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WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM AIR POLLUTION
91 pc of studies in India in last 5 decades linked air pollution to health effects: AnalysisThese studies, published between 1975 and 2025, also noted that health impacts extend beyond respiratory diseases to cardiovascular disease...- Delhi father who's breathing toxic air takes pride in daughter settling in Finland, where AQI is just 22; internet dividedA Delhi father's emotional post about his daughter settling in Helsinki, Finland, has sparked a debate on air pollution, parenting and movi...
- How to check AQI in your city and protect yourself from rising air pollution: 5 essential tips to followChecking the Air Quality Index is crucial for understanding pollution levels and health impacts. Individuals with respiratory issues need t...
- Delhi’s Diwali pollution started before the fireworks. What five years of action have achievedDelhi’s air was already severely polluted before Diwali, with average PM2.5 levels in the week before the festival reaching 236 micrograms ...
- Delhi's air woes drive demand for hill getaways, resort staysHotels and alternative accommodations are reporting increased bookings from Delhi as air quality deteriorates. Popular destinations for tra...
- Firecrackers, vehicle emissions, aerosols among top sources of Delhi pollution, IITM estimates showIITM's source-apportionment models identified firecrackers as the largest contributor to Delhi's pollution on the two days after Diwali, th...
- Pakistan blames India's Diwali fireworks for Lahore's toxic airThe northern Pakistani city of Lahore topped Swiss group IQAir's ranking of the world's most polluted major cities for a second day on Tues...
- As Delhi gasps for clean air, parliamentary panel skips hearing on air pollutionA Parliamentary committee in Delhi removed the air pollution issue from its upcoming meeting agenda on November 17. Congress member Ajay Ma...
- Can closing windows keep wildfire smoke out? How much smoke still gets in and do air purifiers work?Closing windows can reduce how much smoke from wildfires gets indoors, but some can still seep in. A 2026 NIST experiment found that a port...
- Why are we becoming 'vishwaguru' in air pollution: Kharge targets Modi govtCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the BJP government of failing to tackle Delhi's worsening air pollution, questioning Prim...
- How to protect yourself from rising air pollution and smog: 6 practical tips and guide to choosing the right air purifierRising air pollution and smog affect daily life in India, particularly during winter months. Taking precautions such as wearing masks can h...
- 'Data eclipse': Questions over Delhi AQI data as several monitoring stations go offline on Diwali nightDelhi recorded its most polluted Diwali in five years, with the average AQI touching 376, but questions have emerged over the reliability o...
- Delhi's post-Diwali smog puts Rekha Gupta & Co's clean-air promise to testDelhi's air quality has recently deteriorated, reaching a severe level of 370 on November 9. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's government is fac...
- Congress slams Modi govt for being in 'denial' on impact of air pollution on mortalityCongress general secretary Jairam Ramesh condemned the Modi government for denying air pollution's significant mortality impact. He referre...
- Delhi AQI at 3,000 or 300? Why different apps are showing different pollution levelsDelhi's air pollution readings have sparked confusion as government and independent monitoring platforms report sharply different AQI figur...
- Delhi AQI today: Air pollution readings turns severe after Diwali bursts: Check area-wise levels hereDelhi AQI Live: Delhi's air quality turned into severe category on November 9, 2026, following Diwali celebrations and firecracker bursts. ...
- Ground floor residents breathe cleaner air: Upper floors in high-rise apartments record 40% more pollution and toxic air, study findsResidents on the ground floors of high-rise buildings may be breathing cleaner air than those living several floors above them, with upper ...
- Diwali 2026: You can't control outdoor air pollution, but 6 things you can do to improve indoor air quality during Diwali firecracker season without an air purifierDiwali festivities, while joyous, often contribute to heightened air pollution from firecrackers and outdoor emissions. To combat indoor ai...
- As Delhi AQI worsens, govt conducts two cloud-seeding trials at 30,000 metre height to explore artificial rainDelhi Cloud Seeding News: The Delhi government has conducted two rounds of cloud-seeding trials near IGI Airport in the last 15 days to exp...
- Punjab government 'misleading' people on issue of stubble burning: Manjinder Singh SirsaDelhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa criticized the Punjab government for misleading the public regarding stubble burning, link...
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