The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
In prelude to the 9th GRIHA SUMMIT, a panel discussion was organised on whether ‘Sustainable is Affordable’ or not. The discussion focused on key issues like how will buildings become more green and sustainable. Mr. Gaurav Gupta, Director, SG Estates was also a member of the panel discussion which highlighted …
Transportation is a major source of air pollution in many countries around the world due to the high number of vehicles on the roads. Vehicles introduce toxic materials into the atmosphere that have several bad effects on human health and the ecosystem. Examples of such pollutants include Carbon monoxide, Hydrogen, …
Doctors on call brings you a quick update on this new report investigating environmental triggers and how they affect our health. "Over 61% of all deaths in India are due to lifestyle or non-communicable diseases (NCDs). But India cannot curb NCDs unless environmental risk factors are addressed" shows a latest …
Delhi has been in an 'emergency-like situation' for several months now due to severe levels of air pollution and there seems to be no respite in store. The sharp dip in the levels of air quality index has exposed the population to a lot of medical uncertainties. According to a …
Environment vs Development! NCR’s green lungs under threat as Haryana fails to protect the Aravallis.On urban reality this week, we put the spotlight on the status of the Aravallis and what is the price the citizens of NCR will pay if we fail to preserve our forest covers?
Air pollution today is probably the greatest menace that NCR has witnessed in past few years. Breathe Life – An Aeroguard and CNN-News18 Initiative sets the focus on Indoor air pollution, its deadly impact on health and the remedies to counter the ill effects.
This is a segment of WION which brings to you latest updates. 100 Indian cities to cut pollution by 50% in 5 years. Watch this video for more information.
As summer peaks and rationing of water begins, Delhi colonies and slums are turning into regular battlefields. Are we going to let one more summer pass and hope the problem will go away? Or are we going to wake up before water wars take over our lives. We discuss with …
This segment of Zee Business brings you latest information on India's farmed chickens dosed with antibiotics, says expert. Watch this clip to know more.
On Trending @ 10, another grim reminder that the air that we are breathing in several of our cities in India is killing us. The World Health Organisation, in its latest report, shows that of the 20 most polluted cities in the world, the top 14 are in India. The …
Delhi and Varanasi are among 14 Indian cities that figured in a list of 20 most polluted cities in the world in terms of PM2.5 levels in 2016, data released by the WHO showed. The WHO data also said that nine out of 10 people in the world breathe air …
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) global air pollution database released in Geneva, India has 14 out of the 15 most polluted cities in the world in terms of PM 2.5 concentrations -- the worst being Kanpur with a PM 2.5 concentration of 173 micrograms per cubic metre, followed …
WHO recognises air pollution is a critical risk factor for non-communicable diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) released its list of the 20 most polluted cities in the world on May 2, which features 14 Indian cities.
This week, India made global headlines. We beat all other countries in one sphere. The World Health Organisation, in its latest report, listed the 20 most polluted cities in the world, and the top 14 are in India. Kanpur topped the list with a PM 2.5 level of 173, that …
Climate change could cost India 2.8 per cent of GDP, and depress living standards of nearly half of its population by 2050, as average annual temperatures are expected to rise by 1-2 per cent over three decades, a World Bank report said. If no measures are taken, average temperatures in …
