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Centre's GRAP comes into effect from today to keep check on pollution in D
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The action plan was implemented as an emergency response mechanism to poor air quality levels. But this time, the government implemented GRAP even before the worsening of Delhi's air quality.
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Study reveals exposure to air pollution linked to risk of stroke
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A meta-analysis found that short-term exposure to air pollution was associated with an increased risk of stroke. Short-term exposure was defined as occurring within five days of a stroke.
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"Poor farmers cannot be blamed solely": NHRC on stubble burning
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed serious concerns over the tardy progress towards achieving zero stubble burning to reduce air pollution in Delhi and said that the farmers cannot be blamed solely for it.
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Diesel generator sets allowed in Delhi-NCR for emergency services like hos
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
As a one-time exception, diesel generator sets for all capacity ranges will be allowed to run in Delhi-NCR from October 1 till December 31, announced the Environment Ministry on Friday, ahead of the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to tackle pollution.
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CM Kerjwal lists 15 points to curb pollution in coming winter season
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
To curb the Pollution in the city, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has listed fifteen points that will be taken in the coming winter season in the city.
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Exposure to air pollution is associated with risk of stroke: Study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a meta-analysis short-term exposure to air pollution may be associated with an elevated risk of stroke. Short-term exposure was defined as taking place within five days after the stroke.
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Delhi CM Kejriwal to announce Winter Action Plan to tackle air pollution
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The Delhi Government is tightening its grip on air pollution by intensifying its efforts towards implementing a comprehensive plan to combat winter pollution. CM Arvind Kejriwal will announce the Winter Action Plan on 29th September, according to an official statement of the city government.
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Delhi LG VK Saxena raises air pollution issue at Northern Zonal Council me
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
LG Saxena who represented the National Capital on this Inter-State and Inter-UT Forum that is headed by the Union Home Minister, is reported to have requested all neighbouring states to work in tandem to address this issue that chokes Delhi air every winter.
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Children growing up in towns have greater rates of respiratory illness: St
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Researchers found that young children growing up in towns and cities have greater rates of respiratory illness than those growing up in the country.
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Air pollution makes it difficult for bees to find flowers: Research
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
According to a new study, air pollution prevents bees from finding flowers because it degrades the scent.
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Heatwaves worsen air quality and pollution: WMO
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The 2023 WMO Air Quality and Climate Bulletin, the third in an annual series, puts the spotlight on heatwaves to draw attention to the fact that it is not just high temperatures which are a hazard, but also the impacts of resulting pollution which are often overlooked but are just as pernici
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Experience High-Tech Air Purification with the SHARP-QNET Air Purifier on
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], September 6: Air pollution transcends borders, necessitating collective action. According to WHO, a staggering 99 per cent of the global population breathes unsafe air, resulting in 6.7 million premature deaths each year. These alarming statistics underscore th
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