Air Pollution
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India
Stubble burning: A lose-lose situation with no silver lining
India is the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally, releasing 2,830 Mt CO2 annually. One major factor driving this issue…
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India
Air quality to worsen in Delhi-NCR as stubble burning season begins
Delhi is infamously known around the world for its bad air quality; the situation of the air is about to…
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Health
Pollution leading reason for infertility in men and women: Study
The results of the study were consistent amongst socioeconomic classes and geographical areas, indicating that pollution-related dangers were prevalent.
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Main News
Slight drop in air pollution adds a year to Indians’ life expectancy, Study finds
Despite this improvement, the pollution levels across India still exceed the safety guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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India
Air pollution claims 33,000 lives annually in India despite meeting national standards: Report
The study highlighted that even though the air quality in these cities is within the national fresh air threshold, daily…
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World News
Recent reports reveal air pollution to be the second leading risk factor for deaths globally
In collaboration with UNICEF, the report found that over 700,000 children in this age group died due to air pollution…
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Health
Air pollution responsible for 20% of global type 2 diabetes cases: Lancet study
This connection between air pollution and diabetes is comparatively higher among men from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and individuals with additional…
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Health
Study discovers link between air pollution to sleep apnea
When someone has OSA, it means their upper airway keeps collapsing repeatedly while they're asleep, causing repeated awakenings and significant…
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World News
India 3rd worst in air quality, Delhi most polluted capital in world
Meanwhile, Begusarai stood out as the most polluted metropolitan area globally
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Health
With rise in air pollution, here’s how you can minimise the effects on your lungs
India ranked eighth in terms of air pollution, with a majority of the 15 most polluted cities worldwide being located…
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