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Smoke inhalation, not flames, killed all 15 in Lucknow fire: Post-mortem revealsSuffocation from toxic smoke, not flames, caused the deaths of 15 individuals in Lucknow's Aliganj fire. Post-mortem examinations revealed ...- A Greenland ice core reads back almost 12,000 years of mercury fallout; humans were leaving traces thousands of years before the first factoriesGreenland's ice sheet reveals a 12,000-year mercury record, showing human contamination far predates industrial eras. Early Bronze Age smel...
- China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deathsElectric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. A...
- As World Cup heats up, experts warn fans about mixing alcohol and extreme temperaturesSoccer fans will be drinking alcohol during the FIFA World Cup games. Experts warn that mixing alcohol with extreme heat carries risks. Exc...
- Dinosaurs found frozen mid-sleep after prehistoric ash burial similar to PompeiiA dramatic volcanic eruption in ancient China 120 million years ago unleashed superheated ash and gas. This deadly event, similar to Pompei...
- Jharkhand: Gas leak kills two women in Dhanbad, villagers accuse authorities of negligenceTwo women died in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district due to a suspected toxic gas leak, sparking protests and a highway blockade. Residents accus...
- People in India each saw 20 heatwave days in 2024, 6.5 linked with climate change: Lancet reportIndia faced nearly 20 heatwave days in 2024, with over six attributed to climate change. This extreme heat cost 247 billion potential labor...
- NHRC takes suo moto cognisance of toxic gas incident at Andhra Pradesh pharma plant, seeks reportThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has addressed a notice to Andhra Pradesh officials following a toxic gas leak at a pharmaceutic...
- What is carbon monoxide poisoning and its symptoms? 12 Indians suspected to have died from it at Georgia resortTwelve Indian nationals were found dead in a Georgian mountain resort restaurant, likely due to carbon monoxide poisoning. A power generato...
- Cooking with gas stoves could cause Asthma, says study. How to avoid the risksCooking with gas or propane stoves can release harmful pollutants like nitrogen dioxide (NO2), increasing the risk of respiratory problems,...
- Particulate air pollution can up risk of premature death, study shows 31% increase in cases globallyAir pollution caused by small particles of liquid and solids caused 3.5 million premature deaths and years of disability from cardiovascula...
- Exposure to air pollution hurts heart, ups risk of cardiac arrest & stroke, says studyPolluted air can also increase the chance of mortality due to cardiovascular diseases.
- 106 deaths per lakh population in Delhi attributable to PM2.5 pollution: ReportPM2.5 refers to fine particles (measuring 2.5 m or less in diameter) that penetrate deep into the body and fuel inflammation in the lungs a...
- Possible gas leak caused death of 4 workers at Rourkela Steel plantAccording to an official statement, Rs 10 lakh compensation was given to the kin of all four victims by the contractor and a permanent job ...
- Air pollution: India has the highest annual average exposure to PM2.5, finds global studyIndia leads the list of countries with the highest annual average exposures to PM 2.5- fine particulate matter hazardous to health- and the...
- State oil companies to contribute Rs 1000 crore to PM-CARES fund“I am grateful, and delighted, to announce that the oil & gas establishment is ready with a contribution of ₹1031.29 crore by the PSUs and ...
- Ozone cannot lead to premature mortality; Report only putting India on spot: CPCBIn its report, US-based HEI had analysed the impact on the health of air pollution across the globe and found India had the most fatalities...
- Air pollution is world’s top environmental health risk, WHO saysAir pollution is the world’s biggest environmental health risk, causing at least one in eight deaths around the globe, the World Health Org...
- 'Ozone-related deaths to increase in next 60 years'Climate change may be worse for the lungs, as ozone pollution-related deaths are likely to increase in certain regions in the next 60 years...
- Carbide plant saw 3 mishaps before gas tragedyPrior to the leakage of the deadly gas from the Union Carbide, three mishaps had taken place killing two workers.
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