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Studies link COVID-19 deaths to air pollution, raising questions about EPA's 'acceptable risk' 30 Oct 2020 13:17 (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Michael Petroni, State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (THE CONVERSATION) The pandemic is putting America …
Air pollution control for the pharmaceutical production industry 30 Oct 2020 11:20 Anguil’s diversity of experience and wide breadth of technology offerings make us the best choice for the extremely nuanced and varied needs of the pharmaceutical industry where compliance is critical. Put Anguil’s decades of knowledge and experience to …
The rise in plastic pollution during Covid-19 crisis 30 Oct 2020 10:44 Environment, Health, Humanitarian Emergencies Scientists have been warning us about the impacts of plastic pollution for decades. Oct 30 2020 - Ever since the pandemic began this year, countries across the globe have been striving to protect their people …
Artificial Nighttime Light Contributes to Light Pollution, Says New Study 30 Oct 2020 08:11 Artificial Nighttime Light Contributes to Light Pollution, Says New Study A new study by a German physicist communicates the large amount of unnatural light used at night across the globe. By Nikki Johnson Bolden Oct 30, 2020 A study published in the …
‘Green Delhi’ mobile app launched to address pollution related complaints 30 Oct 2020 07:12 Share0 The ‘Green Delhi’ mobile application has been launched by the Delhi Chief Minister Aravind Kejriwal. Using this application, citizens can bring pollution causing activities to the government’s notice. “Today we are launching the Green Delhi App. The …
Air pollution in Sri Lanka increased unusually – NBRO 30 Oct 2020 07:05 The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) says air pollution in Sri Lanka has increased unusually. An unusual increase in the levels of particulate matter (PM) in several areas including Colombo, Kandy, Puttalam, Vavuniya and Jaffna was observed …
Sungai Balak Pollution: DOE suspends factory operation 30 Oct 2020 07:05 KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Environment (DOE) has opened an investigation paper and issued a stop work order on a food-based factory, suspected of causing oil pollution in Sungai Balak, Selangor. Its director-general Norlin Jaafar said the action was …
Sungai Salak pollution: DOE suspends factory operation A food-based factory, suspected of causing oil pollution in the river, has been issued with the stop-work order. Bernama 2 h ago 1 30 Oct 2020 06:59 The Department of Environment (DOE) has opened an investigation paper and issued a stop-work order on a food-based factory, suspected of causing oil pollution in Sungai Balak, Selangor.Its director-general Norlin Jaafar (above) said the action was taken …
Delhi pollution today: Slight relief as air quality now in ‘poor’ from ‘severe’ category 30 Oct 2020 06:55 On Thursday, stubble burning, local emissions and unfavourable weather conditions pushed Delhi’s overall air quality index into the severe category.In a slight relief, the air quality in the national capital on Friday entered the “poor” category a day …
Air pollution at Bandra Reclamation 30 Oct 2020 06:46
EPA guts plan that would have slashed pollution from Utah coal plants 30 Oct 2020 06:27 Federal environmental officials have approved Utah’s new plan for limiting coal-fired power plant emissions to address “regional” haze marring the state’s famous national parks, although environmentalists say it’s a step backward when it comes to improving …
Lawsuit seeks updated standards for industrial pollution controls 30 Oct 2020 04:46 A coalition of 10 environmental groups is suing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), seeking to compel it to update standards for pollution control devices for facilities including petrochemical plants, gas processing facilities and municipal solid …
New pollution law divides environment expert's opinions 30 Oct 2020 03:04 By Express News Service NEW DELHI: The Centre’s new law to check air pollution in Delhi NCR has received mixed reactions from environmental experts with many saying that the ordinance has been brought in without any consultation process and that air …
Permanent panel to tackle Delhi-NCR air pollution 30 Oct 2020 02:16
Centre sets up permanent panel to tackle Delhi-NCR air pollution 30 Oct 2020 00:36
Have Come Out With Ordinance On Curbing Pollution, Centre Tells SC 29 Oct 2020 23:53 The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Thursday that it has come out with an Ordinance on curbing pollution and it has been promulgated already. A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said that it would have to look at the Ordinance before passing any …
