Pollution

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What Are Antioxidants and Why Do You Need Them?

When you consume antioxidants in your diet on a regular basis, you will notice several improvements in your health and overall performance

20 Aug 2021 10:41 PM

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Padmavati Surapaneni suggests incredible ways to attain that rejuvenated skin

Research shows that applying copper-rich creams can make the skin firm and help restore some elasticity

07 Aug 2021 11:32 PM

Moving towards use of renewable energy to meet India’s energy requirements is one of the priorities of this Budget. (Photo: AFP)

Budget 2021 puts green recovery at the centre of policy framework

The Budget has a long-term vision for this decade on environmental sustainability

18 Feb 2021 4:49 AM

Long walks can be tiring and not every place during the trail will have a loo facility, unless one reaches a checkpoint. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Oxfam India sets precedence for others to follow; going eco-friendly and sustainable

Oxfam Trailwalker India manages to be one of the most eco-friendly trailwalks.

13 Dec 2019 11:46 AM

"Missing" posters of Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Gautam Gambhir, who drew criticism for skipping a crucial meeting two days ago on pollution, purportedly surfaced across Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: ANI)

'Missing. Have you seen him?' Gambhir's missing posters in Delhi as he skips pollution meet

The meeting was ultimately called off as lawmakers and bureaucrats were absent.

18 Nov 2019 1:48 PM

The analysis found that for one specific sector - industrial boilers - technology is cheaper at cleaning the air than ecosystem upgrades.

Trees - a feasible option for cutting down air pollution around factories

It is the plants and not technologies for cleaning the air near a number of industrial sites, roadways, and oil and gas drilling sites.

08 Nov 2019 8:09 AM

As the air quality in the national capital deteriorates to “severe” category with the Air Quality Index (AQI) on Monday stood at 500, many Indians were wondering if Delhi indeed deserves to be called the national capital in the first place. (Photo: File)

Indians want to shift national capital from smog-choked Delhi as toxic air engulfs NCR

What most of them pointed out was the fact that this is not the first time Delhiites have been suffering owing to the pollution.

04 Nov 2019 4:07 PM

Union Environment and Climate Change Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday urged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to take measures to tackle air pollution in national capital instead of indulging in 'blame-game'. (Photo: File)

Javadekar urges Kejriwal to find solutions to mitigate pollution and stop 'blame-game'

The Union Minister appealed to Delhi, Punjab and Haryana governments to work together in order to tackle the menace.

02 Nov 2019 2:38 PM

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday said that stubble burning was a major contributor to pollution levels in Delhi and asked when the Central Government would put an end to this practice in Haryana and Punjab. (Photo: File)

When will stubble burning end in Punjab, Haryana: Sisodia asks Centre

On Friday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal blamed the Haryana and Punjab governments for rising pollution levels in Delhi.

02 Nov 2019 11:26 AM

Black carbon from traffic exhaust could be an important measure to consider when assessing air quality and health consequences. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Black carbon from traffic exhausts elevates chances of stroke

According to a recent study traffic exhaust found to increase risk of stroke.

01 Nov 2019 10:23 AM

The government in Nepal organised cleaning drives for Mt. Everest. (Photo: AFP)

Waste products from Everest turn into usable objects

Trash to treasure: Everest garbage given new lease of life.

22 Oct 2019 8:30 PM

Air quality index (AQI) in several areas of Delhi-NCR fell to the 'very poor' category today. (Photo: PTI)

'Feeling suffocated,' says Delhi residents as air quality plunges to very poor

An increase in air pollution in the national capital has resulted in a spike in respiratory problems, cough and eye irritation among adults.

17 Oct 2019 12:32 PM

The immersion of idols during festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja and Chhath Puja has led to rise in pollutants. (Photo: File)

Immersion of idols in Ganga, tributaries to attract a Rs 50,000 fine

The chief secretaries of all the states will have to submit a report on the action-taken with 7 days from the end of each festival.

03 Oct 2019 6:11 PM

The population of jellyfish has incredibly surged in the recent years. (Photo: AFP)

Human activity in oceans good for jellyfish

Jellyfish thrive in the man-made disruption of the oceans.

24 Sep 2019 2:40 PM

This is also not the first time when Delhi Chief Minister has praised the Centre. Earlier, he had praised the Centre for its role in combating pollution in New Delhi. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal praises Modi govt's Motor Vehicles Act

His statement comes at a time when several states have publicly stated that they plan to reduce the fines.

13 Sep 2019 2:43 PM

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced the reimplementation of the odd-even vehicle scheme in the state from November 4 to 15, 2019 in order to tackle pollution. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Diwali pollution ahead, odd-even back in Delhi between Nov 4-15

The chief minister announced his seven-point action plan to tackle pollution due to crop burning.

13 Sep 2019 12:28 PM

China's capital of Beijing is on track to drop out from the list of the world's top 200 most-polluted cities this year, with hazardous smog concentrations falling to their lowest on record in August, data compiled by IQAir AirVisual showed on Thursday. (Representational Image)

Beijing set to exit list of world's top 200 most-polluted cities: report

In first 8 months of this year, Beijing had average hourly PM2.5 concentration reading of 42.6 micrograms, 19.3 per cent lower than 2018.

12 Sep 2019 2:21 PM

Dmage caused by air pollution can equal damage from a pack of cigarettes. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

You can damage your lungs even if you don’t smoke

Time to take a break from smoke instead of smoke breaks.

14 Aug 2019 8:02 PM

Scientists observed ozone levels 30 to 50 per cent higher than baseline conditions at a location 60 miles downwind of the city.

Human intrusion degrading air quality of Amazon rainforest: Study

Vehicle emissions and other human activities in the city release nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere.

27 Apr 2019 10:25 AM

On the occasion of World Earth Day, Kingston Technology (India) joined hands with InDeed (a CSR arm of Dentsu) to create a unique social awareness campaign called #EarthEditionDrives. This campaign imagines Earth as a USB Flash Drive, where Kingston aims to subtly draw attention towards the condition of our planet.

Special edition 64GB pen drive from Kingston, InDeed marks World Earth Day

The pen drive is a simple USB 3.0 64GB flash drive that is loaded with filthy videos right out of the box.

26 Apr 2019 3:36 PM

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