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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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Meet The 2 Brothers From Delhi Who Won A Global Prize For Tackling Waste
Two teenage brothers from India urged world leaders to act against climate change after winning a prestigious global children's award on Saturday for tackling pollution from household waste in New Delhi.
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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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All Delhi Households Will Have To Pay Sewage Charges
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has approved a proposal to collect annual sewage pollution charge from all households, irrespective of whether they are located in areas with or without sewer network.
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Every Home In Delhi To Now Pay 'Sewerage Charge': Green Court NGT To Delhi Government
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government to comply with the Supreme Court order to levy sewerage charges on all households in the national capital for discharge of untreated effluents in Yamuna.
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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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Household Pollutants Cause Infertility In Both Men And Dogs
The findings, published in the journal Scientific Reports, showed the chemicals -- at concentrations relevant to environmental exposure -- have the same damaging effect on sperm of both man and dog.
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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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Highest Number Of Air Pollution-Linked Deaths In India: Tips To Control Household Pollution
India accounts for highest number of pollution-related deaths in the world with household pollution as a high-risk factor. Here's a list of tips to prevent household pollution.
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Household Air Pollution May Up Risk Of Heart Attack
Long-term exposure to household air pollution from fuels, such as kerosene or diesel, is likely to increase the risk of heart attack and death, warn researchers including an Indian origin scientist. One-half of the world’s population lives in poverty and burns fuels for lighting, cooking and heating purposes, according to the World Health Organis...
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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
-
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.
-
Meet The 2 Brothers From Delhi Who Won A Global Prize For Tackling Waste
Two teenage brothers from India urged world leaders to act against climate change after winning a prestigious global children's award on Saturday for tackling pollution from household waste in New Delhi.
-
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.
-
All Delhi Households Will Have To Pay Sewage Charges
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has approved a proposal to collect annual sewage pollution charge from all households, irrespective of whether they are located in areas with or without sewer network.
-
Every Home In Delhi To Now Pay 'Sewerage Charge': Green Court NGT To Delhi Government
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government to comply with the Supreme Court order to levy sewerage charges on all households in the national capital for discharge of untreated effluents in Yamuna.
-
Cutting Household Fuel Can Improve India's Air Quality Standards
Household fuels are the single biggest source of outdoor air pollution in India.
-
Household Pollutants Cause Infertility In Both Men And Dogs
The findings, published in the journal Scientific Reports, showed the chemicals -- at concentrations relevant to environmental exposure -- have the same damaging effect on sperm of both man and dog.
-
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.
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Highest Number Of Air Pollution-Linked Deaths In India: Tips To Control Household Pollution
India accounts for highest number of pollution-related deaths in the world with household pollution as a high-risk factor. Here's a list of tips to prevent household pollution.
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Household Air Pollution May Up Risk Of Heart Attack
Long-term exposure to household air pollution from fuels, such as kerosene or diesel, is likely to increase the risk of heart attack and death, warn researchers including an Indian origin scientist. One-half of the world’s population lives in poverty and burns fuels for lighting, cooking and heating purposes, according to the World Health Organis...
