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NASA model reveals how COVID-related pollution levels deviated from norm
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], November 18 (ANI): Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, space- and ground-based observations have shown that Earth's atmosphere has seen significant reductions in some air pollutants.
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Air quality improves in Delhi, parts of city record 'moderate' AQI
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 17 (ANI): Air pollution levels in the national capital significantly improved on Tuesday with several parts of the city reporting Air Quality Index (AQI) in the 'satisfactory' category, while some reported AQI in the 'poor' category.
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Pollution levels higher in Delhi this Diwali as compared to 2019: CPCB
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 16 (ANI): Pollution levels were higher in Delhi this Diwali as compared to last year due to bursting of firecrackers and stubble burning, according to the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) report filed before the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
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Pollution levels dip in Delhi, air quality remains in 'very poor' category
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 14 (ANI): People in Delhi woke up to a further spike in air pollution as the city continued to remain engulfed in a blanket of smog with the air quality index in 'severe' and 'very poor quality' at several places on Saturday morning.
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Senior citizens, pet lovers in Delhi relieved after NGT imposes firecracke
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 14 (ANI): Senior citizens and pet owners in Delhi breathed a sigh of relief with the National Green Tribunal's (NGT) order to ban firecrackers in the national capital this Diwali owing to rising pollution levels amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Amid poor air quality in Delhi, Cuckoo comes up with Air Purifier to help
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 12 (ANI/NewsVoir): With air pollution levels soaring all time high in the National Capital and India housing seven of the top 10 most polluted cities in the world according to the World Economic Forum, the need for quality air becomes the topmost concern in Indian
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Centre's timely intervention could have reduced pollution surge in Delhi:
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 10 (ANI): As air quality continues to deteriorate in the national capital, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday said that Delhi was paying the price of Centre's negligence as timely intervention by the government on the issue of stubble burning in the fields
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Increasing pollution levels may lead to increased COVID-19 cases: Experts
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): The increasing pollution levels in Delhi and adjoining areas may contribute to the increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths due to the virus, experts said on Tuesday.
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Air pollution, green space, built environment characteristics may influenc
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 26 (ANI): Exposure to higher air pollution levels and greater population density during the early months of life may be associated with an increase in children's body mass index (BMI).
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Kejriwal government looks to shift blame concerning pollution management
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi on Saturday accused Kejriwal government of not doing enough to curb pollution levels in the national capital and trying to shift the blame on the Centre for a dip in air quality in the national capital.
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CPCB to deploy 50 teams in Delhi, NCR for strict vigil to curb pollution
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) will deploy 50 teams for extensive field visits from October 15 to ensure strict vigilance as pollution levels mount in Delhi and adjoining areas.
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Pollution plus coronavirus getting lethal for people: Manish Sisodia
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 13 (ANI): Rising pollution levels and the threat of coronavirus have become lethal for people, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Tuesday.
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