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Poor AQI: Can Air Pollution Affect Sperm Health?
"The adverse effects of air pollution on sperm health are especially alarming in urban areas experiencing high levels of AQI, where people are constantly exposed to hazardous substances." says our expert. Here's how and how to stay safe.
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Pollution Curbs Eased In Delhi, These Categories Of Cars Can Be Used Again
Anti-pollution curbs under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) were revoked in Delhi and its neighbouring areas today amid a dip in air pollution levels.
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PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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Stricter Pollution Curbs Under GRAP 3 Reimposed In Delhi
With air quality worsening again, stricter pollution curbs under GRAP 3 were reimposed in Delhi and surrounding areas, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CQAM), the Centre's pollution watchdog, said on Friday.
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Delhi Civic Body To Install Mist Sprayers On Electric Poles To Fight Air Pollution
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has announced the installation of "Mist Sprayers" on electric poles to combat rising air pollution and maintain a clean, green, and beautiful NDMC area, according to Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal.
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Delhi Curbs Eased From GRAP 4 To GRAP 2: What's Allowed, What's Not
As Delhi gets respite from toxic air with improved air quality, the Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) has lifted stringent pollution curbs under stage 4 of GRAP in the national capital and surrounding areas with immediate effect.
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Pollution Curbs Under GRAP 4 Revoked In Delhi, GRAP 2 To Be In Force
Pollution curbs have been eased in Delhi and its neighbouring areas after the city witnessed an improvement in air quality.
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Centre Plans To Examine Burnt Area After Farmers Timing Crop Fires
Centre plans to clamp down on polluting farm fires by measuring the areas burnt instead of live blazes, after reports that farmers were burning paddy waste or stubble at times when satellites were not passing overhead.
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Has There Been A Major Undercount Of Punjab Farm Fires? What Satellite Pics Show
Delhi and its adjoining areas are covered in smog and air quality is still in the 'very poor' category. The fourth stage of anti-pollution measures will remain in effect for three days as no sign of relief is expected soon.
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Strict Anti-Pollution Measures In Delhi To Continue For At Least 3 More Days
GRAP-IV, or the fourth stage of anti-pollution measures in effect for Delhi and the National Capital Region, will remain in force for the next 72 hours, the Supreme Court said Friday, with the AQI in the city and surrounding areas at 371
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Shared Phones, Missed Lessons: Students Face Challenges As Delhi Schools Go Online
With Delhi schools switching over to online teaching due to high pollution levels, students living in the city's slum areas are facing significant accessibility challenges.
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Explained: What Is Artificial Rain And Will It Help Combat Delhi Pollution?
As air in the national capital has turned 'severe' with the air quality index touching nearly 500 in some areas, the Delhi Government has requested the Centre to allow cloud seeding- a method used to induce artificial rain to combat air pollution.
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"Learn Kannada, Settle In Bengaluru": X User's Suggestion Amid Delhi Pollution
Delhi and its surrounding areas remained blanketed in thick smog on Tuesday morning, as the air quality index (AQI), which measures pollutants, spiked to 500 in some parts.
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Delhi Air Crisis: Schools In Gurugram, Noida Go Online, 22 Trains Delayed
A thick blanket of smog continued to grip Delhi and its adjoining areas on Tuesday morning, as the air quality nearly touched the 500 mark.
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Pollution Chokes Delhi, New Restrictions In Place, Schools Go Online
The top five polluted areas in Delhi this morning are Jahangirpuri, Bawana, Wazirpur, Rohini, and Punjabi Bagh.
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Poor AQI: Can Air Pollution Affect Sperm Health?
"The adverse effects of air pollution on sperm health are especially alarming in urban areas experiencing high levels of AQI, where people are constantly exposed to hazardous substances." says our expert. Here's how and how to stay safe.
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Pollution Curbs Eased In Delhi, These Categories Of Cars Can Be Used Again
Anti-pollution curbs under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) were revoked in Delhi and its neighbouring areas today amid a dip in air pollution levels.
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PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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Stricter Pollution Curbs Under GRAP 3 Reimposed In Delhi
With air quality worsening again, stricter pollution curbs under GRAP 3 were reimposed in Delhi and surrounding areas, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CQAM), the Centre's pollution watchdog, said on Friday.
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Delhi Civic Body To Install Mist Sprayers On Electric Poles To Fight Air Pollution
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has announced the installation of "Mist Sprayers" on electric poles to combat rising air pollution and maintain a clean, green, and beautiful NDMC area, according to Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal.
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Delhi Curbs Eased From GRAP 4 To GRAP 2: What's Allowed, What's Not
As Delhi gets respite from toxic air with improved air quality, the Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) has lifted stringent pollution curbs under stage 4 of GRAP in the national capital and surrounding areas with immediate effect.
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Pollution Curbs Under GRAP 4 Revoked In Delhi, GRAP 2 To Be In Force
Pollution curbs have been eased in Delhi and its neighbouring areas after the city witnessed an improvement in air quality.
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Centre Plans To Examine Burnt Area After Farmers Timing Crop Fires
Centre plans to clamp down on polluting farm fires by measuring the areas burnt instead of live blazes, after reports that farmers were burning paddy waste or stubble at times when satellites were not passing overhead.
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Has There Been A Major Undercount Of Punjab Farm Fires? What Satellite Pics Show
Delhi and its adjoining areas are covered in smog and air quality is still in the 'very poor' category. The fourth stage of anti-pollution measures will remain in effect for three days as no sign of relief is expected soon.
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Strict Anti-Pollution Measures In Delhi To Continue For At Least 3 More Days
GRAP-IV, or the fourth stage of anti-pollution measures in effect for Delhi and the National Capital Region, will remain in force for the next 72 hours, the Supreme Court said Friday, with the AQI in the city and surrounding areas at 371
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Shared Phones, Missed Lessons: Students Face Challenges As Delhi Schools Go Online
With Delhi schools switching over to online teaching due to high pollution levels, students living in the city's slum areas are facing significant accessibility challenges.
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Explained: What Is Artificial Rain And Will It Help Combat Delhi Pollution?
As air in the national capital has turned 'severe' with the air quality index touching nearly 500 in some areas, the Delhi Government has requested the Centre to allow cloud seeding- a method used to induce artificial rain to combat air pollution.
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"Learn Kannada, Settle In Bengaluru": X User's Suggestion Amid Delhi Pollution
Delhi and its surrounding areas remained blanketed in thick smog on Tuesday morning, as the air quality index (AQI), which measures pollutants, spiked to 500 in some parts.
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Delhi Air Crisis: Schools In Gurugram, Noida Go Online, 22 Trains Delayed
A thick blanket of smog continued to grip Delhi and its adjoining areas on Tuesday morning, as the air quality nearly touched the 500 mark.
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Pollution Chokes Delhi, New Restrictions In Place, Schools Go Online
The top five polluted areas in Delhi this morning are Jahangirpuri, Bawana, Wazirpur, Rohini, and Punjabi Bagh.
