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Tag Archives: Mumbai
Tiny toxic particles linger in Mumbai’s air longer
Air pollution is quickly becoming one of the biggest problems to be tackled by Maharashtra, which saw 1.08 lakh air pollution-related deaths in 2017, according to a Lancet study. Mumbai’s air had more fine pollutant particles that easily enter the … Continue reading
Air Pollution: Scarves do not help in fighting city’s air pollution: Experts
Masks are better, research organisation plans to analyse options The scarves worn by many two-wheeler riders in the city or even pieces of cloth wrapped around the nose are ineffective in fighting air pollution around us. A Pune based institute, … Continue reading
Thick haze layer envelopes city
Mumbai: air quality remained ‘poor’ for yet another day with thick layer of haze over the city. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) level of Mumbai was recorded at 263 on Thursday, according to the System of Air Quality and … Continue reading
Air Quality-Life Index: Indians Would Live Four Years More if WHO Standards Are Met
If the air quality is improved in India as per the World Health Organization’s air standards, Indians would gain four years on average or “a combined more than 4.7 billion life years”, according to the Air Quality-Life Index (AQLI). The AQLI tool has been … Continue reading
Mumbai be warned! Air pollution in the city is worse than even Delhi
Mumbaikars there’s some bad news for you. Mumbai has recorded higher air pollution levels than Delhi over the last two weeks. A study conducted by System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) has found that Mumbai has worse … Continue reading
Air pollution causes 95% premature deaths in Mumbai and Delhi: Study
Deaths due to air pollution in Mumbai and Delhi have doubled over the last 25 years, and together with chronic bronchitis, it accounts for 95% of premature deaths in two of India’s biggest cities, found a study by the Indian … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, India
Tagged Air Pollution, Delhi, India, Mumbai, PM10, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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Going by air pollution data, early morning exercise isn’t a good idea in these four metros
If you think mornings are the best time for outdoor exercise, you’re wrong. Mornings experience the worst air pollution in four Indian cities, according to an analysis of particulate matter 2.5 data from IndiaSpend’s #Breathe air quality sensors, analysed from … Continue reading
Posted in Air Quality, Asia, India
Tagged Air Pollution, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, India, Mumbai, PM2.5, World Heath Organization (WHO)
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Expert tips to deal with choking air pollution
The city has been enveloped in a heavy layer of smog caused by a fire last week at the Deonar dumping ground. It released hazardous gases into the air, raising the pollution levels to a dangerous point and is causing … Continue reading
