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 January 2014, the New York Times published a news item indicating that the particulate air pollution in Delhi was higher than that in Beijing. Till that time Beijing was considered to be the most polluted city in Asia. This created a furore in Delhi and attempts were made to …
Don't ignore skin and eye irritation this festive season, doctors caution Humidity combined with pollution caused by bursting firecrackers can turn into a dangerous cocktail for those with respiratory disorders, doctors warn. Health experts also say that breathing issues, skin and eye irritation should not be ignored this festive season. …
The air quality in Hong Kong is expected to worsen later today after pollution readings hit "very high" and "high" in various areas, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) warned on Wednesday. The air quality health index (AQHI) – which measures the risk of hospital admissions due to air pollutants – …
The current review provides an updated summary of knowledge from the scientific 28 literature on indoor exposures and exacerbation of asthma. Original Source
Household air pollution from use of solid fuels is a major contributor to the national burden of disease in India. Currently available models of advanced combustion biomass cook-stoves (ACS) report significantly higher efficiencies and lower emissions in the laboratory when compared to traditional cook-stoves, but relatively little is known about …
Bisphenol A (BPA), a prevalent endocrine-disrupting chemical, has been associated with wheezing in children, but few studies have examined its effect on lung function or wheeze in older children. The objective of the study was to test whether BPA exposure is associated with lung function, with wheeze, and with pattern …
Visakhapatnam: Respiratory diseases are on the rise in Vizag city due to increasing pollution levels and due to the abnormal changes in the lifestyle of youth. Respiratory related ailments like allergy, asthma, lung cancer, tuberculosis are increasing in the city. For the past few years around 100 patients were registered …
With traffic ceasing almost completely all areas saw steep drops in nitrogen oxide levels. Cities around Israel experienced dramatic drops in air pollution levels on Yom Kippur – the sole day in the year when traffic essentially ceases to flow – with Jerusalem and Gush Dan boasting a decrease of …
Indoor air pollution is the degradation of indoor air quality by harmful chemicals and other materials; it can be up to 10 times worse than outdoor air pollution. This is because contained areas enable potential pollutants to build up more than open spaces. Statistics suggest that in developing countries, health …
KATHMANDU, OCT 01 - Going out for a stroll in the mornings and evenings may seem fatal as the Valley air possesses high level of toxic particles particularly during these times, a government report said. According to the report, Kathmandu scored below the standard. The report found PM 2.5 was …
Air pollution is expected to be high on Thursday over the south-east of England, leading to warnings to people with respiratory difficulties. The pollution is likely to be localised, with clear skies over Scotland as people cast their ballots in the independence referendum. The pollution in the south-east is the …
China’s efforts to name and shame its filthiest power stations and impose tough new emission standards are the leading weapons in President Xi Jinping’s war on pollution. The world shouldn’t hold its breath waiting for him to declare victory. A coal-fired power plant in the center of China’s most polluted …
Tobacco is not only one of the reasons for causing various diseases but it is also responsible for huge economic burden on the tobacco users. According to a study conducted by Public Health Foundation of India and WHO, the total economic costs attributed to tobacco use in Rajasthan amounted to …
Hundreds of children across the US have been treated for a rare respiratory virus and more cases are expected in the next few weeks, doctors have said. The enterovirus, EV-D68, is believed to be the cause of the outbreak and can cause severe respiratory illness. Twelve states in the US …
Our air is becoming dustier, infected and now threatens us to affect out respiratory systems. The latest suspended particulate matter pollution data in different areas of the city has clearly pointed fingers at Amdavadis. Traffic jams, construction work, unchecked diesel vehicles, loading rickshaws, fumes from neighboring industrial clusters, careless habits …
Some three billion people — a third of the world's population — are exposed to “toxic amounts” of pollution produced when households burn plant material, animal dung and coal for cooking, lighting and heating. As a result, these individuals are at a greater risk of respiratory diseases and an early …
A third of the world's population uses solid fuel derived from plant material (biomass) or coal for cooking, heating, or lighting. These fuels are smoky, often used in an open fire or simple stove with incomplete combustion, and result in a large amount of household air pollution when smoke is …
City Is The Least Polluted Among 32 Metros In Country, According To WHO Report This must come as a surprise for Kochi which has been pursuing its infra dreams and, according to popular perception, witnessing a consequent rise in air pollution levels. The global health report 2014 of the World …
Gas stoves emit pollutants that are respiratory irritants. U.S. children under age 6 who live in homes where gas stoves are used for cooking or heating have an increased risk of asthma, wheeze and reduced lung function. Yet few studies have examined whether using ventilation when operating gas stoves is …
The successive annual health surveys (AHS) show distressing figures related to the increasing trend of acute respiratory infection (ARI) among children.Health experts attributed the grim picture to the increase in environmental pollution, unhygienic practices and unhealthy food habits. The AHS 2010-11 showed 6.5% children suffering from ARI and it increased …
