Pollution

Air Pollution May Increase Risk Of Developing Colorectal, Prostate Cancers: Study

The researchers discovered that even low levels of air pollution exposure may make people particularly susceptible to the risk of developing colorectal and prostate cancers. 

Aug 12, 2023, 15:57 PM IST

The Mobility Revolution: How Electric Vehicles Could Transform High-Emission Transportation Sector?

Electric mobility could transform this high-emissions sector and a notable global strategy to reduce carbon emissions in the transportation industry is the shift to electric mobility.

Aug 10, 2023, 14:48 PM IST

World Biofuel Day 2023: How Ethanol Can Reduce Vehicular Pollution In India? Explained

World Biofuel Day: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated Ethanol Plant in Panipat with capacity to generate about three crore litres of Ethanol annually. 

 

Aug 10, 2023, 11:43 AM IST

Planning To Buy A New Bed? Check THIS Before Dumping Your Old Mattress

Have you ever wondered what to do with your old mattress once you've purchased a new one? One typical solution is to throw it away. But, instead of simply dumping it, did you know you might look into environmentally friendly disposal options? Read about the environment hazards of dumping your old mattress.

Jul 29, 2023, 10:15 AM IST

Baat Pate Ki: The 'noise' of the road is becoming fatal... Heart attack?

Noise pollution is now becoming the main cause of heart attack. Loud noises that disturb sleep are chronic sounds. Many chemicals are released in the body due to loud noise.

Jun 14, 2023, 22:12 PM IST

Children Living Near Heavily Used Highways More At Risk To Develop Atopic Dermatitis: Study

The study reveals children who lived at least a thousand metres away from heavily used highways had a decreased risk of developing atopic dermatitis than those who lived within 500 metres.

Jun 10, 2023, 11:23 AM IST

Traffic Noise May Have Negative Effect On Work Performance: Study

According to the study, the individuals performed much worse on the performance test and felt that the task was more difficult to complete with road noise in the background.

May 20, 2023, 15:05 PM IST

Exposure To Diesel Pollution For Long May Have Serious Health Effects: Study

Long-term exposure to diesel has shown to result in prolonged cough, sputum production, and poor lung function.

May 15, 2023, 23:14 PM IST

Explained: Top Five Reasons Why Electric Two-Wheelers Are The Future Of Mobility

With Electric Two-wheelers becoming more accessible and popular, here's a look at the multiple factors that makes the e-scooters/ two-wheelers, the vehicle of the future.

May 02, 2023, 10:38 AM IST

Delhi Govt Deregisters 54 Lakh Old Vehicles, Some Registered In 1900

A National Green Tribunal (NGT) order in 2014 bars vehicles older than 15 years to be parked in public places. 

Apr 24, 2023, 17:16 PM IST

Exposure To Air Pollution During Pregnancy Enhances Risk Of Respiratory Infections: Study

The study reveals pregnant women are disproportionately affected by influenza, resulting in a more than 10-fold increase in hospitalisation risk.

Apr 20, 2023, 12:40 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

Healthcare Researchers Find Direct Link Between Electric Vehicles and Improving Respiratory Health

Local air pollution levels and emergency department visits decreased as Electric Vehicles adoption increased within a given zip code, found Healthcare Researchers in the US.

Feb 06, 2023, 10:42 AM IST

As Delhi-NCR AQI Improves, Curbs Imposed Under Stage II of GRAP Lifted

All actions under stage-I of GRAP shall, however, remain invoked and will continue to be implemented, said the Commission for Air Quality Management.

Feb 01, 2023, 20:48 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

Delhi: 3 Villages, 29 Unauthorised Colonies to Get Sewer Line To Reduce Yamuna Pollution

The Delhi government has promised to clean the Yamuna to bathing standards by February 2025.

Jan 25, 2023, 20:32 PM IST

Aviation Explained: Why airlines are relying on used cooking oil as fuel for reducing emissions

International air carriers must reduce their carbon emissions to almost nothing by 2050, according to a goal set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in October 2022.

Jan 04, 2023, 08:04 AM IST

China launches its first semi high-speed hydrogen train, gets 600km range

China has launched Asia's first hydrogen powered trains for the Urban Railways and gets a range of 600 km on a single tank, with a top speed of 160 kmph. Check image gallery here.

Jan 02, 2023, 08:12 AM IST