Air pollution

Lung cancer cases among non-smokers are rising, with air pollution potentially contributing to the increase, according to a new study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal on World Cancer Day. The findings of the study…
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The World Health Organization 2024 report recently urged world leaders to “reduce pollution-related diseases and cut carbon emissions,” considering that air pollution—particularly extremely small particles known as PM2.5—causes around 7…
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Half of the staff in Delhi government offices will work from home in view of the deteriorating air quality in the the national capital, environment minister Gopal Rai announced on Wednesday. “To reduce pollution, Delhi government has…
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Record-breaking heat, extreme weather events, rising air pollution, and the spread of infectious diseases: experts warn that climate change is already inflicting widespread harm on human health — and the danger is escalating. As the latest…
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday slammed the Centre for failing to establish strict regulations to address the issue of stubble burning in North India, saying the Environment Protection Act has become “toothless.” The apex court also took…
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A vicious cycle of climate change, wildfires and air pollution is having a spiralling negative impact on human health, ecosystems and agriculture, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Key messages…
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At least 1.9 million are dying every year from heart disease and just under a million from strokes due to outdoor air pollution alone, according to a recently released World Heart Federation (WHF) report, reiterating the fact that air…
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In a recent review published in Antioxidants, researchers described the implications of exposure to air pollutants on male fertility parameters and sexual health. They further discussed the potential clinical effects of air pollution on…
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The Capital’s air quality marginally deteriorated on Wednesday and clocked a 24-hour average air quality index of 378 (very poor) — the worst it has been in December — according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) national…
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Delhi's air quality has slightly improved post-rainfall. Several parts of the national capital received light rainfall last night, bringing a much-needed respite from increased air pollution. Delhi government will now monitor the…
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