The increasingly destructive impact of severe weather events like hurricanes and wildfires makes the effects of climate change impossible to ignore. At a time, when breathing outdoor has become more toxic than sucking down a chimney, it is imperative that everyone should feel motivated to
Researchers in various areas of study identify the causes that increase people’s risk for early death. One major reason for early death is found to be air pollution. It is because pollution of air leads to cardiovascular-linked premature death rise by 20 percent. The study,
Burning crop residue is a major problem in Northern parts of India. Since stubble burning causes air pollution and many ill effects on humans and animals, the Indian government has banned the practice in various parts of North India, including Indore. However, a recent report
Developed by the Microbiology Division of the Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI), Delhi, PUSA Decomposer microbial spray brings a ray of hope to end India’s air pollution. It will also enrich the soil while saving a huge amount of labor and material costs. Moreover, this
Serbia’s Belgrade has found an exclusive way to fight against air pollution in the form of a “Liquid Tree”. This unique invention dubbed LIQUID 3 is the country’s first urban photo-bioreactor, which will efficiently deal with the problems linked with greenhouse gas emissions by refining
Delhi is among the world’s most polluted cities and is the world’s most polluted capital. With passing time the Air Quality Index (AQI) in India’s capital city keeps on deteriorating. One of the foremost reasons for rising air pollution is stubble burning. While many steps
Air pollution in New Delhi has become a never-ending event, with pollution levels sharply rising across northern India this month. Other than vehicular pollution, there are many other factors responsible for the growing pollution. The air quality deteriorated sharply from the month of October, which was
Delhi is one of the most polluted cities not only in India but across the world. In order to better the situation, the Delhi government has identified 150 air pollution hotspots, as mentioned in a statement by Environment Minister Gopal Rai. These areas will be
Air pollution is not only hazardous for health but is also responsible for climate change. What is the point of living if we would not even be able to breathe properly in the coming years? Angad Daryani, a 23-year old inventor and social entrepreneur from
Chemical released as satellite debris burnt in the atmosphere could catastrophically damage the earth’s protective Ozone Layer. Scientists have warned that if plans to build megaconstellations of tens of thousands of satellites – such as SpaceX’s Starlink – move forward as foreseen, the air pollution