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Delhi minister Gopal Rai holds meeting on winter action plan to fight air
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
“The Delhi Government has started preparing the winter action plan for the coming days against pollution. In the last nine years, Particulate Matter (PM)10 levels fell by 42 per cent, and PM2.5 by 46 per cent. This is the massive success of the Delhi Government’s efforts to curb pollution,"
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IIT Jodhpur scientists develop 'CODE' device for good indoor air quality
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The device has been tested extensively which deactivates more than 99.99 per cent of harmful pathogens and provides quality indoor air.
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Candle smoke may be dangerous for those with mild asthma: Study
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
It may seem like the start of a great evening when there is a nice table setting, a steak in the pan, and soft candlelight. However, a recent study from the Department of Public Health at Aarhus University warns against breathing in too much of the cosy atmosphere.
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Study reveals burning candles, fumes may be harmful for people with mild a
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A pleasant table setting, a steak in the pan, and romantic candlelight may sound like the beginning of a lovely evening. However, a new study from Aarhus University's Department of Public Health advises that you should be wary about inhaling too much of the comfortable atmosphere.
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Air pollution shortens lifespan of Indians by 5.3 years: Report
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Air pollution shortens an average Indian's life expectancy by 5.3 years, according to a report by the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute
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Air Pollution cutting life expectancy by 4 years in Pakistan: Report
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The rising air pollution in Pakistan may lead to a shortening of life expectancy in Pakistan in the country’s most polluted regions like Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur and Peshawar, The News International reported citing a report.
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Israel: Single operation sees 43 vehicles confiscated for polluting enviro
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Recently, Israel’s Ministry of Environmental Protection and the Israel Police conducted a targeted enforcement activity in the city of Petah Tikva against vehicles that cause noise and air pollution
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GenForce 100 per cent Mono PNG NGRS & Dual Fuel Conversion Kit: Answer
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 28: DG sets are widely used in the industrial and commercial sectors in Delhi-NCR, especially during power outages, providing a crucial backup power source. However, these sets contribute significantly to the alarming air pollution levels in the region. The emission
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Air pollution is connected to mental health service of dementia patients:
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
According to a study published in the open-access journal BMJ Mental Health, exposure to relatively high levels of air pollution is linked to a rise in the use of community mental health services by dementia patients.
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Air pollution linked to higher mental health service of dementia patients:
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Exposure to relatively high levels of air pollution is associated with increased use of community mental health services by people with dementia, according to a large long-term study published in the open-access journal BMJ Mental Health.
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Afghanistan: Residents of Kabul voice concern over surge in air pollution
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Residents of Kabul complained about increased air pollution and urged the current government to address the sources of the capital's air pollution, TOLOnews reported.
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Aim to achieve zero stubble burning this year: Narendra Singh Tomar
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Paddy stubble in several regions is burnt after the Kharif harvest to make way for the Rabi crop sowing. In the process, it leads to the deterioration of the air quality in the national capital region and beyond.
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