UAE has more polluted air than India or China
 

http://http://time.com/3933487/pollution-climate-change-world-bank-report-uae/

I wasn't expecting that :ooh:

Link doesn't work.....or maybe it's blocked for some unknown and unconnected reason?!! Will try my Victor Papa November computer.

Harry

Just goggle it
Almost 3 x worst than India

There is an extra http:// in the link . Happens when you post a hyperlink unless you erase the default .

http://time.com/3933487/pollution-cl...nk-report-uae/

Does this report surprise anyone? Just look at that thin orange pollution layer as you arrive or depart in DXB. That is the air you breathe. Explains all the respiratory problems that the Drs have to deal with here.

Finger trouble...the link works now :)

Hmmm, that'll be why I've had a cough for the last 9 months then!
Still a little surprised it's worse than China though.

Apart from the actual environment, there is not a lot of heavy industry in the UAE, I'm confused too

Must be the ever present dust:uhoh:

Dust, sand and not forgetting all the concrete powder. Is there anywhere in Dubai that is not having major building work going on?
It's like sharks, if they stop swimming (even while sleeping) they drown, if Dubai stops building.......

What a useless topic and discussion...

We'll having just shipped in a load of workers from the 'subcontinent', there's definitely something wrong with the smell of the air in the cabin, wherein it's definitely a bit funky back there!

Wingman....

Actually its very relevant. Especially if your children are asthmatic....

King coal.....

Thats just racist and an unnecessary comment. Shame on you.

Not racist, just inaccurate. You get the same eau de BO on any ULR to the US. Smell has a race?

I'm pretty sure the biggest source of pollution is the stuff that spews from the mouths of Fleet and HR during management washups. Not to mention the bilious material that TC emits on a regular basis.

OKC-I used to be pretty put off by the smell too-still am to be honest, however maybe time for a reality check for you. Would you pay >10% of your wage for deodorant-I know I wouldn't. Also, as someone else said, try going into the cabin on any flight greater than 7hrs (with the possible exception of Japan) and the olfactory assault is the same (or even in the crew rest). If your comment was tongue in cheek-then disregard this post. Like everyone else too tired to really interpret nuances at the moment.

NoLimit , not inaccurate . He didn't state that it was limited to only one region .
Clear to land - Same , and inability to afford deodorant does not change the fact that some may find the resultant odour offensive .
Payscale : maybe unnecessary , maybe not politically correct , but if this is the standard , then the majority of what is posted here would fall into this category .

Most think the same and get real , it is not just on flights . OKC said it . Seems it was a fact on his flight , and actually no one is disputing the accuracy , just deflecting the target( Japan/US flights >7 hrs ) for a more palatable PC statement .

I recall a recent thread on the subcontinent "licencing issue" and hiring at EK . This was deemed offensive to some and summarily dismissed by the majority as a case of "if the cap fits ".

Amazing how quick a thread drifts. Serious concerns about pollution vs body odour? Really? The thread has relevance as it is yet another nail in the coffin for reasons not to live in the Sandpit. Start asking around and you will soon see how many people are affected with various respiratory problems, asthma, coughs that won't go away etc. It is certainly relevant if you want to bring a family to live here. Previously I thought how I would never want to live in China/HKG for very same reason yet potentially we are doing the same here. Food for thought!

Come on.... what are we all worrying about.

I guarantee that in a couple of weeks the great impartial news source that is the Gulf News, will be carrying a picture of someone in a brilliant white robe handing over a new award for 'The Worlds Most Improved/ Cleanest Air' to some minion marginally lower on the pecking scale.

It will be the usual piece of bling from Karama but because they have an award the problem will have been solved.

We all know the score here, hand a local an award and he is suddenly the worlds best at everything!!!!!

Having lived in Asia, flown to India etc, there is no way the UAE more polluted. I'm sure it's related to the sand particles in the air.

Chinese cities are far worse having breathed the air - try HKG on a smoggy day. Doctors in HKG are known to recommend people with asthma they have no choice but to move.

UAE is no island in the south pacific but it's not that bad IMO.

Yeah, Saltaire, those scientists are full of crap. Trust your nose and it's infinite wisdom. :ugh: