Air pollution returns along OMR as VOC emissions from SIDCO pharma plant trigger health concerns
CHENNAI: Thousands of residents living in high-rises along Old Mahabalipuram Road in localities like Kelambakkam, Siruse
Air pollution, human activity linked to worsening fog in Indo-Gangetic Plain: World Met body
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reports a surge in air pollution and winter fog across the Indo-Gangetic Pla
Air Pollution Fuels Infections
The transition from winter to summer, especially during hazy days or winter rains, creates high-risk windows when airbor
Cardiologist Dr. Dmitry Yaranov warns that heart disease stems from more than cholesterol or lack of exercise. In an Ins
Your Hairstyle Could Cause Air Pollution Comparable To Busy Traffic, Study Warns
A typical 10-20 minute hair styling routine using common hair care products and heated tools can release alarming levels
Lucknow Diary | Now, AI-based solution to help check food fraud
Researchers at the CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) in Lucknow have developed an AI-
Activists protest to save 368 trees at Cantonment
BENGALURU: Environmental activists and citizens on Sunday protested at the Cantonment Railway Colony, urging the Bruhat
Metals, sulphate in air pollution mixture may worsen asthma
Metals, particularly nickel and vanadium, and sulphate particles- components of fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) c
Air pollution reducing average life expectancy by 3.5 years, says study
NEW DELHI: Air pollution is reducing the average life expectancy in India by 3.5 years, nearly twice the impact of child
KATHMANDU, Aug 18: Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Monday called for regional cooperation to address the crisis of
After Top Court Relief To Old Cars, Delhi Tests Tech To Clean Up Truck Fumes
In a bid to tackle one of the worst sources of air pollution, Delhi has begun testing retrofitting devices that promise
SC halts coercive action against owners of old vehicles in Delhi-NCR; to re-examine 2018 ban
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directedno coercive action to be taken against the owners of 10-year-old diesel
5 Silent causes of indoor pollution in cities that are harming your lungs
Indoor air pollution in Indian homes is a growing concern, often stemming from unseen sources. Common household items li
CHANDIGARH: Due to a sudden surge in cardiac arrest cases causing deaths during gym workouts and while playing, for the
You can get lung cancer in Delhi without smoking, warns shocking new study
Delhi faces a growing lung cancer crisis, with air pollution emerging as a major risk factor, especially among non-smoke
Minnesota is grappling with severely degraded air quality, ranking among the worst globally due to Canadian wildfire smo
Texas lake hits 100% capacity after 15 years officials urge caution amid flooding fears
Heavy rains filled Lake Buchanan in Texas, a first since 2005. Authorities released water to prevent floods. The lake re
No air pollution in Gurgaon? All Haryana AQI monitoring stations have been defunct since April
Haryana's air quality monitoring network, comprising 29 stations, has been offline since April 2, leaving a data void as
Air pollution exposure linked to higher dementia risk, major study finds
A new study links air pollution to a higher risk of dementia. Researchers reviewed many studies with millions of people.
Stubble burning in Punjab? Not this year, govt unveils aggressive new strategy to stop it cold
Punjab is implementing a tech-driven strategy to combat stubble burning, utilizing satellite surveillance and real-time
Car Emissions, Air Pollution Linked To Higher Dementia Risk: Study
Regular exposure to air pollution, including that coming from car exhaust emissions, can increased your risk of dementia
The government on Thursday raised concerns over the credibility of a global report that ranked India among the worlds mo
Meghalaya, Assam panels to push for cleaner air in Byrnihat
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 18: The Meghalaya Assemblys Environment Committee is preparing to engage with its Assam c
Delhi to conduct cloud seeding trials in September to combat air pollution: Environment Minister
The trials, earlier planned for early July, were postponed after inputs from the India Meteorological Department (IMD),
Delhis refuelling ban: simple policy, but imprecise
Delhis fuel-denial policy reflects urgency to act on air pollution, but rules alone wont deliver clean air
In defence of Delhis old-vehicle ban
End-of-life vehicles make a significant contribution to air pollution in the city and its neighbourhood; though a rollba
Study links air pollution to preterm births, low birth weight in India
The study has also found that Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh bear the brunt of the reproductive consequences
Delhis bold plan: cloud seeding to fight air pollution
Delhi is preparing to fight air pollution with a bold experiment artificial rain. In a first for India, the city plans
Controlling Air Pollution with Air Pollution Tolerant Plants
By K K Sharma,Former Director Agriculture Jammu In a bid to tackle rising air pollution and urbanization challenges, Jam
13% Children Born Prematurely. 17% With Low Birth Weight In India: Report
India's demographic health survey 2019-21 reveals that 13 per cent of children were born prematurely, and 17 per cent wi
Air pollution is a greater threat than tobacco, says doctor
He said the rise of non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders has overtaken commu
CHANDIGARH: Demanding the declaration of No-Go-Area zones for waste dumping, burning and landfills, over 100 geo-tagged
Delhi: Artificial rain project postponed to August-end amid monsoon
Delhi's cloud seeding project is now delayed. It was planned to combat air pollution. The new schedule is from August 30
Delhi: No sale of diesel, petrol to vehicles above 10, 15 years of age from tomorrow
New Delhi: Starting Tuesday, the Delhi government is planning to stop the sale of petrol and diesel to end-of-life (EoL)
Delhi-NCR: Delhiites gear up for FIRST-EVER artificial rain from..., know how it will work
In a first, the Delhi government is gearing up for artificial rain through cloud seeding, aiming to reduce air pollution
Delhi to Get First Artificial Rain in July
Cloud seeding trial from July 411 aims to combat air pollution; IIT Kanpur leads project with IMD and DGCA coordination.
