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Scientists Chase Falling Satellite to Study Atmospheric Pollution from Spacecraft Reentries
In a rare airborne mission, scientists chased ESA's Cluster Salsa satellite as it reentered Earth's atmosphere. The fiery descent revealed emissions of lithium, potassium, and aluminum—chemicals that could impact the ozone layer and climate. With satellite reentries increasing, researchers aim to improve pollution models and plan further tracking...
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Raises Concerns Over Air Pollution
The explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 in mid-January has raised concerns among scientists about atmospheric pollution. The upper stage, weighing 85 tons without fuel, detonated at 90 miles (146 km) above Earth, potentially releasing 45.5 metric tons of metal oxides and 40 metric tons of nitrogen oxides. Experts warn these pollutants could i...
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Space Debris Accumulation in the Stratosphere Threatens Major Environmental Risks
The growing presence of satellite space junk, as more satellites enter Earth's orbit, has raised concerns about environmental impacts. Pollution from burnt-up satellites contributes to changes in atmospheric chemistry, with metals like aluminium potentially harming the ozone layer. Scientists warn that satellite re-entries are contributing to a ris...
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Jharkhand Government Launches Website That Lists Most Polluting Industrial Units
Industries that are most polluting get one star and five stars are awarded to those who are least polluting as per the regulators' pollution standards.
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Heatwave In Europe Increasing Fire Risk, Level Of Harmful Ozone Pollution
Europe's heatwave is generating very high levels of harmful ozone pollution, the region's atmospheric monitoring service warned Tuesday, adding that large areas of western Europe also face "extreme" danger of wildfires.
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Early Onslaught Of Heatwave Worsening Ozone Pollution In Delhi: Study
The summer of 2022 -- one of the hottest in history -- has witnessed widespread ozone exceedance, making the air of Delhi-NCR more toxic, according to an analysis conducted by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
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Negative Impact Of Sun On The Body & How To Protect Ourselves From It
As pollution continues to destroy our ozone layer, being in the sun becomes more and more dangerous. In this article, we discuss how.
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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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Delhi's Air Quality To Remain "Very Poor" Till Tuesday: Pollution Watchdog SAFAR
Delhi air quality plunged to the "very poor" category again because of high humidity due to light rain. Examples of secondary particles include sulphates, nitrates, ozone and organic aerosols.
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Delhi Faces Major Ozone Spike, Shows Signs Of Dangerous Trend: Study
Delhi and its neighbouring cities -- Faridabad and Gurgaon -- have witnessed "substantial ozone build-up" from February to May, a green body today claimed, cautioning that it was early signs of a "dangerous trend".
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Someone's Secretly Making Ozone-Depleting Chemical, Suspect Scientists
Emissions of a banned, ozone-depleting chemical are on the rise, a group of scientists reported Wednesday, suggesting someone may be secretly manufacturing the pollutant in violation of an international accord.
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China's War On Air Pollution At Risk Of Reaching A "Stalemate"
China's war on pollution is at risk of reaching a "stalemate", with poor weather conditions undermining the country's efforts to reduce smog, an environment ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
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Here's How The Pollution May be Killing Your Skin - Tips And Remedies
Don't blame the sun, it pollution which is harming your skin. Here's a word from our expert on how you can protect your skin against damage.
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Air Pollution Can Kill: Increased Deaths In Near Future Predicted
Change in climate leads to increased amounts of ground - level ozone and fine particle that further impacts human health. Although fine particles and ground level ozone occur naturally, human beings have increased them considerably.These fine particles will remain in the air for a long time when there is less rain. When it does not rain the harmful...
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World Environment Day 2017: Save Yourself From The Hazards Of Air Pollution
Deadly ozone has raised its ugly head in Delhi and NCR and without a time bound implementation strategy and preventive action this can deepen into a serious public health crisis.
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Scientists Chase Falling Satellite to Study Atmospheric Pollution from Spacecraft Reentries
In a rare airborne mission, scientists chased ESA's Cluster Salsa satellite as it reentered Earth's atmosphere. The fiery descent revealed emissions of lithium, potassium, and aluminum—chemicals that could impact the ozone layer and climate. With satellite reentries increasing, researchers aim to improve pollution models and plan further tracking...
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SpaceX Starship Flight 7 Explosion Raises Concerns Over Air Pollution
The explosion of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7 in mid-January has raised concerns among scientists about atmospheric pollution. The upper stage, weighing 85 tons without fuel, detonated at 90 miles (146 km) above Earth, potentially releasing 45.5 metric tons of metal oxides and 40 metric tons of nitrogen oxides. Experts warn these pollutants could i...
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Space Debris Accumulation in the Stratosphere Threatens Major Environmental Risks
The growing presence of satellite space junk, as more satellites enter Earth's orbit, has raised concerns about environmental impacts. Pollution from burnt-up satellites contributes to changes in atmospheric chemistry, with metals like aluminium potentially harming the ozone layer. Scientists warn that satellite re-entries are contributing to a ris...
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Jharkhand Government Launches Website That Lists Most Polluting Industrial Units
Industries that are most polluting get one star and five stars are awarded to those who are least polluting as per the regulators' pollution standards.
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Heatwave In Europe Increasing Fire Risk, Level Of Harmful Ozone Pollution
Europe's heatwave is generating very high levels of harmful ozone pollution, the region's atmospheric monitoring service warned Tuesday, adding that large areas of western Europe also face "extreme" danger of wildfires.
-
Early Onslaught Of Heatwave Worsening Ozone Pollution In Delhi: Study
The summer of 2022 -- one of the hottest in history -- has witnessed widespread ozone exceedance, making the air of Delhi-NCR more toxic, according to an analysis conducted by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
-
Negative Impact Of Sun On The Body & How To Protect Ourselves From It
As pollution continues to destroy our ozone layer, being in the sun becomes more and more dangerous. In this article, we discuss how.
-
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.
-
Delhi's Air Quality To Remain "Very Poor" Till Tuesday: Pollution Watchdog SAFAR
Delhi air quality plunged to the "very poor" category again because of high humidity due to light rain. Examples of secondary particles include sulphates, nitrates, ozone and organic aerosols.
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Delhi Faces Major Ozone Spike, Shows Signs Of Dangerous Trend: Study
Delhi and its neighbouring cities -- Faridabad and Gurgaon -- have witnessed "substantial ozone build-up" from February to May, a green body today claimed, cautioning that it was early signs of a "dangerous trend".
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Someone's Secretly Making Ozone-Depleting Chemical, Suspect Scientists
Emissions of a banned, ozone-depleting chemical are on the rise, a group of scientists reported Wednesday, suggesting someone may be secretly manufacturing the pollutant in violation of an international accord.
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China's War On Air Pollution At Risk Of Reaching A "Stalemate"
China's war on pollution is at risk of reaching a "stalemate", with poor weather conditions undermining the country's efforts to reduce smog, an environment ministry spokesman said on Thursday.
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Here's How The Pollution May be Killing Your Skin - Tips And Remedies
Don't blame the sun, it pollution which is harming your skin. Here's a word from our expert on how you can protect your skin against damage.
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Air Pollution Can Kill: Increased Deaths In Near Future Predicted
Change in climate leads to increased amounts of ground - level ozone and fine particle that further impacts human health. Although fine particles and ground level ozone occur naturally, human beings have increased them considerably.These fine particles will remain in the air for a long time when there is less rain. When it does not rain the harmful...
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World Environment Day 2017: Save Yourself From The Hazards Of Air Pollution
Deadly ozone has raised its ugly head in Delhi and NCR and without a time bound implementation strategy and preventive action this can deepen into a serious public health crisis.