Need political will to fight pollution, says Delhi govt 29 Oct 2020 23:50 AQI worsens every winter in the capital. (Express Photo: Amit Mehra)Lack of political will, not the absence of an overarching body looking at issues of air pollution, is what plagues the region’s fight against bad air, the Delhi government said Thursday. …
To fight NCR pollution, a new body under law 29 Oct 2020 23:50 Written by Esha Roy | New Delhi | October 30, 2020 4:34:39 am Through the Ordinance, the Centre has dissolved the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) for the NCR.The central government on Wednesday notified an Ordinance to …
Law to fight air pollution — Give solution instead of ordinance: Farmers’ outfits slam Centre move 29 Oct 2020 21:21 The President has given his assent to The Commission for Air Quality management in NCR and adjoining areas, 2020.Farmers’ outfits in Punjab and Haryana have slammed the Centre’s move to constitute a commission to monitor air quality management in NCR and …
Air pollution increases risk of suffering a... 29 Oct 2020 21:21 The manifestation of rising air pollution in respiratory organs is well recognised and talked about in the public discourse. However, not many people are aware air pollutants have the potential to increase the risk of stroke. Evidences, supported by …
Centre introduces new law through ordinance to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR 29 Oct 2020 17:56
Stubble burning share in Delhi's pollution rises to 36 pc, maximum so far this season: SAFAR 29 Oct 2020 16:37 Image Source : PTI Stubble burning share in Delhi's pollution rise to 36 per cent: SAFAR The share of stubble burning in Delhi's PM2.5 pollution rose to 36 per cent on Thursday, the maximum so far this season, according to a central government air …
CJI makes pitch for bicycles, blames ‘beautiful’ cars for air pollution 29 Oct 2020 15:04 New Delhi: Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde on Thursday made a pitch for bicycles, citing experts to argue that stubble burning was alone not responsible for the air pollution overwhelming the Delhi NCR region and pointed a finger at another culprit -- …
VW promotes its new £30.000 ID.3 electric car with billboards that EAT pollution 29 Oct 2020 13:34 Volkswagen has big expectations for its new ID.3 electric car. The zero-emission family hatchback is hitting the UK with a price tag starting from less than £30,000 and is already in huge demand. And to keep orders flooding in, the German manufacturer has …
Light pollution's wasted energy seen from space 29 Oct 2020 13:12
Rs 1 cr fine, 5-year jail: Centre promulgates ordinance to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR 29 Oct 2020 11:38 Image Source : PTI Rs 1 cr fine, 5-year jail: Centre brings new law to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR The Centre has issued an ordinance, making pollution an offence with a jail term, which can go up to 5 years and a penalty up to Rs 1 crore. The …
Delhiites can now lodge pollution complaints on 'Green Delhi' app for action 29 Oct 2020 11:37 Image Source : PTI Kejriwal launches 'Green Delhi' app to redress pollution complaints As the air pollution level in the national capital turned 'severe' on Thursday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today launched the 'Green Delhi' …
Have come out with Ordinance on curbing pollution, Centre tells Supreme Court 29 Oct 2020 11:22 New Delhi: The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Thursday that it has come out with an Ordinance on curbing pollution and has been promulgated already. A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said that it would have to look at the Ordinance before …
Centre introduces new law through ordinance to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR 29 Oct 2020 11:22 New Delhi: In a bid to tackle the persistent problem of air pollution in Delhi-NCR, the Centre has introduced a new law through an ordinance which comes into force with immediate effect. Violation of the provisions entails a punishment of a jail term up to …
India to bring new law for pollution control in Delhi and surrounding areas-minister 29 Oct 2020 11:21
Ordinance brought to deal with air pollution in Delhi-NCR, Centre tells SC 29 Oct 2020 11:13 By ANI NEW DELHI: The Central government submitted before the Supreme Court on Thursday that an ordinance has been brought in order to deal with the air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region and adjoining areas. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) …
Pollution hangs over Indian capital as farm... 29 Oct 2020 10:41 29 Oct 2020 - 12:08 A couple has their pictures taken on the banks of the Yamuna River during a smoggy morning at sunrise in New Delhi on October 29, 2020. AFP / Jewel Samad New Delhi: New Delhi's air quality was at its worst this season on …
