[ad_1] Air pollution is at dangerous levels in the Delhi-NCR region which includes cities such as Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad. In such conditions, it’s important to keep track of the pollution levels and prepare accordingly, especially if you are stepping out. You can use the SAMEER app which is a pollution information app…
[ad_1] Authorities in the smog-ridden Indian capital New Delhi on Sunday extended an emergency school closure by a week, with no signs of improvement in the megacity’s choking levels of pollution. Every autumn New Delhi is blanketed in acrid smog, primarily blamed on stubble burning by farmers in the neighbouring agrarian states. The city is…
[ad_1] When combined with a clean and well-ventilated home, air purifiers can be highly effective. Once considered a luxury, air purifiers are gaining popularity. But the questions remain: how they work, and can they solve these pollution-related issues? Every year, North India, particularly the NCR and nearby regions, faces an annual winter onslaught of thick…
[ad_1] As air pollution continues to be a growing concern in Delhi and other parts of the country, it is imperative to take steps to protect the health of your children. Exposure to air pollutants can have severe consequences on their well-being, including respiratory problems, developmental issues, and even long-term health risks. Protecting your…
[ad_1] It may seem like the start of a great evening when there is a nice table setting, a steak in the pan, and soft candlelight. However, a recent study from the Department of Public Health at Aarhus University warns against breathing in too much of the cosy atmosphere. Karin Rosenkilde Laursen, a postdoc…
[ad_1] Chronic exposure to fine particulate air pollutants (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) may increase non-lung cancer risk in older adults, new research has warned. The study of millions of Medicare beneficiaries by Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health and published in Environmental Epidemiology, found that exposures to PM2.5 and NO2 over a…
[ad_1] Technology to eliminate “forever chemicals” showing positive results – CBS News Watch CBS News A new study has found that man-made toxic PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” may be found in 45% of the tap water in the U.S. However, a scientific company has developed a technology that uses an annihilator to completely eliminate…
[ad_1] Heat and air pollution have previously been linked to human aggression. Now, researchers say it also appears that there are more dog bites on hot, polluted days. More research is needed to confirm these findings, according to study author Tanujit Dey, of the department of surgery at the Center for Surgery and Public Health…
[ad_1] The harmful impact of traffic-related air pollution on respiratory health has been thoroughly documented, but National Jewish Health experts are also looking at how rising pollutants affect another health area – allergic disease. According to a recent study, highly travelled highways in the state of Colorado have negative effects on skin health in children,…
[ad_1] The AirCare app shows air pollution, active fires, wind conditions and pollen levels on a map. CNBC While air quality in North America and Europe improved over the last decade thanks to stricter environmental regulations, extreme weather and record wildfires have raised new air pollution concerns. This week, smoke from wildfires in Quebec and…
