India is home to some of the most polluted cities in the world, with poor air quality being a major concern. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is a measure of the level of air pollution, and India has been struggling with high AQI levels for years. Amid all this, recent research highlights air pollution as … Read more
Breathing Clean: Understanding Air Pollution and How to Stay Safe \ Newslooks \ Washington DC \ Mary Sidiqi \ Evening Edition \ Air pollution affects 99% of the global population, with harmful gases and fine particles leading to 7 million premature deaths each year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). While smog is a … Read more
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Wednesday enforced Stage 4 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR following a significant dip in air quality, attributed to calm winds, low temperatures, and dense fog. The region’s Air Quality Index (AQI) rose sharply from 275 on Tuesday to 396 by 6 pm on … Read more
Mumbai, The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has issued stringent guidelines to curb dust pollution caused by construction activities. In a release issued on Saturday, the MMRDA said these measures are a critical step towards improving Mumbai’s air quality and ensuring sustainable urban development. The new guidelines outline immediate actions to control dust, monitor construction … Read more