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AAP minister proposes artificial rain in Delhi: What happens in it, safety, precautions, all you need to know

The Times of India 21 Nov 2024
While cloud seeding has been used in other parts of the world, especially in drought areas to increase rainfall, it’s a new idea in the situation of air pollution.What are the risks of cloud ...
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‘Kids’ population to drop by 106mn in 25 years in India

Hindustan Times 21 Nov 2024
India ranks 26th out of the 163 ranked countries globally, according to Children’s Climate Risk Index, with children particularly exposed to risks such as extreme heat, floods, droughts, and air pollution.
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Climate change and air pollution could risk 30 million lives annually by 2100

Science Daily 21 Nov 2024
... could rise seven-fold, posing a more critical health risk than air pollution for at least 20% of the world's population.
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Poway approves $38M affordable housing complex for veterans, disabled adults

San Diego Union-Tribune 21 Nov 2024
... parking and traffic in the area, safety of the students, and noise and air pollution during construction. Corrales told the council members that the project poses a “significant risk to enrollment.”.
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Long term health hazards of being exposed to Delhi's toxic air pollution

The Times of India 20 Nov 2024
Breathing in the polluted air has become an unavoidable ordeal, with the health risks growing more alarming each day ... The long-term effects of ambient air pollution are associated with deficit lung ...
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Could air pollution be the silent contributor to Chronic Kidney Disease?

The Times of India 20 Nov 2024
In a research study published recently in th the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology air pollution has been implicated in the increasing risk of new cases of kidney disease, and quicker ...
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Air pollution linked to eczema – new research

The Conversation 20 Nov 2024
People exposed to high concentrations of PM2.5 pollution were more likely to have eczema ... These particles are so small that you’d need a microscope to see them – yet they have significant health risks ... Health risks.
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Womb to adult life, kids bear brunt of bad air

The Times of India 20 Nov 2024
... including asthma and bronchitis and lung cancer, there is good evidence that air pollution is linked to increased long-term risk of lifestyle diseases like diabetes and other types of cancer.
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SO2 extremely damaging to human lungs: Docs

The Times of India 20 Nov 2024
They say that children and elderly people are more at risk as their ... These pollutant gases are obviously more dangerous for the children and elderly people, but the entire population is at risk.
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Understanding AQI, and if it precisely depicts worst days

Hindustan Times 20 Nov 2024
How good an indicator is AQI when it comes to measuring pollution?. The short answer is that it shows a diminishing return because it is designed to capture health risks (and policy response) rather than measure pollution.
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Explained | COPD vs asthma: What is the difference, and why does it matter?

Deccan Herald 20 Nov 2024
It occurs when the airways in the lungs become swollen, making them overly responsive to allergens and irritants like dust, pollen, fumes, and pollution ... Avoiding triggers, like pollution or pet dander, is also key to managing asthma.
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Israel's munitions and attacks have poisoned Gaza's soil

The New Arab 20 Nov 2024
Al-Turk explained that these pollutants will have significant negative effects on ... "In the long term, these environmental pollutants in the air, soil and water increase the risk of cancer," he added.
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India ranked 26th in Children's Climate Risk: Unicef report highlights urgent action required

The Times of India 20 Nov 2024
Rising temperatures and air pollution are already disrupting education and health systems, compounding risks for children in rural and low-income areas.On disturbing India's rank in the Children’s ...
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Air pollution impact: 50% spike in breathing disorders in Bhopal

The Times of India 20 Nov 2024
Air pollution is impacting the lungs of majority of citizens in ... COPD is more common in low-resource settings, where exposure to risk factors like tobacco smoke and pollution is often not controlled.
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Ship It Zero calls on companies to reduce shipping emissions

SAFETY4SEA 20 Nov 2024
Ship It Zero is pushing corporations to take responsibility for their ocean shipping pollution and lead the way to climate-friendly, clean-air shipping practices ... At risk of failure ... At risk of failure ... At risk of failure ... At risk of failure.

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