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Delhiites exposed to five times more black carbon than Americans, EuropeansTravelling by car in Delhi exposes people to black carbon levels five times higher than Europe and America, say scientists who found that A...11 Jul, 2018, 11.16 AM IST- Delhiites exposed to five times more black carbon than Americans, EuropeansAccording to the World Health Organisation, about 88 per cent of premature deaths in low- and middle-income countries in Asia can be attrib...11 Jul, 2018, 10.57 AM IST
- Delhi's air quality dips furtherThe concentration of the most dominant pollutants, PM2.5 and PM10, reached levels as high as 276 and 455 micrograms per cubic metre by 3 pm...04 Dec, 2017, 05.47 PM IST
- How 'toxic' is Delhi's air? Study sheds lightA study has found that the ultrafine particulates in Delhi's air, mainly PM2.5 and PM10, are made of relatively less harmful chemical compo...23 Jul, 2017, 01.04 PM IST
- City bus travellers inhale less soot than those in cars: StudyIt's not only being out on the roads that exposes you to respirable pollution particles.Your home, especially the kitchen, could be envelop...04 Apr, 2017, 11.01 AM IST
- UK experts launch project to tackle Delhi air pollution risksWith air pollution levels at times up to 30 times greater than those found in the UK, Delhi was rated the most polluted city in the world f...23 Jan, 2017, 06.08 PM IST
- Scientists from UK, India meet to investigate air pollutionA team of Indian and UK scientists have teamed up to help young researchers better understand the causes, sources, effects of pollution in ...02 Dec, 2016, 11.36 PM IST
- Delhi govt plans 20 centres to monitor PM 2.5 and PM 1027 Nov, 2016, 03.57 PM IST
- Air Pollution: Delhi govt plans 20 centres to monitor PM 2.5 and PM 10PM 2.5 and PM 10 are microscopic particles, multiple times smaller than the average width of a human hair.27 Nov, 2016, 12.37 PM IST
- Superfilter nanomask to protect from MERS, SARS virusesThe mask is made out of multiple layers of different types of nanofibres, which filter nanosized particles. It also allows users to breathe...09 Jun, 2016, 02.06 PM IST
- Environment activists give green signal to NGT's diesel car clampdownA clampdown on polluting diesel vehicles may help address the most dominant winter pollutant in Delhi - PM 2.5 they said.12 Dec, 2015, 12.08 PM IST
- Centre for Science and Environment refutes CSIR findings on CNG vehiclesAccording to the study conducted by CSIR, natural gas (CNG)-run buses are harmful for humans as they emit 'nano carbon' particles which can...10 Aug, 2015, 08.48 PM IST
- CNG cleaner than diesel, but its smoke hides dangers tooThey may not be as toxic as diesel fumes but, scientists at CSIR say, gases produced while burning CNG contain carbon nanoparticles.08 Aug, 2015, 01.04 PM IST
- Delhi air has high doses of most toxic pollutantDelhi’s air pollution levels are among the worst in the world but new research is pointing at something even more worrying.27 Jun, 2015, 02.31 AM IST
- Nano ultrafine particles in Lucknow's air attacking lungsYour lung is an easier prey to pollution now. Thanks to the presence of nano pollutant called PM1 in city's air which has worried health ex...13 Apr, 2015, 01.06 PM IST
- Solar wind may help detect Earth-bound space rocksEven if main asteroid never comes close to planet, Earth's gravitational pull can peel smaller orbitals off and bring them directly toward ...22 Dec, 2014, 06.12 PM IST
- 20 Microns files IPO papers with SEBIMicrons Ltd has filed a draft red herring prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India for an initial public offering of 94,2...18 Mar, 2008, 05.43 PM IST
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