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Tag Archives: Ahmedabad
International travelers experience the harmful effects of air pollution
Even a short stay for travelers in cities with high levels of air pollution leads to breathing problems that can take at least a week from which to recover, a new study shows. Led by researchers at NYU School of … Continue reading
India’s first early warning system in Ahmedabad aims to reduce health impact of air pollution
An early warning system will notify people of excessive air pollution days as part of the response plan, while medical professionals will be trained to respond to emergencies. The first Indian monitoring and early warning system for air pollution was … Continue reading
Air pollution: Delhi is dirty, but how do other cities fare?
The WHO last week named India’s capital the worst of 1,600 cities for PM2.5 particles. What are the other measures of pollution, and do the experts agree? Last year, a study by the World Health Organisation found that Delhi had … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, Europe, India, Iran, London, UK
Tagged Ahmedabad, Air Pollution, Gwalior, India, Iran, Karachi, Khoramabad, London, Lucknow, Pakistan, Patna, Peshwar, PM - Particulate Matter, PM10, PM2.5, Raipur, Rawalpindi, vehicle emissions, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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World Environment Day: Air pollution jumps to number 5 spot among top killers, says report
Needless delays in executing projects have led to the worsening of air quality across several cities in the country and a new draft audit inspection report shows that the purpose of setting up continuous real time air quality monitoring stations … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, India
Tagged Agra, Ahmedabad, Air Pollution, Bangalore, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), India, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Kolkata, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Patna, Pune, Solapur, Varanasi
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India launches air quality index to give pollution information
India has launched its first air quality index, to provide real time information about pollution levels. The index, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will initially monitor air quality in 10 cities. Last year the Environmental Preference Index ranked India … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, India
Tagged Agra, Ahmedabad, Air Pollution, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Faridabad, Hyderabad, India, Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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