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Scientists Monitor Air Quality Of Europe From 36,000km Above Earth, Share First Images
The first images from Sentinel-4 have revealed nitrogen dioxide hotspots over Italy's Po Valley.
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Air Pollution Can Cause Dry Eyes, Irritation And Conjunctivitis: Expert Shares Prevention Tips
The impact of high air pollution on the eyes is significant. Exposure to pollutants like particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2) can lead to a range of eye problems.
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Red Fort Turning Black? Study Reveals Impact Of Delhi's Air Pollution On The Iconic Monument
The fort's red sandstone walls are turning black due to air pollution, specifically the high levels of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the air.
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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, according to an analysis of studies published on Friday.
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Air Pollution Is Now Linked To Brain Tumour, Shows Study
Air pollution may not only affect your heart and lungs but can also raise the possibility of developing meningioma -- a typically noncancerous brain tumour -- according to a study.
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NASA TEMPO Satellite to Continue Tracking Pollution Hourly from Space Until 2026
TEMPO, a collaborative space mission by NASA, NOAA, and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, is transforming air quality tracking across North America. Since 2023, it has delivered hourly, high-resolution pollution data from space, aiding researchers, health officials, and the public.
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Viral Map Shows Paris' Pollution Drop As City Trades Cars For Bike Lanes
Paris has traded automotive routes for bike lanes, adding green spaces and eliminating 50,000 parking spaces.
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UNSW Develops Miniature Sensor to Detect Nitrogen Dioxide with High Sensitivity
A team from UNSW Sydney has created a miniature, highly sensitive gas sensor that can detect nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) in real-time without needing external power. This sensor, using innovative 2D-printing technology, addresses common issues in gas detection, such as size and energy consumption. Its sensitivity to NO₂, combined with its ability to...
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Special Corn Variety From Mexico May Reduce Use Of Fertilisers
What if we told you that there may be a possibility that plants don't need to be fertilised anymore?!
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New Chemical Reactions Can Help Explain Origin of Life From Non-Living Molecules
Scientists at Scripps Research have discovered a new set of chemical reactions that can produce the building blocks of life. They have found a set of chemical reactions that can produce amino acids and nucleic acids — the building blocks of proteins and DNA — by using cyanide, ammonia, and carbon dioxide.
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EU Sues Portugal For Poor Air Quality, Exceeding Nitrogen Dioxide Limits
The European Commission has decided to sue Portugal for its poor air quality caused by high levels of nitrogen dioxide, it said on Friday.
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Burning Ship With Hazardous Chemicals Could Cause Acid Rain In Sri Lanka: Report
There could be slight acid rains due to the emission of nitrogen dioxide from the Singapore-flagged cargo ship which caught fire near the Colombo beach last week, Sri Lanka's top environment body has warned, urging people to be vigilant.
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Average Levels Of Pollutants In Delhi In 2020 Lowest In 7 Years: Survey
The average levels of various pollutants, including PM10, PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide, in Delhi last year were the lowest since 2014, according to the Delhi Economic Survey report.
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Ayurvedic Diet Tips To Combat Air Pollution: 5 Foods To Boost Lung Health
The polluted air that we inhale comprises ozone, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, diesel exhaust particles etc., which are harmful for our lungs.
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Nitrogen Dioxide Levels Fell Over 70% During Lockdown In Delhi: UN Report
Levels of nitrogen dioxide fell by more than 70 per cent during the lockdown in New Delhi, a UN policy brief said today, warning that the environmental gains could be temporary if the cities re-open without policies to prevent air pollution and promote de-carbonisation.
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Scientists Monitor Air Quality Of Europe From 36,000km Above Earth, Share First Images
The first images from Sentinel-4 have revealed nitrogen dioxide hotspots over Italy's Po Valley.
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Air Pollution Can Cause Dry Eyes, Irritation And Conjunctivitis: Expert Shares Prevention Tips
The impact of high air pollution on the eyes is significant. Exposure to pollutants like particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2) can lead to a range of eye problems.
-
Red Fort Turning Black? Study Reveals Impact Of Delhi's Air Pollution On The Iconic Monument
The fort's red sandstone walls are turning black due to air pollution, specifically the high levels of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the air.
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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, according to an analysis of studies published on Friday.
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Air Pollution Is Now Linked To Brain Tumour, Shows Study
Air pollution may not only affect your heart and lungs but can also raise the possibility of developing meningioma -- a typically noncancerous brain tumour -- according to a study.
-
NASA TEMPO Satellite to Continue Tracking Pollution Hourly from Space Until 2026
TEMPO, a collaborative space mission by NASA, NOAA, and the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, is transforming air quality tracking across North America. Since 2023, it has delivered hourly, high-resolution pollution data from space, aiding researchers, health officials, and the public.
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Viral Map Shows Paris' Pollution Drop As City Trades Cars For Bike Lanes
Paris has traded automotive routes for bike lanes, adding green spaces and eliminating 50,000 parking spaces.
-
UNSW Develops Miniature Sensor to Detect Nitrogen Dioxide with High Sensitivity
A team from UNSW Sydney has created a miniature, highly sensitive gas sensor that can detect nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) in real-time without needing external power. This sensor, using innovative 2D-printing technology, addresses common issues in gas detection, such as size and energy consumption. Its sensitivity to NO₂, combined with its ability to...
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Special Corn Variety From Mexico May Reduce Use Of Fertilisers
What if we told you that there may be a possibility that plants don't need to be fertilised anymore?!
-
New Chemical Reactions Can Help Explain Origin of Life From Non-Living Molecules
Scientists at Scripps Research have discovered a new set of chemical reactions that can produce the building blocks of life. They have found a set of chemical reactions that can produce amino acids and nucleic acids — the building blocks of proteins and DNA — by using cyanide, ammonia, and carbon dioxide.
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EU Sues Portugal For Poor Air Quality, Exceeding Nitrogen Dioxide Limits
The European Commission has decided to sue Portugal for its poor air quality caused by high levels of nitrogen dioxide, it said on Friday.
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Burning Ship With Hazardous Chemicals Could Cause Acid Rain In Sri Lanka: Report
There could be slight acid rains due to the emission of nitrogen dioxide from the Singapore-flagged cargo ship which caught fire near the Colombo beach last week, Sri Lanka's top environment body has warned, urging people to be vigilant.
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Average Levels Of Pollutants In Delhi In 2020 Lowest In 7 Years: Survey
The average levels of various pollutants, including PM10, PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide, in Delhi last year were the lowest since 2014, according to the Delhi Economic Survey report.
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Ayurvedic Diet Tips To Combat Air Pollution: 5 Foods To Boost Lung Health
The polluted air that we inhale comprises ozone, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, diesel exhaust particles etc., which are harmful for our lungs.
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Nitrogen Dioxide Levels Fell Over 70% During Lockdown In Delhi: UN Report
Levels of nitrogen dioxide fell by more than 70 per cent during the lockdown in New Delhi, a UN policy brief said today, warning that the environmental gains could be temporary if the cities re-open without policies to prevent air pollution and promote de-carbonisation.
