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Phosphorus is a known macronutrient for plants and acts as the basis of their energy metabolism via photosynthesis and respiration. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Air pollution affecting growth of trees

Air pollution affects growth of trees and human health.

22 May 2019 12:01 PM IST

Indoor Air Pollution refers to the physical, biological and chemical characteristics of the air inside the indoor settings of houses, buildings or institutions.

Air Pollution: How do you prevent it at home?

Is the air we breathe indoors truly clean and safe from harmful pollutants?

17 May 2019 9:45 AM IST

Productivity in British low-paid jobs lags 20 to 30 per cent behind equivalent roles in Germany, France, the Netherlands and the United States.

Traffic, pollution and jobs are voters' priorities

This was followed by water and air pollution and better employment opportunities.

14 May 2019 3:40 AM IST

Delhi will be free of air, water pollution in 3 years: Nitin Gadkari

The government, he said had taken up projects worth Rs 50,000 crore to decongest Delhi.

9 May 2019 6:22 PM IST

Mitigating the use of household fuels could also reduce air pollution-related deaths in the country by approximately 13%, which is equivalent to saving about 270,000 lives a year. (Photo: ANI)

Eliminating biomass fuel could improve India's air quality

Cutting household fuel may improve India's air quality standards.

3 May 2019 1:52 PM IST

Save yourself from the smog

Save yourself from the smog

Here's all that you need to know about smog and its dangerous impacts on our health.

26 April 2019 9:25 PM IST

According to the study, an estimated 13 per cent of annual paediatric asthma incidence worldwide was linked to NO2 pollution. (Photo: Representation/Pexels)

Four million kids develop asthma annually due to traffic

Children of countries like China and India the most vulnerable to developing asthma due to traffic-related pollution:...

11 April 2019 9:13 PM IST

Indoor air pollution, from sources including cooking, cleaning activities and cigarette smoke, is a known trigger for asthma symptoms. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Reduce asthma symptoms with Omega-3

Omega-3 rich diets linked to lower asthma symptoms in children: Study.

29 March 2019 4:31 PM IST

Smoke billows during a forest fires in Pelalawan, Riau province, Indonesia. (Photo: AP)

Air pollution reducing lifespans in south-east Asia

Worsening air pollution reducing lifespans in Indonesia, which has lesser air pollution as compared to countries like...

29 March 2019 4:08 PM IST

A sadhu walks the stretch at Okhla Bird Sanctuary. It attracts migratory birds even though their numbers are dwindling due to a larger human footprint.

Scouting for green cover

Nature is known to regenerate and look after itself if left untouched by humans.

20 March 2019 1:14 AM IST

The levels of carbon dioxide found at Cape Grim now are akin to those found in some towns at the start of the industrial revolution. (Photo: AFP)

Australia setting standard for clean air globally

Remote Cape with 'world's cleanest air' offers smog respite.

18 March 2019 1:52 PM IST

Air pollution is a critical risk factor for non-communicable diseases. (Photo: Pixabay)

As air gets dirtier, you need a purifier to keep your family healthy

Air pollution levels are dangerously high 9 out of 10 people are inhaling high level of pollutants.

13 March 2019 5:30 PM IST