Air pollution

The air quality in Delhi has now touched the last stage of the index to ‘severe plus’ leaving citizens vulnerable to severe health conditions. The air quality index (AQI) in the national capital on Sunday clocked at 454 which prompted the…
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The national capital's air quality index (AQI) was 457 at 5am on Sunday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and no respite is expected from the toxic air that the city and its neighbouring districts have been breathing…
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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…
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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…
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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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Delhi’s air quality was in the ‘very poor’ category on Monday as shallow smog engulfed the entire city in the early morning hours. According to weather forecasters, partly cloudy sky in expected later in the day. The hourly air quality…
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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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Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced the closure of primary schools until further orders even as the government was also considering odd-even vehicle rationing to check alarming pollution levels. He said the outdoor…
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Two days after Diwali, Delhi's air quality index showed some improvement early Wednesday morning. The AQI that had slipped into the very poor category improved to poor at 6 am. However, within hours, it again slipped into the very poor…
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