Lakewood’s elected leaders this week clamped down on new gas stations and car washes opening up in the city, passing an ordinance that establishes buffers to limit eligible sites for new operations. The vote during the City Council’s Monday meeting was 9-0. Lakewood’s move comes ahead of a similar effort by the Denver City Council, … Read more
New Delhi: The air quality in Delhi remains a grave concern as the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 304 in the “very poor” category on Thursday at 6 a.m., according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). While a slight improvement was observed earlier in the week when AQI fell to … Read more
Home Education Delhi-NCR Air Pollution: Schools in Noida to remain closed till… Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region, including Noida and Greater Noida, has been grappling with dangerous levels of air quality that are considered harmful to human health. File/Representational Delhi Air Quality: The Gautam Buddh Nagar on Saturday ordered the closure of all … Read more
Shriya Pilgaonkar, who has just returned from New Zealand where the Air Quality Index (AQI) was a perfect 1, expressed her shock upon learning about Delhi’s deteriorating air quality. The actor emphasized that this is not the time to blame the government, but rather to take responsibility for the situation. Shriya Pilgaonkar raises alarm over … Read more
 "Delhi’s toxic air drives surge in nebulizer sales, one-third for children – Firstpost")
Experts highlight that the toxic air, laden with harmful pollutants such as ozone, carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide is impacting not just the lungs but multiple organs, causing severe health issues among adults, children and even unborn babies. read more Air pollution is one of the greatest environmental risks to child health. The surge in … Read more
The BJP on Wednesday demanded the Delhi government order the closure of all schools up to Class five in view of the worsening air pollution situation as it hit out at the AAP over the issue, claiming the city has become a gas chamber. The national capital experienced the season’s first dense fog on Wednesday, … Read more
Tarang Health Alliance in partnership with Fijeeha hosted a media workshop in Chandigarh on November 12 to discuss the need for compulsory health education in schools in Haryana. Tarang Health Alliance, Fijeeha hosted a media workshop wherein it highlighted the need for compulsory health education in schools in Haryana. The workshop comes in the backdrop … Read more
 "A growing risk factor for stroke in older adults – Firstpost")
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
 "In Graphics | What breathing polluted air does to your body? – Firstpost")
Delhi’s air quality was in the poor category for a third day straight on Wednesday. From burning eyes to asthma attacks, here is how dangerous polluted air is for the human body read more With an air quality index (AQI) of 207, Delhi’s air remained in ‘poor’ quality on Thursday. Emissions from transportation account for … Read more
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