Heat, Air Pollution Leading To Poor Sleep Quality: Study
In addition to work and family obligations that compete with sleep for time, a quickly changing environment due to growing urbanisation and climate change seems to have made it harder to get a good night's sleep, the researchers said
Apr 19, 2023, 13:36 PM IST
Delhi Environment Minister Calls For Plan To Tackle Summer Air Pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai also said that neighbouring states will be asked to take preventive action to curb pollution.
Apr 12, 2023, 17:49 PM IST
Expert Claims 90% People In The World Breathe Polluted Air, Read About Its Impact On Health
Air pollution is one of the country's key environmental concerns. Large cities, such as New Delhi, are constantly subjected to significant amounts of air pollution. Read more to find out the imapct air pollution has on public health.
Apr 08, 2023, 17:16 PM IST
39 Of World's 50 Most Polluted Cities Are In India; Rajasthan's Bhiwadi Ranks 3rd, Delhi 4th
Chad, Iraq, Pakistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Kuwait, India, Egypt and Tajikistan were the top 10 most polluted countries while Australia, Estonia, Finland, Grenada, Iceland, and New Zealand met the WHO PM2.5 guideline (annual average of 5 Aug/m3 or less).
Mar 14, 2023, 20:39 PM IST
Mumbai Civic Body Allocates Funds to Tackle City's Growing Air Pollution
More air purification units, new AQI monitoring stations, and dust screens around construction sites are some of the initiatives tabled by the BMC as part of their plan to curb pollution.
Feb 04, 2023, 21:17 PM IST
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to Launch Real-Time Pollution Data Collecting Mechanism on January 30
The Delhi government would be able to deploy resources and take proactive measures to control pollution as a result of these forecasts.
Jan 30, 2023, 00:13 AM IST
Air Pollution Alert in London, Mayor Calls to Avoid Car Journeys
Mayor urges Londoners to look after each other by choosing to walk, cycle or take public transport wherever possible.
Jan 24, 2023, 22:30 PM IST
Delhi: BJP MLA carrying oxygen cylinder inside the house against air pollution
When the three-day session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly began on Monday, BJP MLAs created a ruckus in the Assembly over the air show.
Jan 16, 2023, 15:24 PM IST
Delhi: BJP's protest against pollution, BJP MLA reached assembly with oxygen cylinder
When the three-day session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly began on Monday, BJP MLAs created a ruckus in the Assembly over the air show.
Jan 16, 2023, 15:20 PM IST
Delhi's air quality worsens, plying of THESE vehicles banned temporarily
Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 434 at 4 pm on Monday, worsening from 371 on Sunday.
Jan 10, 2023, 06:23 AM IST
Delhi pollution: Capital enjoyed more hours of 'good air' in 2022 as compared to 2021, says IMD
Delhi air quality: While air pollution continued to be a problem in 2022, IMD data shows that Delhiites enjoyed better air last year against 2021.
Jan 01, 2023, 14:00 PM IST
Delhi-NCR air pollution: Ban on coal, other unapproved fuels comes into force
Authorities have been directed to close down industries and commercial establishments using unapproved fuels, including coal.
Jan 01, 2023, 11:40 AM IST
Namaste India : Air quality worsen in Delhi, AQI reaches 388
Delhi-NCR Pollution: Today the air quality in the capital Delhi is in a very poor category. There was fog in the surrounding areas including Delhi. Due to pollution in Delhi, the air of the capital is becoming stifling. Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in Very Poor category.
Dec 31, 2022, 08:40 AM IST
Non-essential construction work banned in Delhi-NCR amid spike in air pollution
An AQI between 201 and 300 is considered 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.
Dec 30, 2022, 21:16 PM IST
Delhi air pollution sources to be identified on real-time basis now, says CM Kejriwal - Here's what it means
The real-time source apportionment study consists of a supersite with air analyzers and a mobile air quality monitoring system that will measure the level of various substances in Delhi air.
Dec 24, 2022, 12:40 PM IST
Delhi Air Pollution: Pollution level rises again in Delhi, AQI level reaches 372.
The pollution level in Delhi has reached the very poor category. The Air Quality Index of Delhi has reached close to 372. So the AQI in Gurugram is around 340 and Noida is around 450.
Dec 12, 2022, 09:54 AM IST
Breathing toxic air? BEWARE! You can develop long-term health problems
The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, showed that high levels of traffic-related air pollution - fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) - were associated with an increased risk of having at least two long-term health conditions.
Dec 02, 2022, 13:32 PM IST
BEWARE! Lung damage due to air pollution is irreversible, say experts
Any form of lung damage can result in a multitude of problems including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. The bad news is that lung deterioration is a condition that is non-reversible and also there is no treatment option available, says expert.
Nov 24, 2022, 11:24 AM IST
Delhi pollution: AQI remains in 'Very poor' category, Delhiites put hold on outdoor activities
Delhi pollution: The AQI in the national capital remains in the 'Very poor' category despite measures to tackle pollution.
Nov 20, 2022, 09:42 AM IST
