Page 60 - Air Pollution

Air pollution exposure linked to increased autoimmune disease risk: Study

Long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with an increased risk of autoimmune disease, particularly rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue and inflammatory bowel diseases

Joe Biden restores California's power to set car emissions rules

The waiver reinstates California's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the federal Clean Air Act for model years 2017 through 2025, effective immediately

Madurai govt officials to walk, use buses on Wednesdays to curb pollution

Govt officials officers under Madurai district administration have been asked to avoid using personal motor vehicles on Wednesdays and to come to work using public transport, or walk to office.

93% Indians live in areas with air quality below WHO's standards: Study

The report revealed that life expectancy in India, as a result, has been shortened by about 1.5 years

Air pollution: Far and wide impact of Chandrapur thermal power station

Findings from a study showed that effects of ambient air pollution resulted in respiratory and other illnesses

Deaths linked to PM2.5 pollution in India increased 2.5x in 20 yrs: Report

Deaths attributable to PM2.5 pollution in India have increased by 2.5 times over the last two decades, according to a new report by the Centre for Science and Environment. The report released by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday said India accounted for one out of every four deaths due to air pollution in 2019. Data collated by green think-tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), and represented in its "State of India's Environment Report", showed that 6.67 million people died due to air pollution in the world. Of these, 1.67 million deaths occurred in India. China saw 1.85 million deaths due to air pollution. The report said 4,76,000 infants died globally in their first month of life from health effects associated with air pollution exposure in 2019. Of these, 1,16,000 deaths occurred in India. Poor air quality was the fourth leading risk factor for early death worldwide in 2019, surpassed only by high blood pressure, tobacco use and poor diet. "Over th

Delhi's air quality 'moderate', likely to degrade slightly on Monday

On February 22, the air quality is expected to improve to 'lower end of Moderate' due to relatively high temperature and wind speed

Delhi's overall air quality index at 232, remains in 'poor' category

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'

Delhi's air quality in 'poor' category with air quality index at 235

AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

Delhi's air quality continues to remain in 'poor' category, AQI at 280

The level of PM 2.5 and PM 10 was recorded at 114 in the 'poor' category and 206 in the 'moderate' category respectively.

Delhi receives light rain, AQI continues to remain in 'very poor' category

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said has predicted a generally cloudy sky with light rain or drizzle in Delhi today.

Heavy rains lash national capital; thunderstorms, strong winds likely

Despite rainfall, Delhi's air quality was recorded in the ''very poor'' category as the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 324 at 8.05 am

Delhi's air quality remains in very poor category despite light rain

The concentrations of PM 2.5 and PM 10 were recorded at 143 in the 'very poor' and 228 in the 'moderate' category respectively.

Delhi's air quality continues to remain in 'very poor' quality, AQI at 343

The concentrations of PM 2.5 and PM 10 were recorded at 176 in the 'very poor' and 280 in the 'moderate' category respectively

'Bengaluru among 10 southern cities exceeding WHO air quality guidelines'

Coimbatore, Bengaluru, Mangalore, and Amaravati saw annual PM2.5 levels exceed WHO guidelines of 5 ug/m3 by 6 to 7 times

Delhi air still 'very poor' despite highest rainfall in January since 1995

India's capital was this morning the world's fifth most polluted city in the world with an AQI of 170.

Delhi air still 'very poor'; AQI likely to improve owing to high wind speed

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was 353 at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air remains in 'very poor' category; second most polluted worldwide

Air pollution is becoming worse in Maharashtra and Gujarat as well despite their geographical advantages, says advocacy group.

Air pollution becoming matter of concern in Maharashtra, Gujarat: CSE

The analysis covered 56 continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS) spread across 15 cities

Delhi air 'very poor'; panel urged to take measures throughout the year

Delhi was this morning the world's second most polluted city, according to an international tracking website.