The Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) is a measure of the concentration of particulate matter (PM) in the air. PM is a complex mixture of solid and liquid particles suspended in the air, and can include dust, smoke, and other pollutants.
PM can have a number of adverse health effects, including:
PSI is measured on a scale from 0 to 500. The higher the PSI, the more PM is in the air and the greater the health risk.
The PSI levels in Singapore today can be found on the National Environment Agency's (NEA) website. The NEA updates the PSI levels hourly.
There are a number of things you can do to protect yourself from PM, including:
The main sources of PM in Singapore are:
The Singapore government is working to reduce PM levels in the country. Some of the measures that are being taken include:
PSI is a measure of the concentration of PM in the air. PM can have a number of adverse health effects, including respiratory problems, cardiovascular problems, and cancer. The PSI levels in Singapore can be found on the NEA's website. There are a number of things you can do to protect yourself from PM, including staying indoors when the PSI levels are high, wearing a mask when you are outdoors, and using an air purifier in your home or office. The Singapore government is working to reduce PM levels in the country.
What are the health effects of PM?
PM can have a number of adverse health effects, including:
What are the sources of PM in Singapore?
The main sources of PM in Singapore are:
What is being done to reduce PM in Singapore?
The Singapore government is working to reduce PM levels in the country. Some of the measures that are being taken include:
What can I do to protect myself from PM?
There are a number of things you can do to protect yourself from PM, including:
Table 1: PSI levels and their corresponding health effects
PSI level | Health effects |
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0-50 | No significant health effects |
51-100 | Minor health effects, such as eye irritation and coughing |
101-200 | Moderate health effects, such as shortness of breath and wheezing |
201-300 | Severe health effects, such as chest pain and heart attacks |
301-500 | Very severe health effects, such as strokes and death |
Table 2: Main sources of PM in Singapore
Source | Percentage of PM emissions |
---|---|
Vehicle emissions | 22% |
Industrial emissions | 21% |
Construction activities | 18% |
Forest fires | 15% |
Other | 24% |
Table 3: Measures being taken to reduce PM in Singapore
Measure | Target |
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Promote the use of cleaner vehicles | 100% of new vehicles to be electric or hybrid by 2030 |
Implement stricter emission standards for industries | 50% reduction in industrial emissions by 2020 |
Require construction sites to use dust control measures | 100% of construction sites to use dust control measures by 2025 |
Work with neighboring countries to reduce regional air pollution | Collaborate with neighboring countries to reduce regional air pollution by 50% by 2030 |
Table 4: Things you can do to protect yourself from PM
Action | Benefit |
---|---|
Stay indoors when the PSI levels are high | Reduces exposure to PM |
Wear a mask when you are outdoors | Filters out PM |
Use an air purifier in your home or office | Removes PM from the air |
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