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Delhi: CAQM advises strict implementation of air pollution norms, warns of
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): Intensifying its actions in the battle against air pollution in Delhi-NCR in the coming days, the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) urged all concerned including Industries and Project Proponents of Construction an
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Study shows Delhi Govt's Smog Tower reducing air pollution by 70-80 pc up
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): On the basis of the technology developed by the University of Minnesota, a pilot project was started by IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi and DPCC last year after October rains at Delhi Government's Baba Kharag Singh road smog tower.
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Air pollution shifts the scales in favour of female obesity
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Michigan [US], October 14 (ANI): As more individuals consume bad diets and neglect to engage in regular exercise, obesity has become a significant global health concern in recent decades.
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Bhupender Yadav holds virtual meeting with ministers of NCR, Punjab and GN
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 11 (ANI): To manage the issue of air pollution in Delhi and NCR region, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav held a virtual meeting with the Environment Ministers of NCR region, GNCTD and Punjab to review the activities being u
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Delhi government launches anti-dust campaign to control air pollution
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 6 (ANI): To control pollution in this winter season, Delhi Government on Thursday launched a month-long intensive anti-dust campaign at construction sites.
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Researchers find particle radioactivity associated with pollution-associat
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Dallas [US], October 5 (ANI): Particle radioactivity, an air pollution feature that represents the colourless, odourless gas radon found in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution, increases PM2.5 toxicity and raises the chance of mortality from cardiovascular disease, particularly hea
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Bhupendra Yadav chairs air pollution review meet, expresses concern over P
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, conducted a detailed review on Friday of measures and actions planned for abatement of air pollution by all stakeholders concerned in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas
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Air pollution can increase negative effects of climate change on human hea
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Dallas (Texas) [US], September 25 (ANI): According to a new study, air pollution can increase negative effects of climate change on human health.
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Improved air quality found to have accelerated global warming in recent de
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 22 (ANI): An international research team has used satellite data to demonstrate that concentrations of pollutant particles have decreased significantly since the year 2000. This is desirable due to their impact on health. But it is also of great significance for an
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Study finds conifer communication is complex, can be altered by air pollut
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 14 (ANI): A new study shows that upon attack by bark-feeding weevils, conifers release substantial quantities of volatile organic compounds that provide important cues to neighboring seedlings.
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Research: Cutting coal offers significant health benefits however environm
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
North Carolina [US], September 14 (ANI): According to a recent study that used data from Texas and nearby states, the most popular methods for cutting greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation also have enough positive effects on health to pay for themselves entirely. Although Bla
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Study: Simple measures can go a long way to combat air pollution in school
Updated : 3 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], September 6 (ANI): Most primary schools experience levels of pollution which exceed the safe levels set out by the World Health Organization, yet simple measures can cut outdoor and indoor exposure of toxins by almost half, according to a new study.
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