Air Pollution

The impacts of climate change are being felt by both infants and their birth-givers, according to the session, “Every breath you take: why ambient air pollution and climate change matter to birthing people and infants,” presented at the…
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India fared badly on air pollution index in 2022 even though it improved three places from the previous year on the list of countries with worst air quality, according to a report. India was ranked eighth on the list, dropping three places…
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A massive spike in air pollution in Bangkok and neighbouring Thai provinces prompted authorities to urge people to stay indoors and avoid any outdoor activity, Reuters reported. The PM2.5 concentration in Bangkok, Thailand’s capital was at…
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Air pollution can cause serious health issues, and it can also trigger fatal heart attacks and strokes. Higher exposure to toxic air can lead to the narrowing of blood vessels in those already suffering from heart conditions, according to…
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While the festivities of Diwali bring us a lot to celebrate, what it also brings with it are more concentrated levels of pollutants and particulate matter, such as those found in haze and smoke when fireworks are used. This rise in…
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दिल्ली-एनसीआर में सर्दियों की आहट के साथ ही वायु प्रदूषण का लेवल भी तेजी से बढ़ा है। दिल्ली, गाजियाबाद, नोएडा, गुरुग्राम और फरीदाबाद समेत एनसीआर के शहरों में एयर क्वॉलिटी इंडेक्स का स्तर बेहद गिर गया है। इसके चलते लोगों को स्वास्थ्य संबंधी…
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India Meteorological Department (IMD) director general M Mohapatra said a trough in the westerlies (elongated region of relatively low atmospheric pressure, often associated with weather systems) also caused the remnant of the cyclone to…
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With winter securing its grip in Uttar Pradesh, the cold air and dry weather have intensified the air pollution situation from Meerut to Muzaffarnagar as citizens continue to inhale the stagnant air laden with a high concentration of…
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Delhi’s Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday called an urgent meeting to discuss the issue of air pollution in the national capital. This comes minutes after the Supreme Court demanded an emergency plan on Delhi’s alarming air quality…
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New Delhi’s air quality improved marginally on Monday morning, inching up to the “very poor” category after the Capital experienced three consecutive days of “severe” air quality due to the double impact of firecrackers burst during Diwali…
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