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Second-Hand Smoke Leaves A Heavy Health Burden On Children, Study Explains How
A new global analysis highlights that children remain disproportionately harmed by exposure to second-hand smoke, leading to respiratory illness, growth issues, and long-term disease risk.
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After Microplastics, Delhi Air Poisoned By Mercury, Study Finds
Study attributed 72-92% of mercury emissions to human activities, primarily from fossil fuel combustion, industrial activities & vehicular emissions.
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Your Hairstyle Could Cause Air Pollution Comparable To Busy Traffic, Study Warns
A typical 10-20 minute hair styling routine using common hair care products and heated tools can release alarming levels of nanoparticle air pollution, comparable to standing by a busy highway, a new Purdue University study reveals.
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Delhi's Pollution Crisis Worsens As Microplastics Choke The Air, Study Warns
The average daily microplastic exposure rose from 10.7 particles in the colder months to 21.1 in the hotter season, the study highlighted.
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Pollution Body Admits No Research Has Been Done Behind Overage Vehicle Ban
Air Quality Management Commission admitted it has not conducted any research or study on pollution caused by diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, which form the basis of the overage vehicle ban in Delhi-NCR.
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Himalayas May Not Be Pristine Anymore, Study Shows Presence Of Toxic Metals In Clouds
The findings showed that the clouds over Mahabaleshwar contained two-fold higher metal concentrations than those in Darjeeling.
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Plastic Pollution Threatens Human Health: Study
Ahead of the UN treaty on plastics, a new report in The Lancet journal on Monday has warned that plastic pollution is an underrecognized threat to the health of both humans and the planet, which must be addressed immediately.
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Microplastics In Mind: Scientists Discover Plastic Particles In Human Brains
Tiny shards of plastic called microplastics have been detected accumulating in human brains, but there is not yet enough evidence to say whether this is doing us harm, experts have said.
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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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Rising Rocket Launches May Delay Ozone Layer Recovery, Study Finds
A growing number of rocket launches may be compromising the ozone layer's recovery, according to new scientific studies. Chlorine and soot from rockets, along with pollutants released during satellite re-entry, could have long-term environmental impacts. The space industry is urged to act now—through regulation, innovation, and cleaner fuels—to...
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"100 Times More Polluting": Study Reveals Industries You Didn't Know Were Harming Your Air
A study led by the University of York has found that sectors like shipping, aviation, and construction face much weaker legal controls on nitrogen oxide emissions compared to home heating or cars.
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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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World's Biggest Polluter? It's The US Military, Says Shocking Study
The study reveals that the US military is the single largest institutional emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. Researchers suggest that reducing military spending could significantly lower energy use and help combat climate change.
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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding, Why Is Delhi Spending Over Rs 3 Crore On It
Cloud seeding is generally considered moderately effective, with studies and real-world programmes showing it can increase rainfall under the right conditions.
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Green Rooftops Could Help Cities Like Shanghai Filter Out Tons of Microplastics from Rainwater
A Tongji University study shows green roofs can trap most rainborne microplastics, with soil capturing the majority. If all Shanghai rooftops went green, they could remove 56.2 metric tons of microplastics each year, highlighting a promising method for tackling urban pollution.
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Second-Hand Smoke Leaves A Heavy Health Burden On Children, Study Explains How
A new global analysis highlights that children remain disproportionately harmed by exposure to second-hand smoke, leading to respiratory illness, growth issues, and long-term disease risk.
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After Microplastics, Delhi Air Poisoned By Mercury, Study Finds
Study attributed 72-92% of mercury emissions to human activities, primarily from fossil fuel combustion, industrial activities & vehicular emissions.
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Your Hairstyle Could Cause Air Pollution Comparable To Busy Traffic, Study Warns
A typical 10-20 minute hair styling routine using common hair care products and heated tools can release alarming levels of nanoparticle air pollution, comparable to standing by a busy highway, a new Purdue University study reveals.
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Delhi's Pollution Crisis Worsens As Microplastics Choke The Air, Study Warns
The average daily microplastic exposure rose from 10.7 particles in the colder months to 21.1 in the hotter season, the study highlighted.
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Pollution Body Admits No Research Has Been Done Behind Overage Vehicle Ban
Air Quality Management Commission admitted it has not conducted any research or study on pollution caused by diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, which form the basis of the overage vehicle ban in Delhi-NCR.
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Himalayas May Not Be Pristine Anymore, Study Shows Presence Of Toxic Metals In Clouds
The findings showed that the clouds over Mahabaleshwar contained two-fold higher metal concentrations than those in Darjeeling.
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Plastic Pollution Threatens Human Health: Study
Ahead of the UN treaty on plastics, a new report in The Lancet journal on Monday has warned that plastic pollution is an underrecognized threat to the health of both humans and the planet, which must be addressed immediately.
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Microplastics In Mind: Scientists Discover Plastic Particles In Human Brains
Tiny shards of plastic called microplastics have been detected accumulating in human brains, but there is not yet enough evidence to say whether this is doing us harm, experts have said.
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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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Rising Rocket Launches May Delay Ozone Layer Recovery, Study Finds
A growing number of rocket launches may be compromising the ozone layer's recovery, according to new scientific studies. Chlorine and soot from rockets, along with pollutants released during satellite re-entry, could have long-term environmental impacts. The space industry is urged to act now—through regulation, innovation, and cleaner fuels—to...
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"100 Times More Polluting": Study Reveals Industries You Didn't Know Were Harming Your Air
A study led by the University of York has found that sectors like shipping, aviation, and construction face much weaker legal controls on nitrogen oxide emissions compared to home heating or cars.
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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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World's Biggest Polluter? It's The US Military, Says Shocking Study
The study reveals that the US military is the single largest institutional emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. Researchers suggest that reducing military spending could significantly lower energy use and help combat climate change.
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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding, Why Is Delhi Spending Over Rs 3 Crore On It
Cloud seeding is generally considered moderately effective, with studies and real-world programmes showing it can increase rainfall under the right conditions.
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Green Rooftops Could Help Cities Like Shanghai Filter Out Tons of Microplastics from Rainwater
A Tongji University study shows green roofs can trap most rainborne microplastics, with soil capturing the majority. If all Shanghai rooftops went green, they could remove 56.2 metric tons of microplastics each year, highlighting a promising method for tackling urban pollution.
