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India launches air quality index for major cities

The Indian government is rolling out a national air quality index in 10 of its biggest cities. Indian cities are among those with the worst air quality in the world. The index is to be launched in 10 major cities, … Continue reading

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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

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Air quality in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai is ‘poor to severe’, says TERI report

People living in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai have been breathing polluted air, which falls under the “poor to severe” category for a considerable number of observations throughout 2013-14, found a report on the air quality status of Maharashtra, published by … Continue reading

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Air Pollution Has Gone Up In Delhi, Mumbai: Survey

The quality of air has gone down in eight cities, including Delhi and Mumbai among others, according to a survey conducted by The Energy and Resources Institute TERI. More than 80% participants feel that average temperatures have risen while 63% … Continue reading

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‘Emission inventory’ is 1st step to predicting city’s air pollution

Next week, Mumbai will finally get an emission inventory – a database that will help predict the extent of air pollution for up to 72 hours in advance and also help detect its source. The inventory is the very first … Continue reading

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Mumbai’s air most polluted in November

Balmy afternoons and cool evenings take a toll on Mumbaikars’ health, hospitals see 20% rise in patients with respiratory ailments. Monday was the most polluted day in November, which has been one of the most polluted months this year and … Continue reading

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Air pollution forecast for up to three days at 10 locations in Mumbai on anvil

In a few months, you will know exactly when to keep the pollution masks or inhalers handy. A system being put in place in the city will forecast air quality for up to three days. Screens at 15 major city … Continue reading

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Lucknow, the most polluted city in the world; three other Indian cities feature on 25 most polluted cities: Survey

A pollution index is currently featuring four Indian cities in the 25 most polluted places in the world A pollution index by Numbeo, updated every week, is currently featuring four Indian cities in the 25 most polluted places in the … Continue reading

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