Pollution hangs over Indian capital as farm stubble fires rage 29 Oct 2020 09:14 NEW DELHI (Reuters) - New Delhi’s air quality was at its worst this season on Thursday, as winds heavy with toxic smoke from polluting vehicles and smouldering crop waste fires in neighbouring states lingered low over the Indian capital. Average air …
Kejriwal launches ‘Green Delhi’ app as air pollution continues to rise 29 Oct 2020 08:24 Morning haze envelops the skyline on the outskirts of New Delhi, India, Friday, Oct. 16, 2020. (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri)Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a ‘Green Delhi’ mobile application on Thursday in a bid to curb air polluting activities …
Arvind Kejriwal launches 'Green Delhi' app to redress pollution complaints 29 Oct 2020 08:16
Preliminary findings show Sungai Batang Benar pollution caused by dimethyl disulfide, says Negri exco 29 Oct 2020 08:11 The pollution caused unscheduled water supply disruption that affected a total of 309,687 subscribers in Petaling, Hulu Langat, Kuala Langat and Sepang earlier this month. — Picture by Hari Anggara SEREMBAN, Oct 29 — The preliminary analysis of samples …
Light pollution: wasted energy seen from space 29 Oct 2020 08:10 His light-from-space experiment, published in the journal Lighting Research & Technology, showed that most of the artificial light wasted - by being sent upwards into space, rather illuminating its targeted sign, street or building on Earth - does not …
View: How to control air pollution 29 Oct 2020 07:56 This is a straightforward article to discuss the real issues concerning stubble burning, including its contribution to pollution in Delhi-NCR, and why the solutions promoted by the government are not working. Let’s start with the contribution of stubble …
CM Arvind Kejriwal launches 'Green Delhi' app to redress pollution complaints 29 Oct 2020 07:55 New Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched the 'Green Delhi' mobile application using which citizens can bring pollution causing activities to the government's notice. The chief minister said the government wants to involve …
Delhi Sees Sharp Rise In Air Pollution, AQI Borders 'Severe' Category 29 Oct 2020 07:22 The national capital's overall air quality inched closer to the 'severe' category on Thursday morning as pollution levels rose sharply after a marginal reduction, primarily due to calm winds and spike in farm fires. The city recorded an air …
Centre bring ordinance to check air pollution in Delhi/NCR 29 Oct 2020 06:48 Express News Service NEW DELHI: The centre has brought an ordinance to provide for the constitution of the commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and adjoining areas to tackle air pollution and any violations will invite five-year …
Two air pollution monitoring stations go live in Tiruchy 29 Oct 2020 06:35 Express News Service TIRUCHY: Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday commissioned air quality monitoring stations established at 28 places across the State, including St Joseph College and Bharathidasan University premises, through video …
Analysis reveals pollution in Sungai Batang was caused by Dimethyl Disulfide -EXCO 29 Oct 2020 06:19 SEREMBAN: The preliminary analysis of samples taken from the location of the source of pollution in Sungai Batang Benar, Nilai, found that it was due to an organic compound known as Dimethyl Disulfide. Negeri Sembilan Health, Environment, Cooperatives and …
India’s air quality data for comparing annual pollution is patchy 29 Oct 2020 06:07 The base data available for monitoring trends in air pollution from 2016-2019 is irregular in most of the States in which the 102 cities that have been targeted for improving air quality are situated. The was shown by an analysis of Central Pollution …
Air pollution in Delhi 29 Oct 2020 04:56
How to protect newborn from air pollution 29 Oct 2020 04:35 Just as lethal bad air quality is for adults, the same risks exist for the little ones. According to research, air pollution caused over 1.16 lakh infant deaths last year, and makes babies vulnerable to suffering long-term health effects. A WHO study from …
Kolkata air pollution: Doctors sound Covid alarm 29 Oct 2020 04:34
Centre brings in new law through Ordinance to deal with air pollution in Delhi-NCR 29 Oct 2020 04:25
Rising pollution 29 Oct 2020 03:21 Fleeting moments By Iftekhar A Khan As the temperature goes down and people feel relieved of the sultry and humid season, the creeping smog nullifies the comfort level that a change in weather was expected to bring. Smog has begun to appear on the skies …
