Pollution
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CPCB pulls up traffic police, civic bodies for not timely addressing air pollution complaints
India | Jan 16, 2019, 08:38 PM ISTIn five different notices issued to the Delhi Traffic Police, Delhi Development Authority, Muncipal Corporation Gurgaon, East Delhi Municipal Corporation and South Delhi Municipal Corporation, CPCB chairperson S P S Parihar said it is the responsibility of concerned public agencies to take measures to mitigate air pollution issues in a time bound manner.
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Entry of trucks into Delhi may be banned if pollution continues to be severe today
India | Jan 04, 2019, 08:49 AM ISTAuthorities have warned that the condition would continue to deteriorate unless sufficient rainfall brings respite by cleansing the air.
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Pollution level severe for third consecutive day in Delhi
India | Dec 24, 2018, 11:54 AM ISTA CPCB-led task force has directed authorities to intensify ground actions to enforce measures already in place, particularly to control emissions from vehicles and burning of biomass.
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High level of heavy metals found in urine samples post-Diwali: CPCB
India | Dec 20, 2018, 09:09 PM ISTHigh level of heavy metals, including lead, was found in the urine samples of many patients due to direct or indirect exposure to firecrackers post-Diwali last year, according to the Central pollution Control Board.
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Climate reality check: Global carbon pollution up in 2018
Dec 06, 2018, 10:09 AM ISTThe Global Carbon Project uses government and industry reports to come up with final emission figures for 2017 and projections for 2018 based on the four biggest polluters: China, the United States, India and the European Union.
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Light pollution at night can increase insomnia risk in elderly, says study
Health | Dec 03, 2018, 10:56 AM ISTA variety of environmental factors including excessive noise or light and extreme temperatures will disrupt the sleep of most individuals.
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Delhi's pollution woes continue as air quality slips to 'very poor' category
India | Nov 24, 2018, 01:33 AM ISTFive areas in Delhi -- Anand Vihar, Wazirpur, Bawana, Jahangirpuri and Mundka -- recorded severe air quality, according to the data.
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Air pollution shortens average Indian's life expectancy by over 4 years: Study
Health | Nov 20, 2018, 10:26 AM ISTPolicies to curb air pollution can increase life expectancy if they meet the World Health Organization's (WHO) guidelines.
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Delhi Air Pollution: Air quality turns ‘very poor’ after brief respite
India | Nov 16, 2018, 04:28 PM ISTA rise in pollution level was again recorded on Friday as the rain subsided, authorities said.
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With Air Pollution rising at an alarming rate, following are the best air purifiers you can buy this Diwali
Technology | Nov 06, 2018, 11:33 AM ISTOutdoor pollution causes health problems and the pollution inside the house is no less. To resist this, instead of burning crackers this Diwali, buy an air purifier for your house, to keep your house safe from air pollution.
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Special Report: Delhi records 'worst' air quality of season as haze sets in
News | Oct 29, 2018, 09:00 PM ISTThe national capital, which has been battling dangerous levels of pollution, recorded the "worst" air quality of this season on Sunday, adding to the woes of Delhiites.
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Poor air quality and unhealthy lifestyle may increase stroke risk in youngsters
Health | Nov 05, 2018, 12:52 PM ISTLatest health update: Air pollution and unhealthy lifestyle habits are increasing factors for stroke among youngsters, say experts.
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Delhi records 'worst' air quality of season as haze sets in, pollution to worsen on Diwali | 10 points
India | Oct 28, 2018, 10:42 PM ISTAn AQI between 0 and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".
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Frame policy to regulate burning of Ravan effigies during Dussehra: Delhi HC to Centre
India | Oct 16, 2018, 07:52 PM ISTA bench of justices S Ravindra Bhat and A K Chawla issued the direction on a fresh PIL by an auto driver seeking directions to the authorities to prevent large-scale burning of effigies in the national capital.
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Do you take your baby out in a pram? Think again
Health | Aug 16, 2018, 06:10 AM ISTAccording to the Unicef, 17 million children across the world who are less than a year old live in regions with high air pollution levels.
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Non-food products overlooked as water pollution sources
Lifestyle | Aug 05, 2018, 09:21 PM ISTIgnoring the contributions from other consumer products such as clothing and furniture means that we're only addressing a part of the cause of pollution.
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Air pollution causing lung cancer among youths: Study
India | Jul 31, 2018, 10:56 PM ISTStudy says air pollution has emerged as a major factor for lung cancer in India, especially among those below the age of 40
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IRDAI acts tough, says no vehicle insurance without pollution certificate
India | Jul 09, 2018, 07:35 PM ISTIRDAI in a notification has directed all general insurance companies not to insure a vehicle unless it has a valid pollution under control certificate.
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Delhi: Despite improvement in air quality, pollution level continues to remain 'severe' for fifth day
India | Jun 16, 2018, 06:04 PM ISTAccording to the data by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the PM10 level (presence of particles with diameter less than 10 mm) was recorded at 522 in Delhi-NCR and 529 in Delhi on Saturday.
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Ground Report: River Yamuna 'close to death' in Delhi
News | Jun 01, 2018, 12:23 PM ISTGround Report: River Yamuna 'close to death' in Delhi