A recent study has revealed an increase in air pollution in numerous global cities following the cessation of air quality monitoring by U.S. embassies and consulates. The report, released on Monday, highlights the impact since the discontinuation of this program last year.
In March 2025, the Trump administration stopped the initiative that provided independent air quality data from over 80 U.S. diplomatic locations. This decision was attributed to budget limitations.
The absence of this critical data has led to a rise in pollution levels, as cities around the world relied on these readings to gauge their air quality issues.
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