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Air pollution in rural areas can be as threatening as urban: Research
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Illinois [US], January 30 (ANI): The findings of a recent study have shown that when considering air pollution's impact on human health, chemical reactivity, seasonality and distribution of airborne particulate matter are critical metrics.
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Delhi govt to make PUC certificate mandatory for filling fuel at pumps soo
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): The Delhi government will soon make the 'pollution under control' (PUC) certificate mandatory for filling fuel at petrol pumps. The draft policy will be placed for public opinion before being notified, the official statement from the Office of Environment
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Study finds rural air pollution might be as dangerous as urban
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Illinois [US], January 28 (ANI): A new research shows that chemical reactivity, seasonality and distribution of airborne particulate matter are critical metrics when considering air pollution's impact on human health.
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Bengaluru among 10 Southern Indian cities exceeding WHO air quality guidel
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 28 (ANI): The latest report by Greenpeace India, analyzing the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s data from ten major cities of Southern India revealed that average pollution levels in the cities far exceed the latest World Health Organization (WH
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Faulty BRCA genes, known to increase breast cancer risk, now linked to pro
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Cambridge [England], January 26 (ANI): If outside factors like exposure to pesticides, smog and pollution weren't enough, internal factors like faulty versions of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, have now been linked to several other cancers, including those that affect men.
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China sees air pollution risk during Beijing Winter Olympics, authorities
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Bejing [China], January 24 (ANI): As China is all set to host the 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the country's Ministry of Ecology and Environment has announced that it will take measures to restrict the operations of some air polluters, a media report said.
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NGT says Wetland Rules be strictly followed along with Guidelines by Minis
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 24 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) said that action of preparing integrated Environmental Management Plan (EMP) by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change be taken and till it is done, EMPs prepared for rejuvenation and protection of the Naj
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Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, AQI at 314
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 23 (ANI): The air quality in the national capital continues to remain in the 'very poor' category, with overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 314 on Sunday morning, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
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Pak's Karachi on third spot in latest list of world cities with worst air
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Karachi [Pakistan], January 22 (ANI): Pakistan's Karachi reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 224 on Saturday and became the World's third most polluted city, reported Dhaka Tribune.
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Delhi HC issues notice to Centre on plea challenging mandatory BIS license
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 20 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice to the Centre on a petition seeking direction to quash the Rule 2 (2) of the 'Lead Stabilizer in Polyvinyl Chloride Pipes and Fittings Rules, 2021' enacted by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate C
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Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category, AQI docks at 318
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 20 (ANI): The air quality in the national capital on Thursday remained in the 'very poor' category according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).
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Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'very poor' category with AQI at 312
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 18 (ANI): The air quality in the national capital on Tuesday deteriorated to 'very poor' from 'poor' category with an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 312, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
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