THE environmental watchdog EcoWaste Coalition on Monday said air pollution in Metro Manila is usually at its worst during New Year revelries because of exploded firecrackers and fireworks.

EcoWaste cited a study by the Manila Observatory in 2019 where the recorded hourly average fine particulate matter (PM2.5) was at 143.4 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3).

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