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How protest at India Gate puts spotlight back to pollution and traffic woes
November 11, 2025 12:46 pm
In a country like India, where urban population is rapidly growing and air pollution is continuously worsening, a well-planned and effective public transit network is no longer optional. But what challenges remain in scaling up a clean and sustainable transit system, and how might they be addressed?
SHARP QNET Zensational Air Purifier review: Go beyond pollution with device intelligence
November 11, 2025 6:12 pm
The intelligent mode is the best aspect of the SHARP QNET Zensational air purifier, as a result of which it treats the air depending on the pollutant or contaminant in the air.
Pune air pollution: PMC urged to ensure each ward has one gas or electric crematorium
October 24, 2025 2:03 pm
Parisar urged PMC to issue a circular to all housing societies to arrange an electric heater for their security guards, and also provide them with warm clothes and a cabin so that they do not burn bonfires to keep themselves warm during winter.
Delhi AQI: How can I protect my child from air pollution? A principal's suggestion to students, parents
October 22, 2025 2:15 pm
Our children deserve clean air — not just in classrooms, but in playgrounds and at home, and it's not just the responsibility of one stakeholder, but protecting kids is a work together to shield them from the dangers of air pollution.
CO2 levels at an unprecedented high: Why this matters
October 25, 2025 3:31 pm
Carbon dioxide concentrations increased by a record amount between 2023 and 2024. Man-made activities like burning of fossil fuels, and natural variabilities in CO2 loop lead to this unprecedented rise
Going beyond AQI: study shows why toxicity matters in measuring air pollution
May 31, 2025 12:20 am
The study, by Abhijit Chatterjee of the Bose Institute, Kolkata, and two of his former PhD students, Abhinandan Ghosh and Monami Dutta, is the first attempt at investigating how toxicity of air pollution changes with concentration levels in Indian cities.
Nearly everyone in the world breathes bad air. This is what you can do to lower your risk
February 13, 2025 6:53 pm
While air quality varies dramatically from place to place and day to day, nearly the entire world — about 99% of the global population — is exposed to air at some point that doesn't meet the strict standards set by the World Health Organization.
Air pollution: Does your pet need a mask, too?
November 27, 2024 6:16 pm
For pets with pre-existing geriatric conditions like cardiovascular or bronchitis or who are old, pet owners need to be "extra careful" and go for regular check-ups and take preventive measures.
UPSC Issue at a Glance | Air Pollution: 4 Key Questions You Must Know for Prelims and Mains
August 20, 2025 3:49 pm
Delhi's average Air Quality Index has remained in the 'severe' category over the past few days, and other cities of India also continue to struggle with air pollution. Here's everything you need to know about it.
India's top 10 most polluted cities in 2024: Know the global cities AQI rankings
December 11, 2024 9:02 am
Top 10 India's most polluted cities in 2024, in addition to global AQI rankings: Check the top 10 cities in India and worldwide with the worst AQI, as of December 2024.
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