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Indoor air pollution poses greater health risk than outdoor: Experts

Studies done in Delhi have shown that women's average exposure to high levels of black carbon (wome…

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India saw 19.3% drop in particulate pollution in 2022, adding 51 days to life expectancy: Report

New Delhi saw a significant 19.3% drop in particulate pollution in 2022 compared to 2021, which add…

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Local emissions in most NCAP cities to rise by at least 11% by 2030, shows study

The findings revealed that only 8 of the 76 cities are likely to achieve a 40% reduction in four ma…

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Air pollution kills thousands in Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata every year: Lancet study

New research reveals a terrifying truth: over 7% of daily deaths in 10 major Indian cities are attr…

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Millennial and Gen X are developing 17 types of cancers far more frequently than older generations, study finds

Cancer rates has surged among younger generations, with significant increases in pancreatic, kidney…

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Paris' River Seine is so polluted that Olympic athletes weren't allowed to swim in it

Paris' Seine River's water levels are below the required standards for the men's triathlon to take …

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Planting trees and bushes along highways can significantly cut local motor pollution levels, study finds

It is common to see plants at Indian traffic medians wilting away for lack of care, or even destroy…

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Microplastics are clogging your arteries — and possibly increasing your risk of heart disease

Worryingly, those with plastic in their plaques are 4.5 times more likely to experience a heart att…

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Nearly 5 billion people endured extreme heat in June; 619 million affected in India: Report

India, which experienced one of its hottest and longest heat waves, recorded more than 40,000 suspe…

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40% rise in eye related problems due to pollution, say Delhi doctors

Ophthalmologists in Delhi are observing sharp rise in number of patients suffering from eye problem…

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The most common type of EV battery is a growing source of 'forever chemical' pollution, scientists say

Scientists found PFAS used in lithium-ion batteries in air, water, snow, and soil near chemical pla…

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Seine River in Paris still too polluted for Olympic events as opening ceremony looms

The Seine was poised to be a centerpiece of the Paris Olympics, featuring prominently in both the o…

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Breathing easy: India's cleanest cities

Air pollution is a pressing concern in India, but amidst the haze of pollution, there are cities th…

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Delhi world's most polluted capital, Begusarai top polluted metro says IQAir

Bihar's Begusarai emerged as the world's most polluted metropolitan area while Delhi was identified…

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32% families in Delhi-NCR planning to burst firecrackers on Diwali: Survey

Many residents believe that stubble burning in the neighbouring states is the primary cause o…

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This $119 houseplant is bioengineered to remove harmful air pollution in your home.

Neoplants has bioengineered a houseplant that uses bacteria to remove indoor air pollution from you…

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Delhi sees marginal dip in pollution level, air quality remains 'severe'; AQI at 410

On the fourth consecutive day, the air quality in Delhi remained in the 'Severe' category on Sunday…

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OPINION: Planet vs Plastics — A multi-stakeholder approach to clean up the Earth

Life cycle assessment of plastic reveals that petroleum-based plastics can be recycled three to fou…

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Pesticides are leaving lasting behavioural changes through generations of fish, study finds

Even minute pesticide exposures during development can trigger lasting behavioural changes in fish.…

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Bad air might indirectly be a major culprit behind suicide-related spike, Chinese study finds

More than just a straightforward impact on the residents' physical health, scientists have always w…