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Estimates suggest health savings from reduced air pollution may be between 1.4-2.5 times greater than cost of climate change mitigation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Health savings outweigh costs of limiting global warming: study

Health costs from air pollution include medical treatment, patient care, and lost productivity.

3 March 2018 10:03 AM IST

Pigeons can help fight human diseases. (Photo: Pixabay)

How pigeons can help fight human diseases

Here is what researchers suggest.

21 Feb 2018 4:49 PM IST

CPCB has directed all states to come up with a 42-point action plan to curb air pollution.

Household products cause as much air pollution as cars, say experts

Experts advise consumers to use smallest amount as cleaning and beauty products release compounds that react in air.

16 Feb 2018 12:50 PM IST

The blue light will turn on five seconds after a signal goes red and turn off to red five seconds before the green signal, allowing for time to switch on the ignitions. (Photo: Representative | PTI)

New blue' signal: Mumbai sisters give solution to curb fuel wastage,...

Shivani Khot (19) and Esha (14) have come up with unique solution - adding a new 'blue' signal along with the red,...

10 Feb 2018 12:57 PM IST

Anxiety level mediated the link between imagining exposure to air pollution and unethical behaviour. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air pollution may lead to unethical behaviour: study

The findings published in the journal Psychological Science suggest that this association may be due to increased...

8 Feb 2018 12:34 PM IST

A traffic policeman, wearing an anti-pollution mask,controls traffic amid smog and air pollution which continues to be above dangerous level.

No mention of national plan to tackle air pollution in budget: Green...

However, the MPCB is set to address both the issues as per the draft action plan for Mumbai.

3 Feb 2018 5:29 AM IST

Citing various reports, the survey noted that Delhi accounts for one of the unhealthiest cities in the world in terms of pollution.

Budget proposes scheme to tackle stubble burning

Centre will assist states to set up machinery to dispose crop residue.

2 Feb 2018 1:31 AM IST

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Tiny particles may have huge impact on storms: Study

These particles can intensify storms, increase the size of clouds and cause more rain to fall.

28 Jan 2018 3:06 PM IST

Exposure to air pollution in during high school was correlated with menstrual cycle irregularity. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air pollution may affect your menstrual cycle: study

Implications on human disease may come through reducing emissions on a global and individual level.

27 Jan 2018 12:12 PM IST

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Air pollution may affect your menstrual cycle: Study

Researchers found exposure to air pollution during high school years was correlated with menstrual cycle irregularity.

26 Jan 2018 3:34 PM IST

CPCB has directed all states to come up with a 42-point action plan to curb air pollution.

No city in low pollution category, say experts

The NGO has evaluated the data by the Central Board of Pollution Control (CPCB) and Environment Ministry.

25 Jan 2018 3:11 AM IST

A traffic policeman wears a pollution mask due to heavy smog and air pollution in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

India ranks 4th lowest in environment report

Moderate annual air quality was recorded at 29 cities, while 13 cities recorded poor annual air quality.

25 Jan 2018 2:59 AM IST