Air Pollution

While electric vehicles have become a cornerstone of the global energy transition, new research led by Princeton University has demonstrated that refining the critical minerals needed for electric vehicle batteries could create pollution hotspots near manufacturing hubs. Focusing on China and India, the researchers found that national sulfur dioxide (SO2)…

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a red-state constitutional challenge to California’s special authority to fight air pollution. Over a dissent by Justice Clarence Thomas, the court turned away an appeal from Ohio and 16 other conservative states, which asked the court to rule “the Golden State is not a…

Air pollution in India tied to significant mortality rates by Robert Schreiber Berlin, Germany (SPX) Dec 16, 2024 A study from Karolinska Institutet reveals that long-term exposure to air pollution is a critical factor behind millions of deaths in India. Published in *The Lancet Planetary Health*, the research underscores the…

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Home News National Updated - December 14, 2024 at 03:49 PM. | New Delhi Implements mandatory for schools to shift to hybrid learning on days with severe air pollution The Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR air quality has issued a revised plan to tackle winter pollution, asking states to implement stricter…

The Kenyan capital Nairobi is slowly introducing electric buses into the fleet of notoriously noisy and polluting matatus that ply its streets. Drivers selected to operate these Chinese-made and locally assembled buses say passengers prefer them because they’re quieter, faster and more comfortable. The rollout is still on a small…

A study from the University of Birmingham shows that air fryers emit far less indoor air pollution than other cooking methods like pan or deep frying, which are significant sources of particulate matter and VOCs. A new study has revealed that air fryers generate only a small fraction of the…

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Synopsis American entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, known for his quest to reverse aging, experienced the effects of Mumbai's air pollution during his India tour. Promoting his book Don't Die, Johnson detailed his discomfort despite using air purifiers and masks. He adhered to his rigorous health routine, carrying all his meals and…

Lahore has been ranked as the world’s most polluted city, with its Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching a hazardous level of 303, according to data from IQAir. This alarming figure reflects the dangerous state of air pollution in the city, which far exceeds safe levels. Karachi, Pakistan’s economic hub, also…