Delhi govt to launch 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' anti-pollution campaign from Nov 2 29 Oct 2020 02:47 Image Source : FILE PHOTO The Delhi government is all set to launch the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign in all the 272 wards from November 2 in a move to reduce pollution in the national capital. The Delhi government is all set to launch the …
Delhi’s Covid surge: Blame it on laxity, pollution & festivities 29 Oct 2020 00:18 BY ASHISH SRIVASTAVA New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) While the spread of Covid-19 seems to be subsiding nationally, its tally is burgeoning in the capital city consistently for the last few days. Delhi witnessed the highest single day spike till date on Tuesday …
Cyclists face breathing problem amid rising pollution in Delhi 29 Oct 2020 00:05 Oct 29, 2020, 05:00AM ISTSource: ANIThe air quality of the national capital is continuously deteriorating with the rising of pollutants in the atmosphere. Air Quality Index (AQI) is at 274 in ITO, in the 'poor' category, as per Central Pollution …
In Noida, 25 teams to curb pollution 28 Oct 2020 22:13 With Noida’s AQI averaging between 410 and 450 in the ‘hazardous’ category for the last 48 hours, authorities are looking at ways to curb local sources of pollution. As per ACQIN data, PM 10 levels were recorded at 413 while PM 2.5 spiked to 215 Wednesday …
Air pollution link in 15% of global Covid-19 deaths 28 Oct 2020 20:44 About 15% of global deaths from Covid-19 could be attributed to long-term exposure to ambient fine particulate air pollution, a landmark new study has found. A team of researchers from Germany and Cyprus have, for the first time, estimated the proportion …
EPA approves Utah pollution controls at Utah power plants 28 Oct 2020 20:24 SALT LAKE CITY — Federal environmental officials have approved a plan by the state of Utah for new pollution controls at the state’s oldest coal-fired power plants aimed at reducing haze near Arches and Canyonlands national parks and other wilderness areas …
Residents raise school expansion fears amid 'gridlock and pollution' 28 Oct 2020 20:14 A group of residents in Newport have raised concerns over expansion plans for a local school, saying they are at the "end of their tether" with traffic, parking, noise and pollution issues in the area. The residents’ committee of Court Crescent …
Delhi government's anti-pollution campaign to begin from Nov 2 28 Oct 2020 17:38
Dirty pretty things: air pollution in art from JMW Turner to today 28 Oct 2020 16:54 On 10 April 1815, the Tambora volcano in Indonesia erupted with colossal force. The largest volcanic eruption of the last 10,000 years sent, more than 36 cubic miles worth of shattered rock into the atmosphere. Average temperatures dropped worldwide, …
Delhi govt's anti-pollution drive from Nov 2 28 Oct 2020 13:44
Police probe suspected sabotage in most recent river pollution incident 28 Oct 2020 12:41 The police have started an investigation into a report of river pollution in Kampung Baru Balakong, Kuala Lumpur which was suspected to be an act of sabotage. Selangor Criminal Investigation Department (CID) chief Fadzil Ahmat said the incident, at Jalan …
Sungai Selangor pollution: Remand extended for 8 men 28 Oct 2020 12:41 The remand of eight men, including a director of a company repairing and selling construction machinery, in connection with the pollution of Sungai Selangor, has been further extended six days from today. Magistrate Nik Mohd Fadli Nik Azlan granted the …
Four potential causes of water pollution detected in Selangor - MB Officials acted quickly to stop oil pollution from spreading. Bernama 3 h ago 3 28 Oct 2020 12:41 Four incidents that could potentially cause water pollution were detected in Selangor over the past week but were addressed immediately, said Menteri Besar Amirudin Shari. He said the latest incident took place yesterday, when an oil spill was detected in …
Report: Tailpipe Pollution Making Virginians Sick 28 Oct 2020 11:46 Emissions from Northern Virginia's heavy commuter traffic causes people to experience serious lung problems such as asthma, according to a new report. (Wikimedia Commons) October 28, 2020 RICHMOND, Va. -- As Virginia lawmakers consider new standards …
Four potential causes of water pollution detected in Selangor - MB 28 Oct 2020 11:43 SHAH ALAM: Four incidents which could potentially cause water pollution were detected in Selangor over the past week but were addressed immediately, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari (pix). He said the latest incident took place yesterday, in …
Air quality in Delhi 'very poor'; pollution likely to rise by tomorrow 28 Oct 2020 11:07 Image Source : PTI Air quality in Delhi 'very poor' The air quality in Delhi was recorded in the 'very poor' category on Wednesday. According to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee data, the Air Quality Index is at 313 in Anand Vihar, 305 …
