Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of News Item titled "Telangana: Deepening pollution crisis in Godawari threatens lives livelihoods appearing in the Telangana Today dated 13.05.2025" dated 29/05/2025. The application was registered suo-motu on the basis of the news item titled Telangana: Deepening pollution crisis in Godawari …
In Delhi, which was for two consecutive years in 2014 and 2015 ranked as the most polluted city in the world, people could live nine years longer if it met WHO standards. And, six years longer if it met the country’s own national standards. INDIANS COULD live four years longer …
SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Air pollution caused by coal-fired winter heating has slashed life expectancy in northern China by more than three years compared with the south, according to a new study, underlining the urgency of Beijing’s efforts to tackle smog. Researchers with the Energy Policy Institute at the University of …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Arjun Gopal vs Union Of India dated 12/09/2017 regarding use of fireworks, sparklers and minor explosives in any form, during festivals or otherwise. Supreme Court said that a graded regulation is necessary which would eventually result in a prohibition. …
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma are common diseases with a heterogeneous distribution worldwide. Here, we present methods and disease and risk estimates for COPD and asthma from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors (GBD) 2015 study. The GBD study provides annual updates on estimates of …
Nowadays, most of the research on air pollution and its adverse effects on public health in China has focused on megacities and heavily-polluted regions. Fewer studies have focused on cities that are slightly polluted. Shenzhen used to have a favorable air environment, but its air quality has deteriorated gradually as …
The study has found that the disease burden due to COPD was highest in Papua New Guinea, India, Lesotho, and Nepal while the burden for asthma was highest in Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Fiji, Kiribati, Lesotho, Papua New Guinea, and Swaziland. India accounts for a quarter of deaths caused worldwide …
Gurgaon: The number of deaths from respiratory ailments being reported by hospitals in Gurgaon is rising year-on-year with the city's consistently high levels of air pollution seen as the exacerbating factor, according to medical practitioners. According to the data collected by TOI, 2,500 people admitted to five leading private hospitals …
NAVI MUMBAI: Studies have shown that environmental factors have been a major cause in the rise of Tuberculosis (TB) cases. Better health can be achieved with healthier living. Doctors say this is a disease impacted greatly due to a host of environmental factors like personal hygienic with respect to respiratory …
Epidemiology studies have shown that ambient concentrations of ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are associated with increased emergency department (ED) visits and hospital admissions (HAs) for asthma. The objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of outdoor pollen, respiratory infections, and socioeconomic status (SES) on the associations …
An increase of just 10 micrograms of carbon pollutants per cubic metre is enough to reduce life expectancy by nine to 11 years, a new study finds. Tiny particles of partially burnt carbon, called PM 2.5, are linked to chronic lung problems, heart conditions and some cancers. The difference between …
As many as 100 private and AMC-run schools in the city have been chosen for the programme. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Monday launched the school flag programme to spread awareness about air quality in city and in specific areas. The launch coincided with the reopening of schools after …
This air purification system is based on the FDA approved technology called PCO (photo-catalytic oxidation) along with high grade HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) and carbon filter. Air pollution is no longer a Delhi-NCR phenomenon. Unhealthy air due to relentless construction activity and vehicular exhausts is also the norm in cities …
NEW DELHI: Is there a link between pollution and autoimmune diseases? Researchers from AIIMS plan to undertake a detailed study in this regard. Dr Uma Kumar, professor and head of rheumatology department at the institute told TOI the project was necessitated by shocking results of a pilot study conducted by …
The Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS), an organization composed of the world’s leading international respiratory societies working together to improve lung health globally, released “The Global Impact of Respiratory Disease.” The report describes the tremendous impact that respiratory disease has on world health. Specific diseases addressed include COPD, asthma, …
The first global healthcare ranking report based on a quantification of personal access and quality for 195 countries and territories from 1990 to 2015 has placed Nigeria at 140th position with 51 points on Healthcare Access and Quality Index. According to the comprehensive study published in the May 18 edition …
Falling sulfur dioxide emissions in the United States are expected to substantially increase rainfall in Africa's semi-arid Sahel, while bringing slightly more rain to much of the U.S., according to a new study in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres. Pollution filters placed on coal-fired power plants in the United …
Murky skies and high ozone levels have led authorities Mexico City to ban thousands of cars from the road AP Authorities in Mexico City have ordered cars off the streets and warned people about exercising outdoors as sprawling metropolis chokes in its worst smog for nearly two decades. Hundreds of …
Exposure to ambient air pollution increases morbidity and mortality, and is a leading contributor to global disease burden. We explored spatial and temporal trends in mortality and burden of disease attributable to ambient air pollution from 1990 to 2015 at global, regional, and country levels.
As per recent data collected from air quality monitoring stations in five places across the country show the historic site has become highly polluted. New Delhi: Experts warned that Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha in Nepal, is facing a serious threat from air pollution. As per recent data collected from …
A look at successful examples around the world at a time when increasing levels of pollution offer both challenges & opportunities in India. Urban air pollution is a major concern in major cities throughout the world in both developed and developing countries. Exposure to high concentrations of pollutants is directly …
