Expert discusses EPA crackdown on air quality rules Much of the U.S. Northeast was smothered last summer by dense smoke from Canadian wildfires, leading to New York City’s worst air quality since the 1960s. Such episodes, once mostly isolated incidents, are increasingly common due to the impact of climate change, new research shows. About 83 million … Read more
Listen to article (2 minutes) Dubai, a desert city known for private jets, giant yachts and other symbols of carbon-heavy high living, is an awkward location for a conference on climate change. It’s hardly a surprise that the man in charge also runs the national oil company. Hosting the United Nations’ annual climate confab—known as … Read more
For more than a century, American cities have been sliced and diced by high-traffic roadways. Interstate highways and wide arterials are now a defining feature of most metropolitan areas, their constant flow of cars spewing pollution into nearby neighborhoods. Researchers have only just begun to understand the health risks posed by all that pollution. Long-term … Read more
Poor AQI levels have plagued several parts of the country, including Delhi NCR, for the past couple of weeks. According to experts, the detrimental impact of this hazardous air extends beyond affecting physical health, reaching into the realm of brain health as well. Dr Deepak Nagananda, consultant neurologist, Chinmaya Mission Hospital, Bengaluru quoted recent research … Read more
Indian Fishermen Released From Sri Lanka Jail Reach Chennai Indian fishermen, who were released from Sri Lankan jail earlier this week, have reached Chennai. ED Raids Four Jewellery Shops In Trichy’s Big Bazaar Area: Report ED raids at four jewellery shops located in Trichy’s Big Bazaar area. More details area awaited, reports PTI. Police Officials … Read more
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Delhi Pollution: Overnight rain worked its magic, and Delhi, the world’s most polluted city over the last few days, woke up to a smog-less morning. Ahead of Diwali, the rains came as much needed relief. But the relief is only temporary, say experts. “Rain activity will end by today and from tomorrow north-westerly winds will … Read more
Updated Nov 6, 2023 , 11:57 AM IST Breaking News: In the latest updatest Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal speaks on Delhi’s deteriorating air quality. According to the sources, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called a high-level meeting on the issue of increasing pollution in Delhi. This meeting will be held in Delhi Secretariat at … Read more
An aerial view shows residential buildings and a stadium shrouded in smog in New Delhi. New Delhi: New Delhi was wrapped in a thick layer of toxic haze as air quality continued to remain in the “severe category”. The Indian capital, along with Kolkata and Mumbai, is among the world’s most polluted cities today, according … Read more