Used vehicles exported to developing countries contribute to air pollution: UN report 28 Oct 2020 09:54 By:IANSOctober 27, 2020 5:29 PM Millions of used cars, vans, and minibusses exported from Europe, the US, and Japan to the developing world are of poor quality, contributing significantly to air pollution and hindering efforts to mitigate the effects of …
Russian sea pollution forms massive moving slick 28 Oct 2020 09:29 Suspected toxic waste pollution off Russia's Kamchatka peninsula that caused the mass deaths of marine animals has formed a moving slick stretching 40 kilometres (25 miles) along the Pacific coastline, researchers said Thursday. The Far Eastern Federal …
Sungai Selangor pollution: 8 men’s remand extended 28 Oct 2020 09:26 KUALA LUMPUR: The remand of eight men, including a director of a company repairing and selling construction machinery, in connection with the pollution of Sungai Selangor, have been further extended six days from today. Magistrate Nik Mohd Fadli Nik Azlan …
Police probe suspected act of sabotage in river pollution 28 Oct 2020 09:25 KUALA LUMPUR: The police have opened an investigation into a report of pollution of a river in Kampung Baru Balakong here which is suspected to be an act of sabotage. Selangor Criminal Investigation Department chief Datuk Fadzil Ahmat said the incident, at …
Air pollution linked to 15pc of coronavirus deaths: study 28 Oct 2020 08:54 Long-term exposure to air pollution may be linked to 15 percent of Covid-19 deaths globally, according to research published yesterday that highlights the health risks posed by greenhouse gas emissions. Previous research has showed how air pollution from …
NH Sues Manufacturers Over PCB Pollution 28 Oct 2020 08:19 A new lawsuit filed in New Hampshire blames PCB pollution for a drop in the loon population on Squam Lake. (Krista269/Pixabay) October 28, 2020 CONCORD, N.H. -- Conservation groups are praising a New Hampshire lawsuit filed Tuesday that goes after the …
India lacks enough monitoring stations to quantify air pollution crisis 28 Oct 2020 08:00 By Aakanksha Khajuria New Delhi, Oct 27 : With Delhi facing another tryst with the air pollution, several environmental experts believe that the problem goes beyond the national capital and that the country needs to ramp up the number of air quality …
Greater Noida, Loni emerge pollution hotspots 28 Oct 2020 06:22
Delhi's two-decade battle against air pollution 28 Oct 2020 06:21
Air pollution linked to 15% of virus deaths globally: Research 28 Oct 2020 05:25
Leamington waits to follow Kingsville’s lead on ‘light pollution’ bylaw 28 Oct 2020 04:17 Greenhouse lights illuminate the sky off of Highway #3, north of Leamington, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020. Photo by Dax Melmer /Windsor Star“I’ve been receiving resident feedback for over two years,” said Coun. Larry Patterson. “Take a ride through Ruthven, …
Gzb zooms in on 17 vehicular pollution hotspots, to crack down on violators 28 Oct 2020 03:58
Gr Noida, Loni emerge pollution hotspots 28 Oct 2020 03:58
One year of Khattar 2.0: Pollution, public transport worries remain 28 Oct 2020 03:57
Mismatch in GMDA, state pollution body’s air data 28 Oct 2020 03:57
St. John’s City Council wants province to crack down on noise pollution 28 Oct 2020 03:51
‘Comprehensive Law’ by Centre to control air pollution in Delhi-NCR 28 Oct 2020 03:41 Share0 A new law to control air pollution by the Centre specifically in Delhi/NCR region within a week.Delhi/NCR is among the most polluted regions of the world. Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida, Faridabad, Bhiwadi and other NCR towns all …
Three men, including company director, remanded seven days over Sungai Kundang pollution in Rawang 28 Oct 2020 02:23 The three men were arrested at 3pm yesterday for investigation under Section 430 of the Penal Code for allegedly committing mischief that they knew would likely to cause a diminution of water supply for human beings and animals. — iStock.com pic via AFP …
London’s Mayor Takes On Heavy Vehicle Scrappage To Fight Air Pollution 28 Oct 2020 01:24 Air Quality Published on October 27th, 2020 | by Johnna Crider 0 October 27th, 2020 by Johnna Crider The mayor of London is launching a heavy vehicle scrappage scheme to help solve the problem of toxic air in the city prior to the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) …
Long-Term Exposure To Air Pollution Can Lead To Mortality In Covid-19 Cases: ICMR chief 28 Oct 2020 01:18 Studies in Europe and the US have established that long-term exposure to air pollution can contribute to mortality in Covid-19 cases, ICMR director-general Balram Bhargava said on Tuesday. He stressed that studies have found "virus particles remain …