If successful, this initiative could become a regular method to fight pollution in Delhi and possibly other cities in In
First-ever artificial rain in Delhi likely from July 4 to 11: Environment Minister
All necessary clearances obtained, city about to take a historic step in mitigating air pollution, says Manjinder Singh
Wealth from waste: how crop residue can provide nutritious cattle fodder, make farming eco-friendly
Burning of agricultural residue is a major cause of air pollution in the country, but what if the waste material could b
Starting July 1, Delhi will ban older vehicles (diesel over 10 years, petrol over 15) from refueling, enforced by ANPR c
Study on air pollution in 15 community kitchens in DK was done by Mangalore University, IIT Bombay and University of Mia
Delhi spent only one-third of funds received under NCAP to fight air pollution: Govt data
A total of 14 cities and urban agglomerations have spent less than 50% of the funds they received under the programme
Delhi Spent Just One-Third Of Funds Received Under NCAP To Fight Air Pollution: Government Data
Environment ministry data showed that Delhi spent just Rs 13.94 crore, 32.65% of the Rs 42.69 crore released to it under
Trouble for Elon Musk's xAI? NAACP, SELC plan to sue AI facilityover...
The xAI data center began operating gas turbines last year, emitting air pollution, without first applying for a permit
Day 5 of Assam gas leak: ONGC ropes in expert team
The district administration said that air pollution is still within the acceptable limit and the local office of Polluti
Indias home season: Kolkata, Delhi swap Tests against West Indies and South Africa
It is understood that air pollution levels in mid-November in the National Capital Region become a health hazard like it
A Toxic Illusion: Will Cleaning Indias Air Really Worsen the Heat?
Experts question the role of air pollution in India's slow warming trend.
Go Electric, Go Now Message From G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant To Tackle Delhi Pollution
Delhi becomes unlivable for three months a year, noted G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, underlining the severe economic and heal
Former Supreme Court judge Abhay S Oka says environmental issues impact human lives. He links environmental protection t
Study reveals biological process of how air pollution increases premature birth risk
A study has uncovered the biological process by which pregnant women exposed to PM2.5 air pollution could be at a higher
Air Pollution May Increases The Risk Of Premature Births, Says Study; How To Stay Safe
The study published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal identified two substances 'cortexolone' and 'lys
SCTIMST launches multi-centric study on air pollution and heart health
Other than SCTIMST, the study is being carried out at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and Dayanand Me
Year-round action needed to tackle air pollution, says CM
Rekha Gupta unveils anti-air pollution road map for the Capitalthat focuses on dust control, EV adoption, AI monitoring,
Air Quality Body Takes Steps In Punjab, Haryana To Fight Air Pollution In And Around Delhi
Considering the perennial issue of north India's smog-choked winter, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is
Anti-Smog Guns, Artificial Rain: CM Rekha Gupta Unveils Vision To Make Delhi Pollution-Free
Delhi Air Pollution: CM Rekha Gupta unveils anti-pollution plan, including artificial rain, anti-smog guns, BS6 vehicle
Anti-Smog Guns On High-Rises, Artificial Rain Project: Delhi's Clean Air Plan
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday launched the city's ambitious 'Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025', titled S
Wildfire smoke exposure may shorten lung cancer survival
Those living in neighborhoods with the highest levels of wildfire-caused air pollution in the year after their cancer di
Cancer is on the rise in India: could air pollution be a factor?
India reports about 75,000 new cases of lung cancer each year, this is projected to go up to 1 lakh cases, calling for u
Bicycle is the common mans ride
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Kitakyushu Mayor Kazuhisa Takechi to Attend Telangana Formation Day
Kitakyushu was once among the most polluted cities in Japan, with the worst air pollution besides toxic water and soil.
Delhi mandates anti-smog guns on high-rises: Can misting machines clean the capitals air?
To combat hazardous air pollution, Delhi mandates anti-smog guns for high-rise commercial, institutional, and hospitalit
Nearly 1300 modified silencers seized, destroyed in Rachakonda
Hyderabad: In a crackdown on noise and air pollution, Rachakonda police booked 265 cases and confiscated 1,297 illegally
Traffic chaos in Jangammet, residents urge police intervention
Hyderabad: The local residents of Jangammet falling under Falaknuma traffic police station are facing problems due to th
PM e-drive: Centre sanctions 2000 electric buses for Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Central government has allocated 2000 electric buses to Hyderabad as part of the PM e-drive scheme. Telan
Why India needs stable urban forests | Explained
What role do urban forests play in combating air pollution and climate change? What is the impact of urbanisation on for
Delhi- NCR news: GRAP stage I curbs revoked after decrease in air pollution
Stage-I of GRAP was in place in the entire National Capital Region (NCR) since May 16. The AQI of Delhi has been recorde
Stage-I GRAP measures revoked across NCR following subsequent decrease in air pollution levels
Urban environments significantly increase risk of developing asthma new research
Exposure to a combination of air pollution, poor urban planning and extreme temperatures are a significant driver of ast
The study, on Indian children under five, found that higher intake of certain antioxidant nutrients such as vitamins A,
Around 7 pc of India's greenhouse gas emissions from industrial boilers: Report
A recent report reveals that boilers in India's factories contribute significantly to the nation's greenhouse gas emissi
Why the mighty Himalayas are getting harder and harder to see
Severe air pollution is obscuring visibility of the highest mountain peaks on Earth, hitting tourism hard.