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World's largest air purifier: Inside China's 20-storey tower designed to clean 10 million cubic metres of air a dayA colossal air purification tower in China, standing over 100 meters tall, has shown promising results in tackling smog. Researchers report...- NAACP sues Musk's xAI, alleging illegal operation of gas turbinesThe NAACP has sued xAI and its subsidiary MZX Tech, alleging they illegally operated gas turbines to power a data centre in Mississippi wit...
- Bangladesh, Pakistan ahead of India in world's most polluted country list; this nation tops the chartIn 2024, Pakistan ranked third among the world's most polluted countries, as per IQAir's report. Despite government measures, the average c...
- Mounting economic costs of India's killer smogToxic smog engulfing north India is causing a health crisis and severely impacting the country's economy. Studies estimate annual losses of...
- From ‘severe’ to ‘very poor’: Delhi breathes easier, but ‘very poor’ air still fuels health complaintsDelhi's air quality remains in the ‘very poor’ category with an AQI of 381 as of Thursday morning, following days of 'severe plus' conditio...
- Lahore reports over 15,000 cases in one day due to toxic smog, NASA shares smog photoLahore is facing a severe smog crisis. Hospitals report over 15,000 respiratory infection cases in 24 hours. Children and those with pre-ex...
- BJP has no right to speak on air pollution in national capital, says Delhi Environment Minister Gopal RaiDelhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai criticised BJP, claiming their negligence in UP, Haryana, Rajasthan, and at the center has worsened ai...
- How can nearby villages help in solving Delhi's killer smog?Delhi needs rural neighbors' help to beat smog, says study. Regional air quality plans, airshed councils, and smog forecasts recommended. R...
- What is a smog tower and do they work? How India is fighting air pollutionFor over a decade, New Delhi has faced severe winter air pollution, harming residents, especially the vulnerable. Stagnant air traps toxic ...
- Delhi pollution: 'Dissatisfied' NHRC summons Punjab, Haryana, UP, Delhi chief secretariesThe air quality index (AQI) showed 426 in Delhi at 9:30 am on Friday, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. An AQI reading abo...
- Delhi in grip of season's first smog episode, likely to be longest in 4 yrs: CSE“Predictably, the season's first episode has been triggered by the combined effect of unfavourable weather conditions (cool and calm winds ...
- Smog towers 'quick fix', no scientific evidence they tackle pollution long-term, say expertsTheir comments came soon after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated India's first smog tower in the city's Connaught Place area...
- Beat smog the healthy way: Rujuta Diwekar's quick-fix remedies to boost immunityThe nutritionist turns to the kitchen cabinet for some quick fixes.
- Expect more anti-pollution measures in 20182017 is ending on an anxious note—that we aren't doing enough to solve the problem of pollution.
- NHRC notices to Centre, govts of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana on 'toxic haze'The National Human Rights Commission today criticised authorities for not taking proper steps to tackle the "hazard", amounting to violatio...
- Delhi is turning into Hitler’s 'gas chamber'! Here's what the increasing smog is doing to your body, and what you need to doSmog affects everyone differently, depending on their lifestyle, health condition and age.
- Water pollution in India is more deadly: Jairam RameshRamesh said the intensity of environmental pollution, was worse in areas like Dhanbad or Chembur in Mumbai than Delhi.
- Burning crop-residue not the only factor behind smog: Manohar Lal KhattarAfter the meeting, Khattar said the smog over Delhi and some parts in the National Capital Region is fallout of various factors, including ...
- Delhi facing worst smog in 17 years: Centre for Science and EnvironmentAccording to air quality monitoring network SAFAR, PM2.5 levels are in severe category and are expected to remain such for more than three ...
- Beijing issues first-ever 'red alert' on air pollutionBeijing has issued its first red alert for smog, urging schools to close and invoking restrictions on factories and traffic that will keep ...
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