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India air pollution ‘cutting crop yields by almost half’

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air pollution in India has become so severe that yields of crops are being cut by almost half, scientists have found. Researchers analysed yields for wheat and rice alongside pollution data, and concluded significant decreases in yield could be attributed … Continue reading →

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Sharp spike in Bhopal air pollution on Diwali

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Minimum temperature rose sharply and air pollution levels touched alarming levels on Diwali leaving many at the risk of respiratory problems in the state capital. The respirable suspended particulate matter RSPM — which directly affects breathing — went up 2.6 … Continue reading →

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Indian capital braces for worst air quality this festive week

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Air quality in New Delhi will deteriorate to “severe” levels this week when Indians set off firecrackers to celebrate the Hindu festival of lights, a government scientist said, leaving many at risk of respiratory problems. The warning, based for the … Continue reading →

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India’s air quality figures can’t be trusted

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Delhi is the most polluted city in the world, but it may actually be worse as faulty instruments, data fudging and lack of regulation allow industries to pollute with impunity India is changing the way it maps pollution, with an … Continue reading →

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Diwali brings air pollution scare in Indore

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

Indore, which is known for high air pollution, is likely to witness further high on Diwali day because of pollutants emitting from lighting of crackers. Official data of Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPCCB) indicate that air pollution increases three to … Continue reading →

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India launches air quality index to warn over dangerous pollution events

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

India launched an index on Friday to measure air quality across the country, which is home to some of the most polluted cities in the world. It will measure eight major pollutants that impact respiratory health in cities with populations … Continue reading →

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Why India’s numbers on air quality can’t be trusted

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

A survey this May by the World Health Organisation ranked Delhi as the world’s most polluted city, under assault from its growing vehicle population, rising emissions from coal based thermal power plants and the surrounding areas. The outcome: according to … Continue reading →

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Hudhud cyclone to hit Delhi’s air quality

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Respro® UK Ltd

The Hudhud cyclone that’s likely to hit the Coromandel coast on Sunday will have a serious effect on Delhi’s air quality. The models prepared by System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) at Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology … Continue reading →

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