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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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"Shameful If They Want To Poison Citizens": Supreme Court Slams Rajasthan Over Jojari River Pollution
The Supreme Court said that a recent report by an expert committee clearly indicates that "highly acidic" water is still flowing in the Jojari River.
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Delhi Schools Launch Year-Long Air Pollution Awareness Campaign For Students
Delhi government directs schools to conduct year-long activities educating students on air pollution causes and health impacts.
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Out-Of-Control Honking: Dispute And Deepening Health And Safety Crisis
Recent violent incidents over road honking in India highlight severe noise pollution and health risks.
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Why Delhi Is Spending Rs 9,585 Crore To Replace Old Commercial Vehicles
Delhi approves Rs 9,585 crore scheme to replace 2.07 lakh old commercial vehicles with cleaner alternatives.
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Trump's Fireworks Made Washington World's Most Polluted City
July 4 fell during a record-breaking heat wave that upended the parades, block parties and barbecues that traditionally mark the day the United States celebrates its break from Britain.
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Can A Transition To Electric Vehicles Solve Delhi's Air Pollution?
Delhi EV policy: From 1 April 2028, only new electric two-wheelers will be registered in Delhi.
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Why Delhi's New EV Policy Aims At Two And Three Wheelers
The new policy proposes to stop the registration of new petrol-powered two-wheelers from April 2028 and restrict new registration of CNG-powered three-wheelers from the end of this year.
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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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"Shameful If They Want To Poison Citizens": Supreme Court Slams Rajasthan Over Jojari River Pollution
The Supreme Court said that a recent report by an expert committee clearly indicates that "highly acidic" water is still flowing in the Jojari River.
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Delhi Schools Launch Year-Long Air Pollution Awareness Campaign For Students
Delhi government directs schools to conduct year-long activities educating students on air pollution causes and health impacts.
-
Out-Of-Control Honking: Dispute And Deepening Health And Safety Crisis
Recent violent incidents over road honking in India highlight severe noise pollution and health risks.
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Why Delhi Is Spending Rs 9,585 Crore To Replace Old Commercial Vehicles
Delhi approves Rs 9,585 crore scheme to replace 2.07 lakh old commercial vehicles with cleaner alternatives.
-
Trump's Fireworks Made Washington World's Most Polluted City
July 4 fell during a record-breaking heat wave that upended the parades, block parties and barbecues that traditionally mark the day the United States celebrates its break from Britain.
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Can A Transition To Electric Vehicles Solve Delhi's Air Pollution?
Delhi EV policy: From 1 April 2028, only new electric two-wheelers will be registered in Delhi.
-
Why Delhi's New EV Policy Aims At Two And Three Wheelers
The new policy proposes to stop the registration of new petrol-powered two-wheelers from April 2028 and restrict new registration of CNG-powered three-wheelers from the end of this year.
