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Best Air Purifiers Under Rs. 20,000: 5 Things to Check Before You Buy
With the rise in air pollution levels in India, heavy particulate matter and toxic gases can make their way inside your home, entering the air you breathe and posing a long-term health hazard. In such situations, an air purifier is a crucial smart home appliance to own, to ensure the safety of yourself and your loved ones. There are several factors...
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'Very Poor' Air Quality On Diwali Morning In Delhi After Night Of Crackers
Delhi recorded an AQI of 335 on Diwali morning after people burst crackers overnight, causing severe noise pollution and blanketing the national capital in smoke.
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Enhanced Anti-Pollution Curbs Under GRAP-2 Invoked In Delhi As AQI Dips
Anti-pollution curbs under GRAP-2 have been invoked for Delhi and surrounding areas as the Air Quality Index has plunged ahead of Diwali. Curbs under GRAP-1 had been enforced just last week.
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Cloud Seeding In Delhi Likely In 2-3 Days As Air Quality Dips Ahead Of Diwali
Cloud seeding is the process of adding special substances like silver iodide and dry ice to clouds to make it rain or snow in areas experiencing water scarcity, less snowfall, or to reduce hail and clear fog.
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Delhi To Have 10 "Namo Van" To Boost Green Cover, Combat Pollution: Rekha Gupta
Delhi government will develop 10 "Namo Van" across the city to enhance green cover and combat air pollution, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday.
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Rain Lashes Parts Of Delhi, More Showers Predicted For Next 2 Days
Rain lashed several parts of Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) on Saturday evening. Areas including Lajpat Nagar, RK Puram, Lodhi Road, and Mandir Marg witnessed light showers.
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Delhi To Replace Decades-Old Pipelines To Tackle Water Contamination: Minister
In order to tackle the rising complaints about water contamination in residential areas, the Delhi government will replace old water pipelines under a new Water Master Plan, Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma said on Saturday.
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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding And Why Delhi Plans To Do It In September
Cloud seeding is the process of adding special substances to clouds to make it rain or snow in areas experiencing water scarcity, less snowfall, or to reduce hail and clear fog.
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Our Oceans Are In Trouble: Here's How To Take Action Beyond The Outrage
Our oceans are in trouble. Catches from many of the world's fisheries are declining, with some fishing practices destroying enormous areas of the sea bed.
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Delhi Observes 15-Minute Power Blackout In Emergency Preparedness Drill
In an unprecedented sight on Wednesday evening, a 15-minute power blackout was observed in many areas of the national capital, including entire Lutyens' Delhi.
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Indians Battle Respiratory Issues, Skin Rashes In World's Most Polluted Town
Two-year-old Sumaiya Ansari, a resident of India's Byrnihat town which is ranked the world's most polluted metropolitan area by Swiss Group IQAir, was battling breathing problems for several days before she was hospitalised in March and given oxygen.
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Electric Trains Revolutionise California's Air Quality, Cutting Toxins By 89%
The electrification of Caltrain in the San Francisco Bay Area has led to a significant reduction in toxic black carbon, improving air quality for commuters and residents. The study found an average reduction of 89% in riders' exposure to black carbon
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Poor AQI: Can Air Pollution Affect Sperm Health?
"The adverse effects of air pollution on sperm health are especially alarming in urban areas experiencing high levels of AQI, where people are constantly exposed to hazardous substances." says our expert. Here's how and how to stay safe.
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Pollution Curbs Eased In Delhi, These Categories Of Cars Can Be Used Again
Anti-pollution curbs under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) were revoked in Delhi and its neighbouring areas today amid a dip in air pollution levels.
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PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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Best Air Purifiers Under Rs. 20,000: 5 Things to Check Before You Buy
With the rise in air pollution levels in India, heavy particulate matter and toxic gases can make their way inside your home, entering the air you breathe and posing a long-term health hazard. In such situations, an air purifier is a crucial smart home appliance to own, to ensure the safety of yourself and your loved ones. There are several factors...
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'Very Poor' Air Quality On Diwali Morning In Delhi After Night Of Crackers
Delhi recorded an AQI of 335 on Diwali morning after people burst crackers overnight, causing severe noise pollution and blanketing the national capital in smoke.
-
Enhanced Anti-Pollution Curbs Under GRAP-2 Invoked In Delhi As AQI Dips
Anti-pollution curbs under GRAP-2 have been invoked for Delhi and surrounding areas as the Air Quality Index has plunged ahead of Diwali. Curbs under GRAP-1 had been enforced just last week.
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Cloud Seeding In Delhi Likely In 2-3 Days As Air Quality Dips Ahead Of Diwali
Cloud seeding is the process of adding special substances like silver iodide and dry ice to clouds to make it rain or snow in areas experiencing water scarcity, less snowfall, or to reduce hail and clear fog.
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Delhi To Have 10 "Namo Van" To Boost Green Cover, Combat Pollution: Rekha Gupta
Delhi government will develop 10 "Namo Van" across the city to enhance green cover and combat air pollution, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday.
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Rain Lashes Parts Of Delhi, More Showers Predicted For Next 2 Days
Rain lashed several parts of Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) on Saturday evening. Areas including Lajpat Nagar, RK Puram, Lodhi Road, and Mandir Marg witnessed light showers.
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Delhi To Replace Decades-Old Pipelines To Tackle Water Contamination: Minister
In order to tackle the rising complaints about water contamination in residential areas, the Delhi government will replace old water pipelines under a new Water Master Plan, Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma said on Saturday.
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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding And Why Delhi Plans To Do It In September
Cloud seeding is the process of adding special substances to clouds to make it rain or snow in areas experiencing water scarcity, less snowfall, or to reduce hail and clear fog.
-
Our Oceans Are In Trouble: Here's How To Take Action Beyond The Outrage
Our oceans are in trouble. Catches from many of the world's fisheries are declining, with some fishing practices destroying enormous areas of the sea bed.
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Delhi Observes 15-Minute Power Blackout In Emergency Preparedness Drill
In an unprecedented sight on Wednesday evening, a 15-minute power blackout was observed in many areas of the national capital, including entire Lutyens' Delhi.
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Indians Battle Respiratory Issues, Skin Rashes In World's Most Polluted Town
Two-year-old Sumaiya Ansari, a resident of India's Byrnihat town which is ranked the world's most polluted metropolitan area by Swiss Group IQAir, was battling breathing problems for several days before she was hospitalised in March and given oxygen.
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Electric Trains Revolutionise California's Air Quality, Cutting Toxins By 89%
The electrification of Caltrain in the San Francisco Bay Area has led to a significant reduction in toxic black carbon, improving air quality for commuters and residents. The study found an average reduction of 89% in riders' exposure to black carbon
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Poor AQI: Can Air Pollution Affect Sperm Health?
"The adverse effects of air pollution on sperm health are especially alarming in urban areas experiencing high levels of AQI, where people are constantly exposed to hazardous substances." says our expert. Here's how and how to stay safe.
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Pollution Curbs Eased In Delhi, These Categories Of Cars Can Be Used Again
Anti-pollution curbs under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) were revoked in Delhi and its neighbouring areas today amid a dip in air pollution levels.
-
PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
