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United Nations Approves First Carbon Credits Under Paris Agreement
The United Nations announced the approval of the first carbon credits under a global market aimed at reducing emissions, a mechanism that has faced scrutiny over greenwashing concerns.
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Cough, Headaches: 3 In 4 Delhi-NCR Homes Feeling Air Impact, Finds Survey
Three out of four households in Delhi-NCR are already experiencing the ill-effects of toxic air, with common complaints ranging from sore throat and cough to burning eyes, headaches and disturbed sleep, according to an online survey
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Helmets That Beat Air Pollution
New helmets have come out in the market that acts as filters. Mavox helmets can filter out maximum pollutants on account of their carbon filter. This carbon filter is washable and can be cleaned easily.
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Household Heating, Cooking Behind 40% Of Delhi's Pollution: Study
Household heating and cooking accounted for 40 per cent of Delhi's PM 2.5 pollution in December 2020 and January 2021, according to a new study.
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Cooking With Wood? It May Be Harm Your Lung Health: Study
Harmful pollutants from cooking with biomass have been said to cause around 4 million deaths a year from household air pollution related illness.
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Cutting Household Fuel Can Improve India's Air Quality Standards
Household fuels are the single biggest source of outdoor air pollution in India.
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These Simple Household Activities Could Be Contributing To Air Pollution; Yes It Includes Making Toast As Well!
According to a research by the University of Colorado Boulder, basic household tasks like boiling water or cooking your dinner or cleaning can leave your home as polluted as a major city.
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IKEA Wants To Make Stuff From The Straw Now Being Burnt In India
Ikea wants to turn rice straw into household wares in a move that could end up reducing a major source of pollution in India.
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These 14 Cities In India Rank Among World's Polluted: 10 Points
New Delhi, Gwalior, Varanasi and Kanpur were among the 14 Indian cities that figured in a list of 20 most polluted cities in the world, based on their toxic air quality, data released by World Health Organization showed. On PM 2.5, most polluted city is Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's constituency. Major sources of air pollution from parti...
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Household Burning And Coal Combustion Are Responsible For 75% Pollution-Related Deaths
Exposure to household burning emissions and coal combustion were the main reasons behind 75 per cent of air pollution-related deaths in India in 2015 which came chiefly from rural areas, reveals a report.
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United Nations Approves First Carbon Credits Under Paris Agreement
The United Nations announced the approval of the first carbon credits under a global market aimed at reducing emissions, a mechanism that has faced scrutiny over greenwashing concerns.
-
Cough, Headaches: 3 In 4 Delhi-NCR Homes Feeling Air Impact, Finds Survey
Three out of four households in Delhi-NCR are already experiencing the ill-effects of toxic air, with common complaints ranging from sore throat and cough to burning eyes, headaches and disturbed sleep, according to an online survey
-
Helmets That Beat Air Pollution
New helmets have come out in the market that acts as filters. Mavox helmets can filter out maximum pollutants on account of their carbon filter. This carbon filter is washable and can be cleaned easily.
-
Household Heating, Cooking Behind 40% Of Delhi's Pollution: Study
Household heating and cooking accounted for 40 per cent of Delhi's PM 2.5 pollution in December 2020 and January 2021, according to a new study.
-
Cooking With Wood? It May Be Harm Your Lung Health: Study
Harmful pollutants from cooking with biomass have been said to cause around 4 million deaths a year from household air pollution related illness.
-
Cutting Household Fuel Can Improve India's Air Quality Standards
Household fuels are the single biggest source of outdoor air pollution in India.
-
These Simple Household Activities Could Be Contributing To Air Pollution; Yes It Includes Making Toast As Well!
According to a research by the University of Colorado Boulder, basic household tasks like boiling water or cooking your dinner or cleaning can leave your home as polluted as a major city.
-
IKEA Wants To Make Stuff From The Straw Now Being Burnt In India
Ikea wants to turn rice straw into household wares in a move that could end up reducing a major source of pollution in India.
-
These 14 Cities In India Rank Among World's Polluted: 10 Points
New Delhi, Gwalior, Varanasi and Kanpur were among the 14 Indian cities that figured in a list of 20 most polluted cities in the world, based on their toxic air quality, data released by World Health Organization showed. On PM 2.5, most polluted city is Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's constituency. Major sources of air pollution from parti...
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Household Burning And Coal Combustion Are Responsible For 75% Pollution-Related Deaths
Exposure to household burning emissions and coal combustion were the main reasons behind 75 per cent of air pollution-related deaths in India in 2015 which came chiefly from rural areas, reveals a report.
