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Air Pollution Rises Again as India Reopens
Even though the pollution levels in six major cities plummeted during the initial phase of the lockdown, it is on the rise again as...
Risk of Multiple Sclerosis High in Urbanites due to Air Pollution
Air pollution could be a risk factor for the development of multiple sclerosis (MS), say researchers, adding that MS risk was 29 per cent...
While the Humans Are Caged Amid the Lockdown, Wildlife and Nature Enjoys
By Kanan Parmar How many of you remember that before the COVID-19 pandemic, the earth was facing another crisis- the environmental crisis? Amid the lockdown, social...
Here’s How the Lockdown Has Affected New Delhi
By Anjana Pasricha “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” said Benjamin Franklin, one of America’s founding fathers. Living...
Researchers Develop New Framework To Select Best Trees For Fighting Air Pollution
Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a new framework for selecting the best trees for fighting air pollution that originates from our roads. In...
COVID-19 Outbreak Has Reduced Pollution Levels: ESA
The European Space Agency (ESA) has noted a positive effect of the world-wide coronavirus outbreak, saying satellite data is showing reduced air pollution in...
Breathing Dirty Air Can Make You More Prone To Diabetes, Obesity and other Chronic illnesses: Study
Breathing dirty air takes a heavy toll on gut bacteria, boosting risk of obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders and other chronic illnesses, a new study...
Xiaomi Works To Make “Smart Masks” That Collect Air Data in Real-Time
Chinese company Xiaomi has been granted a patent for smart masks that would come equipped with sensors and a chip to gather real-time data...
Exposure to Ground Level Ozone Increases Risk of Death
Researchers have found that daily exposure to ground level ozone in cities worldwide is associated with an increased risk of death. This is the...
Follow these Tips and Don’t let the Pollution Damage your Hair
Did you know our scalp comprises of 1,50,000 hair follicles! Excessive exposure to pollution, dust and dirt can cause scalp irritation and wreak havoc...
India to Set up Bio-Gas Plants to Tackle Pollution, but Experts Unsure
India is planning to set up more than 100 bio-gas plants and provide thousands of farmers with machines to dispose of crop stubble in...
Pollution-Linked Deaths Highest in India: Study
India leads the world in pollution-linked deaths, followed by China and Nigeria, according to a report published Wednesday that estimated the global impact of contaminants...
Delhi Citizens Try out Oxygen Bar as Pollution Chokes them
By Anjana Pasricha As Delhi chokes on air so dirty that many struggle to breathe or develop niggling coughs or far more serious respiratory problems, some...
Reduction in Air Pollution May Increase Life-Expectancy: Study
Reductions in Air Pollution yielded fast and dramatic impacts on health-outcomes, as well as decreases in all-cause morbidity, a new study suggests. The study, published...
China- Top Contributor in Global Warming
As world leaders gather in Spain to discuss how to slow the warming of the planet, a spotlight falls on China — the top...
Delhi Has Become Worse Than Hell: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday said that Delhi has become worse than "Narak" (hell) in the wake of deteriorating air quality, mounting garbage and...
Reckless Disposal Of Plastic Is The Real Issue: Expert
BY SHARON THAMBALA The increasing use of plastic in daily life is not a problem, but it's reckless disposal by stakeholders is the real issue,...
Union Environment Ministry Rolling out Anti-pollution Measures for Delhi NCR region
The Union Environment Ministry and the states in the Delhi NCR region have agreed on a special campaign for rolling out anti-pollution measures, including...
Pollution Severe In Delhi In Spite Of Odd-Even Scheme: SC
The Supreme Court on Friday said in spite of Odd-Even vehicle rationing scheme, pollution has reached a severe level, and again called the Chief...
Pollution Problem in Delhi Likely to Influence Upcoming Delhi Assembly Polls
More than eight in 10 residents of Delhi said the current pollution problem in the city is likely to influence their decision to vote...
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