Tag: air quality

UN warns wildfires, heatwaves threaten air quality and health

September 7, 2026 admin

Wildfires and heatwaves, which generate microscopic airborne pollutants, risk undermining international efforts to improve air quality, protect human health and safeguard nature, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Monday (September 7, 2026). The United Nations’ weather and climate agency underlined the links between air pollution and climate change, which scientists say is leading to…

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Thick Blanket Of Smog Grips Delhi, Mumbai As Air Quality Dips

December 22, 2024 admin

Delhi and Mumbai have been witnessing cold wave conditions. A thick blanket of smog is hovering over two metropolitan cities, Delhi and Mumbai, as the air quality dipped amid cold wave conditions. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital stood at 386 in the ‘very poor’ category for the second consecutive day on…

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How Beijing Reduced Air Pollution By Up To 89% In A Decade

December 3, 2024 admin

China was once nicknamed as the “Kingdom of Bicycles” because of the widespread practice of cycling in this densely populated nation. There was a time when a bicycle was one of the “three rounds” every Chinese house desired, together with a wristwatch and a sewing machine. However, the country has faced many challenges since it…

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More Pollution Curbs In Delhi From Tomorrow As Air Quality Turns To ‘Severe+’

November 17, 2024 admin

With Delhi’s air quality plummeting to “severe+” for the first time this season, the Centre’s air quality panel on Sunday announced stricter pollution control measures for the Delhi-NCR under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), which will come into effect from 8 am on Monday. The restrictions include a ban on truck…

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Delhi’s Air Quality Improves Marginally After Diwali Despite Norm Violations

November 2, 2024 admin

Air quality in Delhi improves slightly. New Delhi: A thin layer of smog engulfed the national capital and the AQI was recorded at 296 at 7 am on Saturday, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). In Anand Vihar, the AQI was recorded at a very poor category of…

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Delhi’s Air Quality Improves Marginally After 4 Days, But Remains ‘Poor’

October 26, 2024 admin

The air quality index is likely to touch 400 by October 31. Delhi: Delhi’s air quality improved slightly on Saturday morning nearly four days after the national capital reeled under toxic air pollution, however, it still remains in the ‘poor’ category. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi dropped to 230 this morning – from…

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