Exposure To Air Pollution May Increase Risk Of Stroke Within 5 Days: Study
The team found higher concentrations of nitrogen dioxide were linked to a 28 per cent increased risk of stroke.
Sep 28, 2023, 15:59 PM IST
Delhi Is Now World's Most Polluted City, Delhiites On Track Of Losing 11 Years Of Life To Pollution
The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) released by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago also showed that all of India's 1.3 billion people live in areas where the annual average particulate pollution level exceeds the limit set by WHO.
Aug 29, 2023, 15:21 PM IST
Air Pollution May Increase Risk Of Developing Colorectal, Prostate Cancers: Study
The researchers discovered that even low levels of air pollution exposure may make people particularly susceptible to the risk of developing colorectal and prostate cancers.
Aug 12, 2023, 15:57 PM IST
Rising Air Pollution Causing Spike In Antibiotic Resistant Infections: Lancet Study
The association has strengthened over time, with changes in PM2.5 levels leading to larger increases in antibiotic resistance in more recent years, says study
Aug 08, 2023, 16:21 PM IST
Baat Pate Ki: The 'noise' of the road is becoming fatal... Heart attack?
Noise pollution is now becoming the main cause of heart attack. Loud noises that disturb sleep are chronic sounds. Many chemicals are released in the body due to loud noise.
Jun 14, 2023, 22:12 PM IST
Air Pollution Associated With Increased Risk Of Irregular Heartbeat: Study
The study reveals that acute exposure to ambient air pollution was associated with increased risk of symptomatic arrhythmia.
May 01, 2023, 12:50 PM IST
Heat, Air Pollution Leading To Poor Sleep Quality: Study
In addition to work and family obligations that compete with sleep for time, a quickly changing environment due to growing urbanisation and climate change seems to have made it harder to get a good night's sleep, the researchers said
Apr 19, 2023, 13:36 PM IST
Delhi Environment Minister Calls For Plan To Tackle Summer Air Pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai also said that neighbouring states will be asked to take preventive action to curb pollution.
Apr 12, 2023, 17:49 PM IST
Expert Claims 90% People In The World Breathe Polluted Air, Read About Its Impact On Health
Air pollution is one of the country's key environmental concerns. Large cities, such as New Delhi, are constantly subjected to significant amounts of air pollution. Read more to find out the imapct air pollution has on public health.
Apr 08, 2023, 17:16 PM IST
39 Of World's 50 Most Polluted Cities Are In India; Rajasthan's Bhiwadi Ranks 3rd, Delhi 4th
Chad, Iraq, Pakistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Kuwait, India, Egypt and Tajikistan were the top 10 most polluted countries while Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, and New Zealand met the WHO PM2.5 guideline (annual average of 5 Aug/m3 or less).
Mar 14, 2023, 20:39 PM IST
Mumbai Civic Body Allocates Funds to Tackle City's Growing Air Pollution
More air purification units, new AQI monitoring stations, and dust screens around construction sites are some of the initiatives tabled by the BMC as part of their plan to curb pollution.
Feb 04, 2023, 21:17 PM IST
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to Launch Real-Time Pollution Data Collecting Mechanism on January 30
The Delhi government would be able to deploy resources and take proactive measures to control pollution as a result of these forecasts.
Jan 30, 2023, 00:13 AM IST
Air Pollution Alert in London, Mayor Calls to Avoid Car Journeys
Mayor urges Londoners to look after each other by choosing to walk, cycle or take public transport wherever possible.
Jan 24, 2023, 22:30 PM IST
Delhi: BJP MLA carrying oxygen cylinder inside the house against air pollution
When the three-day session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly began on Monday, BJP MLAs created a ruckus in the Assembly over the air show.
Jan 16, 2023, 15:24 PM IST
Delhi: BJP's protest against pollution, BJP MLA reached assembly with oxygen cylinder
When the three-day session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly began on Monday, BJP MLAs created a ruckus in the Assembly over the air show.
Jan 16, 2023, 15:20 PM IST
Delhi's air quality worsens, plying of THESE vehicles banned temporarily
Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 434 at 4 pm on Monday, worsening from 371 on Sunday.
Jan 10, 2023, 06:23 AM IST
Delhi pollution: Capital enjoyed more hours of 'good air' in 2022 as compared to 2021, says IMD
Delhi air quality: While air pollution continued to be a problem in 2022, IMD data shows that Delhiites enjoyed better air last year against 2021.
Jan 01, 2023, 14:00 PM IST
Delhi-NCR air pollution: Ban on coal, other unapproved fuels comes into force
Authorities have been directed to close down industries and commercial establishments using unapproved fuels, including coal.
Jan 01, 2023, 11:40 AM IST
Namaste India : Air quality worsen in Delhi, AQI reaches 388
Delhi-NCR Pollution: Today the air quality in the capital Delhi is in a very poor category. There was fog in the surrounding areas including Delhi. Due to pollution in Delhi, the air of the capital is becoming stifling. Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in Very Poor category.
Dec 31, 2022, 08:40 AM IST
