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"Attack on fuel storage facilities caused severe pollution": Iran's envoy
Updated : 3 days, 6 hours ago IST
The Iranian envoy claimed that strikes on fuel storage facilities had caused toxic pollutants to enter the air.
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India-Norway partnership highlights science-based legal approach to curb p
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
The session, titled "From Source to Seas: Science-informed pathways for transforming plastic and chemical pollution governance," was held at Taj Palace and focused on findings from the India-Norway INOPOL project. The research tracks how plastic waste and persistent organic pollutants mov
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Long-term review: Qubo Smart Air Purifier Q500 - affordable and reliable?
Updated : 2 months ago IST
At the heart of the Q500 is a robust 4-stage filtration system designed to trap 99.99% of harmful pollutants. It targets everything from large visible dust to microscopic allergens:
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Thin layer of smog covers Mumbai's Bandra as AQI hits 123
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Thick smog and fog trap pollutants, reducing visibility and disrupting daily life as Delhi residents faced the morning chill.
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Delhi air quality slips to 'Very Poor' as smog engulfs city; AQI crosses 3
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi's air quality has worsened, slipping back into the 'Very Poor' category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 300 in many areas. Thick smog and fog trap pollutants, reducing visibility and disrupting daily life.
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"Younger children, elderly are worst affected": Doctors warn of increasing
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Dr GC Khilnani, Chairman of the PSRI Institute of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, advised people to wear N95 or N99 masks when going outside to help block pollutants.
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Kabul Municipality urges residents to curb fuel use as winter pollution wo
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Kabul Municipality urged residents to cut fuel use as winter pollution worsens, with locals reporting severe smoke, health issues, and difficult breathing conditions. Experts say Kabul's bowl-shaped terrain traps pollutants, while residents call for gas pipelines and stronger government acti
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KARAM Safety amplifies its nationwide FFP2 Mask awareness campaign to prom
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 20: With air pollution soaring to hazardous levels across major Indian cities, KARAM Safety, a leading global PPE player and fall protection solutions provider, has issued an urgent call for the public to adopt certified respiratory protection as a daily necessity
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Maharashtra: Smog covers Mumbai as AQI remains in poor category
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
A thick layer of smog covered parts of Mumbai on Friday morning as air quality in several areas remained poor, as slow winter winds have prevented pollutants from dispersing.
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Lahore ranks second most polluted city globally with "very unhealthy" AQI
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
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
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Delhi wakes up to 'Poor' air quality; Pulmonologist warns of rising health
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Raising concern regarding higher levels of AQI, Pulmonologist Dr. Sharad Joshi from Ghaziabad said, "Air Quality Index (AQI) has risen significantly, leading to higher levels of particulate pollutants from sources like crop burning, vehicular exhaust, and fireworks. This exacerbates respi
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Wildfires drive global air pollution, WMO warns of rising health risks
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Wildfires significantly worsened air pollution in 2024, spreading harmful PM 2.5 particles across continents, the WMO said. Officials warned climate change increases wildfire risks, affecting health, infrastructure, and ecosystems. Effective mitigation measures, as seen in China, Europe, and
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