AIR POLLUTION

Delhi Air Pollution Again Reaches 'Severe' Levels

Owing to a rise in humidity and light winds, the overall air quality of the national capital slipped to the 'severe' zone on Saturday, despite the authorities predicting it would remain in the 'very poor' category.

Aloe Vera, Peace Lily and Boston Ferns: 7 Indoor Plants That Will Keep Your Home Pollutant Free

Other than outside pollutants entering our homes, furnishings, heating, painting, cooking can also tamper with the air quality indoors.

Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal Government to Implement Odd-Even Scheme to Tackle Air Pollution

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that his government would reintroduce odd-even scheme in the capital to combat the problem of air pollution, which continues to wreak havoc with the denizens.

Gautam Gambhir Posts Pic of Santa Claus Wearing Air-Filter Mask to Wish Merry Christmas, Takes Sly Jibe on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Gautam Gambhir, who recently retired from all forms of cricket, took a jibe at the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on the eve of Christmas.

Delhi Pollution: Air Quality Remains ‘Severe’; Government Bans Industrial, Construction Activities for 3-Days

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee said the ban comes into force from Monday itself and it is sending letters to industries and construction authorities to immediately halt the activities.

Climate Change, Air Pollution Causing Millions of Premature Deaths: Study

Washington D.C. Climate change and air pollution are causing millions of premature deaths, a recent study suggests.

National Pollution Control Day 2018: How To Reduce Effects of Pollution on Your Health

According to the National Health Portal, nine out of 10 people worldwide do not breathe safe aid.

Bottled 'Fresh Air' is Sold in India at Rs 550 Per Bottle of 10 Litres! Know More About This Clean Product and How to Order it Online

Pure Himalayan Air company is selling fresh air at Rs 550 per bottle of 10 litres online.

Delhi Air Pollution: Air Quality Index in Lodhi at 272 Under Poor Category, Thick Smog Blankets India Gate Area

AQI in the range of 0-50 is considered good while the range beyond 500 is considered to be hazardous.

Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Breast Cancer: Study

Women working near busy roads are at high risk of developing breast cancer, due to traffic-related air pollution, researchers have warned.

Air Pollution: Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates, Nosedives to ‘Very Poor’ Category

The air quality in the national capital slipped to 'very poor' category on Saturday morning and is likely to get worse in the coming weeks.

Delhi Air Pollution: Centre Mulling Artificial Rains? 'Cloud Seeding an Option', Says Minister Mahesh Sharma

Amid worsening levels of air pollution, Minister of State of Environment, Mahesh Sharma said if the situation worsens, then the option of 'cloud seeding' to induce rainfall artificially. He said 'cloud seeding' can be considered as an immediate step to reduce pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.

Air Pollution Cuts Average Indian's Life Expectancy by Over 4 Years: Study

India is the world's second most polluted country, slightly trailing only Nepal, the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) said on Monday.

Delhi: AIIMS Launches Research Project on Air Pollution’s Impact on Public Health

The device, which is to be worn by children suffering from asthma or bronchitis, will give an idea of the exposure level of air pollution when one is travelling in the school bus, at home, when in school, or outdoors while playing.

IKEA Plans to Curb Air Pollution From Stubble Burning: Furniture Brand To Turn Rice Straws & Make Furniture From It

The Swedish furniture giant has set a goal of using only renewable and recycled materials by 2030, and will stop the use of hazardous chemicals.

Delhi Pollution: Air Quality Improves to ‘Very Poor’ Category From ‘Hazardous’ After Light Rainfall

The overnight rains washed away bigger pollutants and brought some relief to people after the worst air pollution in the national capital. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in most areas came down to ‘Unhealthy’ levels from Wednesday's ‘Very Poor’ reading.

EPCA Asks Central Pollution Control Board To Ban All Non-CNG Private Vehicles Despite Them Contributing Just 3% To Delhi’s Pollution

In the wake of deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Delhi government is considering to ban all non-CNG private vehicles. However, the survey conducted by TERI on Delhi’s air quality revealed that non-CNG private vehicles contribute only 3 percent to the air pollution

Delhi Pollution: Air Quality Index at Lodhi Road Remains Under 'Poor' Levels, Thick Haze Engulfs City

The ban on entry of heavy vehicles was imposed from November 8 till November 11 but was later extended