobacco use, and poor diet. Pollutants equal to or smaller than 10 and 2.5 microns in diameter (PM10 and PM2.5) can enter the bloodstream causing cardiovascular and respiratory impacts. Yet, we have some of the best places with the World’s cleanest air.
An AQI between 0 and 50 is considered ‘good,‘ 51 and 100’ satisfactory,’ 101 and 200′ moderate,’ 201 and 300′ poor,’ 301 and 400 ‘very poor,’ then 401 and between 500 is considered ‘severe.’ The concentration of an air pollutant is given in micrograms (one-millionth of a gram) per cubic meter air or µg/m3.
With increasing pollution in the country from the past few weeks, everyone wants to go to the safest places to breathe clean air. So let’s talk about some of the best places with the World’s cleanest air and where the AQI level is good.
1. Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich is on the top of the list of good air quality. The city is known for its high quality of life and the cleanest air in the World.
2. Hamburg, Germany
Germany invested more than 500 million euros in sponsoring the Clean Air Initiative. As a result, the city banned old diesel engines from cutting down on air pollution.
3. Halifax, Canada
Halifax took the clean air initiative very seriously and implemented several measures to ensure air quality remains healthy.
4. Adelaide, Australia
Adelaide is considered one of the best cities to live in, in the World.
5. Bangor, Maine
Bangor is a small town, but it has the cleanest air in the entire US. The city is also known for its low crime rates.
6. Helsinki, Finland
The city is also a part of the Clean Air Initiative and takes the monitoring of its ecosystem.
7. Calgary, Canada
Calgary is recognized as one of the best places to live due to its clean air and high quality of life.
