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The atmosphere of Earth consists of a layer of mixed gas that is retained by gravity, surrounding the Earth's surface. It contains variable quantities of suspended aerosols and particulates that create weather features such as clouds and hazes. The atmosphere serves as a protective buffer between the Earth's surface and outer space. It shields the surface from most meteoroids and ultraviolet solar radiation, reduces diurnal temperature variation – the temperature extremes between day and night, and keeps it warm through heat retention via the greenhouse effect.
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Singapore will activate haze-related medical subsidies on Monday, capping treatment costs at S$10 (US$7.82) for eligible patients as worsening air quality raises health concerns.
Air quality in the Republic took a turn for the worse after noon on Monday (Oct 12), as the prevailing winds again raised PM2.5 levels, with concentration reading in central Singapore again entering the high band.At 1pm, one-hour PM2.5 ranged from 91 in southern Singapore to 156 in the central region. The next highest…
IQAir reports an air quality index of 216 in Singapore as haze obscures landmarks and raises concerns over outdoor Formula 1 entertainment.