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No Yamuna Immersion: Delhi Lists 81 Artificial Ponds For Ganesh Visarjan
The arrangements follow fresh directions issued by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on September 9, barring idol immersion in the Yamuna and other water bodies except at locations identified by local authorities.
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Exercising Outdoors? Here's How To Reduce Pollution Exposure
Air pollution does not necessarily mean you have to give up physical activity. The key is to adapt your workout according to the conditions.
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1,000 Acres Of Delhi's Southern Ridge Set To Get Reserved Forest Status
The move will take Delhi's Ridge area with Reserved Forest status to around 13,000 acres once the notification process is completed.
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Can Air Pollution Trigger Depression, Suicidal Thoughts? What Links Air Quality And Mental Health
Researchers from Queen's University Belfast reviewed scientific evidence examining whether environmental exposures could be associated with suicide and suicidal behaviour.
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Anti-Pollution Crackdown Intensifies Across NCR, 150 Inspections In 15 Days
Over the 15-day period, CAQM's Flying Squads conducted as many as 150 targeted inspections across industrial units, construction sites, and power-generation facilities.
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Singapore Among World's Most Polluted Cities As Indonesia Wildfires Fuel Haze
The situation is being exacerbated by the strengthening El Nino weather pattern, which causes drier weather in much of the region.
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Delhi-NCR PUC Centres To Come Under Camera Surveillance: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta said all Pollution Under Control (PUC) centres in Delhi-NCR will be equipped with cameras for monitoring.
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Clean Air Measures Can Improve Delhi's Air Quality By 20% By 2040: UN Report
The report says that if there is a delay of about eight years (the expected average global implementation delay) in reaching the standards, the reduction would only be 10 per cent, translating into substantially greater health impacts over the period.
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PM2.5 Identified As Leading Air Pollutant Driving Global Cancer Burden: Nature Study
Almost the entire global population (99 per cent) breathes air containing pollutant levels exceeding the World Health Organization's air quality guidelines, with the highest exposures seen in low and middle-income countries, the researchers said.
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What Happens When Microplastics Enter The Human Body? How To Avoid Them
Microplastics have been found in many different foods. However, simply detecting them does not automatically mean they are causing harm.
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Air Pollution Accelerating Decay Of Humayun's Tomb: IIT Study
Study reveals black crust from pollution weakens Humayuns Tomb sandstone
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What Is Railway Noise? How It Impacts India's Health
Experts say future policies should also include community-level noise assessments, better urban planning, and stronger health-focused research to protect people living near railway corridors
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Air Pollution Linked To Risks In Male Fetal Development: Study
Air pollution has links to health risks in pregnant woman as they can face reproductive issues. Here is how genetic and environmental factors could impact reproductive health.
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Centre Proposes 3-Year Validity For Vehicle Pollution Certificates: Who Benefits?
Vehicles between 6 and 10 years old will have to undergo more frequent emission checks, while older vehicles will be monitored more closely.
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Replacing Gas Stoves With Electric Stoves Greatly Reduces Asthma Symptoms
The study included 85 adults and children with poorly controlled asthma who lived in homes or apartments with gas stoves. Asthma control was determined from responses to a standard questionnaire.
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No Yamuna Immersion: Delhi Lists 81 Artificial Ponds For Ganesh Visarjan
The arrangements follow fresh directions issued by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on September 9, barring idol immersion in the Yamuna and other water bodies except at locations identified by local authorities.
-
Exercising Outdoors? Here's How To Reduce Pollution Exposure
Air pollution does not necessarily mean you have to give up physical activity. The key is to adapt your workout according to the conditions.
-
1,000 Acres Of Delhi's Southern Ridge Set To Get Reserved Forest Status
The move will take Delhi's Ridge area with Reserved Forest status to around 13,000 acres once the notification process is completed.
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Can Air Pollution Trigger Depression, Suicidal Thoughts? What Links Air Quality And Mental Health
Researchers from Queen's University Belfast reviewed scientific evidence examining whether environmental exposures could be associated with suicide and suicidal behaviour.
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Anti-Pollution Crackdown Intensifies Across NCR, 150 Inspections In 15 Days
Over the 15-day period, CAQM's Flying Squads conducted as many as 150 targeted inspections across industrial units, construction sites, and power-generation facilities.
-
Singapore Among World's Most Polluted Cities As Indonesia Wildfires Fuel Haze
The situation is being exacerbated by the strengthening El Nino weather pattern, which causes drier weather in much of the region.
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Delhi-NCR PUC Centres To Come Under Camera Surveillance: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta said all Pollution Under Control (PUC) centres in Delhi-NCR will be equipped with cameras for monitoring.
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Clean Air Measures Can Improve Delhi's Air Quality By 20% By 2040: UN Report
The report says that if there is a delay of about eight years (the expected average global implementation delay) in reaching the standards, the reduction would only be 10 per cent, translating into substantially greater health impacts over the period.
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PM2.5 Identified As Leading Air Pollutant Driving Global Cancer Burden: Nature Study
Almost the entire global population (99 per cent) breathes air containing pollutant levels exceeding the World Health Organization's air quality guidelines, with the highest exposures seen in low and middle-income countries, the researchers said.
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What Happens When Microplastics Enter The Human Body? How To Avoid Them
Microplastics have been found in many different foods. However, simply detecting them does not automatically mean they are causing harm.
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Air Pollution Accelerating Decay Of Humayun's Tomb: IIT Study
Study reveals black crust from pollution weakens Humayuns Tomb sandstone
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What Is Railway Noise? How It Impacts India's Health
Experts say future policies should also include community-level noise assessments, better urban planning, and stronger health-focused research to protect people living near railway corridors
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Air Pollution Linked To Risks In Male Fetal Development: Study
Air pollution has links to health risks in pregnant woman as they can face reproductive issues. Here is how genetic and environmental factors could impact reproductive health.
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Centre Proposes 3-Year Validity For Vehicle Pollution Certificates: Who Benefits?
Vehicles between 6 and 10 years old will have to undergo more frequent emission checks, while older vehicles will be monitored more closely.
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Replacing Gas Stoves With Electric Stoves Greatly Reduces Asthma Symptoms
The study included 85 adults and children with poorly controlled asthma who lived in homes or apartments with gas stoves. Asthma control was determined from responses to a standard questionnaire.
