Page 29 - Air Pollution

Air pollution a silent killer, claims 7 million lives each year: UN expert

Every hour, 800 people are dying, many after years of suffering, from cancer, respiratory illnesses or heart disease directly caused by breathing polluted air, the expert said

7 of top 10 most polluted cities in the world are in India; Gurgaon on top

The index measures the presence of fine particulate matter known as PM2.5, a pollutant that can fester deep in the lungs and bloodstream of human beings

Patiala only Indian city with clean air as new anti-pollution plan stumbles

The air quality in the world's most polluted city, Delhi--home to 20 million people--remained above safe limits almost all days this winter between November 2018

Delhiites' life expectancy can rise by 3 yrs if air quality improves: Study

The NCAP has proposed multiple strategies to combat air pollution in the 102 most-polluting cities in the country

Delhi's pollution rises again, air quality index in 'moderate' category

Delhi's air drastically improved after heavy rains lashed the city Tuesday and was recorded in the 'satisfactory' category this year for the first time since October last year

As India struggles to breathe, here're 3 policy ideas to clean up toxic air

Market-based solutions instead of command-and-control regulation could allow economic growth to coexist with cleaner air

Delhi's air quality slips into the 'severe' category, say authorities

According to the CPCB data, 27 areas recorded 'severe' pollution, while eight areas witnessed 'very poor' air quality

Air pollution could be making us less intelligent, especially men

Repeatedly inhaling nanoparticles found in air pollution may have a number of negative effects on the brain, including chronic inflammation of the brain's nerve cells

80% Indians in 17 cities feel sick when the air quality worsens: Study

India is ranked as one of the world's most polluted countries, with 14 cities in the top 20 most polluted cities globally

As winter smog covers China, 79 cities trigger air pollution alerts

The affected cities lie in and around the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region that includes China's capital

How Modi govt's natural gas plan is giving no relief to smog-choked cities

Modi, who won a United Nations environmental award in September for promoting solar power, has struggled to curtail pollution

Indians lose 4 yrs of their lives to air pollution, effect worse than AIDS

According to the new Air Quality Life Index (AQLI), particulate air pollution cuts global average life expectancy by 1.8 years per person

Delhi air pollution: These masks, purifiers will help you breathe healthy

Hazardous pollution has made anti-pollution gear and gadgets a near-necessity

Air pollution: NGT orders study of 102 cities' vehicle, population capacity

The concept of 'carrying capacity' addresses the question as to how many people can be permitted into any area without the risk of degrading the environment there

Air pollution: India home to 3 of the world's largest NO2 emission hotspots

The study by Greenpeace comes as Delhi's pollution level climbed to alarming levels

Delhi air pollution: Know govt's emergency plan to avoid smog filled winter

Authorities have predicted further deterioration of air quality in the coming days

Delhi not alone: Beijing also faces smog, blames perfume, hair gels for it

Government has asked its citizens to buy masks and air purifiers to protect themselves during peak pollution days

Air quality dips to 'hazardous' level in Delhi, haze engulfs Mumbai

As per Skymet Weather, next three days in Delhi will be warm and sunny with a maximum temperature of around 32 degree Celsius

How to increase life expectancy in India by 4 yrs? Here are recommendations

Indians would live a year longer if India were to achieve its national air quality standards, the report said

Air pollution can make you diabetic, India at greater risk: Lancet study

The researchers estimated that pollution contributed to a little more than three million new diabetes cases globally in 2016