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Overnight Rain In Delhi, Surrounding Areas, More Showers Likely Today
Several parts of Delhi NCR received light rainfall on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, bringing a much-needed respite from the increased air pollution in the national capital.
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As Light Pollution Increases, Dark Sky Tourism Becomes Popular
The trend has become popular in other parts of the world too, like Australia and New Zealand.
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Stars Could Become Invisible In 20 Years Due To Light Pollution, Warn Scientists
Scientists have warned that the ability of humans to see stars in the night sky could be wiped out in just 20 years because of light pollution.
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Satellites and Space Junk May Make Dark Night Skies Brighter, Hindering Astronomy and Hiding Stars From Our View
Astronomy could be hindered by the rising number of satellites and space debris in orbit around Earth, reflect increasing amounts of sunlight towards the night side of the planet. Here's how satellites and space debris may increase the overall brightness of the night sky, hiding stars and impacting astronomy.
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Light Pollution Causing Stars To Disappear From The Night Sky, Warn Researchers
Due to light pollution, the number of stars visible to the naked eye in the night sky is being reduced by more than half in some places in less than 20 years,
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Light Rain Likely To Improve Delhi's Air Quality The Day After Diwali
A fresh western disturbance is likely to increase the wind speed and improve the air quality in Delhi-NCR post Diwali, according to the India Meteorological Department.
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Light Pollution Rises On A Global Scale
Satellite data showed Earth's artificially lit outdoor surface at night grew by about 2 percent annually in brightness and area from 2012 to 2016, researchers said on Wednesday, underscoring concerns about the ecological effects of light pollution on people and animals.
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Energy-Saving LEDs Boost Light Pollution Worldwide
They were supposed to bring about an energy revolution -- but the popularity of LED lights is driving an increase in light pollution worldwide, with dire consequences for human and animal health, researchers said Wednesday.
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Household Air Pollution May Up Risk Of Heart Attack: Study
Long-term exposure to household air pollution from lighting, cooking or heating with fuels, such as kerosene or diesel, may increase the risk of heart attacks and death, researchers including one of Indian-origin have warned.
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Household Pollution Can Increase Risk of Heart Attack
One-half of the world's population lives in poverty and burns fuels for lighting, cooking and heating purposes, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
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Overnight Rain In Delhi, Surrounding Areas, More Showers Likely Today
Several parts of Delhi NCR received light rainfall on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, bringing a much-needed respite from the increased air pollution in the national capital.
-
As Light Pollution Increases, Dark Sky Tourism Becomes Popular
The trend has become popular in other parts of the world too, like Australia and New Zealand.
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Stars Could Become Invisible In 20 Years Due To Light Pollution, Warn Scientists
Scientists have warned that the ability of humans to see stars in the night sky could be wiped out in just 20 years because of light pollution.
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Satellites and Space Junk May Make Dark Night Skies Brighter, Hindering Astronomy and Hiding Stars From Our View
Astronomy could be hindered by the rising number of satellites and space debris in orbit around Earth, reflect increasing amounts of sunlight towards the night side of the planet. Here's how satellites and space debris may increase the overall brightness of the night sky, hiding stars and impacting astronomy.
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Light Pollution Causing Stars To Disappear From The Night Sky, Warn Researchers
Due to light pollution, the number of stars visible to the naked eye in the night sky is being reduced by more than half in some places in less than 20 years,
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Light Rain Likely To Improve Delhi's Air Quality The Day After Diwali
A fresh western disturbance is likely to increase the wind speed and improve the air quality in Delhi-NCR post Diwali, according to the India Meteorological Department.
-
Light Pollution Rises On A Global Scale
Satellite data showed Earth's artificially lit outdoor surface at night grew by about 2 percent annually in brightness and area from 2012 to 2016, researchers said on Wednesday, underscoring concerns about the ecological effects of light pollution on people and animals.
-
Energy-Saving LEDs Boost Light Pollution Worldwide
They were supposed to bring about an energy revolution -- but the popularity of LED lights is driving an increase in light pollution worldwide, with dire consequences for human and animal health, researchers said Wednesday.
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Household Air Pollution May Up Risk Of Heart Attack: Study
Long-term exposure to household air pollution from lighting, cooking or heating with fuels, such as kerosene or diesel, may increase the risk of heart attacks and death, researchers including one of Indian-origin have warned.
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Household Pollution Can Increase Risk of Heart Attack
One-half of the world's population lives in poverty and burns fuels for lighting, cooking and heating purposes, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
