NEW DELHI: Residents in India’s capital New Delhi again woke under a blanket of choking smog on Friday (Nov 15), a day after authorities closed primary schools and imposed measures aimed at alleviating the annual crisis. Delhi and the surrounding metropolitan area, home to more than 30 million people, consistently tops world rankings for air pollution … Read more
Last Updated:November 11, 2024, 16:50 IST The project will feature eight intermediate stations and is expected to cost around Rs 15,000 crore. The proposed plan includes two distinct lines, starting from Palam Vihar in Gurugram, to improve regional connectivity.(Representational image) The National Capital Region (NCR) is set to receive a significant boost in transportation with … Read more
The planned work on a helicopter company’s facility — and its lease renewal — was OK’d by airport commissioners, but the LA City Council gets the final say. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: November 8, 2024 at 10:39 AM PST Read original article here Denial … Read more
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Particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 pose significant health risks including stroke. Preventive action is essential to reduce the harmful effects of air pollution, particularly for vulnerable populations by identifying the sources of particulate matter pollution, we can strive for cleaner air and improved health outcomes. read more Exposure to air pollution has been recognised as … Read more
CHILDREN PARTICULARLY VULNERABLE On Saturday, the concentration of deadly PM2.5 pollutants – fine particulate matter in the air that causes most damage to health – was more than 40 times the level deemed acceptable by the WHO. PM2.5 levels on Sunday morning exceeded that before decreasing slightly. Last week, the provincial environmental protection agency announced … Read more
LAHORE: Air pollution in Pakistan’s second biggest city Lahore soared on Saturday (Nov 2), with an official calling it a record high for the smog-choked mega city. For days, the city of 14 million people has been enveloped by smog, a mix of fog and pollutants caused by low-grade diesel fumes, smoke from seasonal agricultural burning … Read more
New Delhi: A day ahead of Diwali, air pollution increased considerably in the national capital on Wednesday with as many as eight monitoring stations recording ‘very poor’ quality air. Delhi recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 278 at 9 am, up from 268 recorded a day earlier. The city’s overall AQI remained in … Read more
NEW DELHI: Acrid clouds engulfed India’s capital on Wednesday (Oct 23) as air pollution fuelled by fireworks and farm stubble burning was ranked “hazardous” by monitors for the first time this winter. New Delhi is home to more than 30 million people and is regularly ranked as one of the most polluted urban areas on … Read more
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Mike Feldstein used to be a “disaster chaser,” building homes and communities after fires, floods, and hurricanes. Over the years, he became an expert in identifying what air quality conditions make people sick and how to fix them. He noticed that the commercial-grade air scrubbers used in … Read more
Authorities in Nairobi are trying to tackle the Kenyan capital’s chronic and worsening air pollution. With help from the U.S. Agency for International Development, authorities are placing sensors that can monitor air quality around the densely populated city. Victoria Amunga reports from Nairobi. Camera: Jimmy Makhulo Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz … Read more