Stop Food Rotting on Ships and You’ll Cut Carbon Pollution Too 28 Oct 2020 00:41
Greenhouse light pollution bylaw approved by Kingsville council 27 Oct 2020 22:18 WINDSOR, ONT. -- Kingsville is cracking down on greenhouse operations that emit so-called "light pollution” and odors from cannabis growers. Kingsville council unanimously passed a bylaw to limit night glow from greenhouses in Kingsville. "It…
Centre flags pollution role in Covid mortality, spike in 3 states 27 Oct 2020 21:24 ICMR DG Dr Balram Bhargava flagged that evidence from scientific studies conducted abroad reveal that pollution is contributing to Covid-19 mortality and that rapid adoption of masks is the only effective approach to this twin public health problem.Against …
Study: Air Pollution Contributes To 500,000 Newborn Deaths A Year 27 Oct 2020 21:15 Pollution is a global problem. Above: Stockton Street in the Chinatown district of San Francisco on Sept. 9, a time when air quality was affected by wind and wildfires. David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption David Paul …
Used car exports drive pollution to developing world: UN study 27 Oct 2020 20:51 Getting rid of old cars is helping clean the skies over developed nations, but many clunkers are ending up in developing countries where they are add significantly to air pollution, a UN report warns. The European Union, Japan and United States exported …
Kingsville unanimously approves clampdown on greenhouse 'light pollution,' cannabis odours 27 Oct 2020 20:33 People have also been waiting a few years for growers to become “dark sky compliant,” he added. With the new bylaw, he said, “we will get that.” The bylaw gives the town “extensive authority” to conduct inspections and issue orders and fines, a staff …
Used car exports drives pollution to developing world 27 Oct 2020 19:46 Getting rid of old cars is helping clean the skies over developing nations, but many clunkers are ending up in developing countries where they are add significantly to air pollution, a UN report warns. The European Union, Japan and United States exported …
Lahore smog: 'Unhealthy' pollution level recorded in the city today 27 Oct 2020 18:55 Lahore's air pollution remained at the "Unhealthy" level on Tuesday, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) registering a score of 183 at 10:00pm. According to iqair.com, Lahore's air quality deteriorated over the hours. At 17:00 pm …
Industrial emissions set to rise for another decade despite Coalition's pledge to cut carbon pollution 27 Oct 2020 16:44 Australia’s skyrocketing industrial greenhouse gas emissions are projected to increase by 77% between 2005 and 2030, the period over which the Coalition has promised to cut national carbon pollution. RepuTex, an energy and climate change analyst firm, …
High air pollution levels increase COVID-19 deaths by up to 15% worldwide, claims study 27 Oct 2020 15:27 Oct 27, 2020, 06:52PM ISTSource: ANILong-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to an increased risk of dying from COVID-19 and, for the first time, a study has estimated the proportion of deaths from the coronavirus that could be attributed to the …
India, Nepal most exposed to high concentrations of pollution 27 Oct 2020 14:13 Not only are India and Nepal exposed to the world's highest concentrations of PM2.5, the problem is worsening, warns the State of Global Air 2020 report. India, said the 21 October report, has been recording steadily increasing PM2.5 pollution over the …
More to Delhi’s pollution than crop burning 27 Oct 2020 13:59 For most days in the year, air quality in Delhi, India’s capital, does not meet the norms set out in the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. This year the situation was slightly different with pollution levels dropping low due to the Covid-19 induced …
‘Old and unsafe’ cars sent to developing world fuelling air pollution, report finds 27 Oct 2020 13:54 Millions of used motor vehicles exported from the US, Europe and Japan to developing countries are of poor quality and are contributing significantly to air pollution, according a new UN report. About 80% of the 14m used light-duty vehicles – saloon cars, …
Govt to bring new law to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR 27 Oct 2020 13:17 Image Source : PTI Delhi's air quality has been in 'very poor' category and is predicted to remain so till October 31. With Delhi continuing to grapple with increasing levels of pollution, the Centre has decided to soon bring in a new …
Video: Using dragonflies to measure mercury pollution 27 Oct 2020 12:32 A citizen science program that began over a decade ago found that dragonflies can be used to measure mercury pollution. Research Professor Celia Chen, director of Dartmouth's Toxic Metals Superfund Research Program, explains the national research …