The Air Quality Index (AQI) measures the concentration of pollutants in the air, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5), coarse particulate matter (PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and ozone (O3). Any IQAir AQI above 150 is considered "unhealthy", and above 200 is "very unhealthy," Dawn add
New Delhi [India], January 10: Air pollution is increasingly recognized as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, contributing to a global public health crisis. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and other pollutants have been linked to the development an
London [UK], May 2 (ANI): A UK based study published in the journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, found that hidden air pollutants like fine particles- PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), both hazardous to health, are increasing in Indian cities.
Washington D.C [U.S.A], Apr 11 (ANI): About four million children, globally, develop asthma annually because of inhaling nitrogen dioxide air pollution, a recent study has revealed. According to the study, the largest burdens related to air pollution was found in China followed by India.<
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 12 (ANI): Turns out, pollution in cities not only has a detrimental impact on humans but also affects plants and insects, according to a study.
New Delhi [India], Nov 9 (ANI): The data released by Delhi Environment Minister, Imran Hussain, on Thursday revealed that the average concentration of Nitrogen Oxide (NO2) this year has plummeted as compared to the levels of previous year's Diwali.