PM or particle pollution are microscopic aerosols, dust particles, and water droplets suspended in the air or the atmosphere. They are known to cause various dis-harms causing a variety of cardiorespiratory disorders and aggravation of respiratory illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. Breathing in PM2.5-contaminated air can irritate the eyes, nose, throat, and respiratory…
Introduction The major difference between fog and smog is that fog is a naturally occurring event generally witnessed during winters. Whereas smog is a mixture of smoke and fog. Improper handling and combustion of coal and fossil fuels, vehicle emissions, etc. generate smoke. They release toxins such as NOx, SOx, VOCs, CO, etc. This smoke…
Introduction Does Diwali cause pollution? Post-Diwali pollution due to fireworks Diwali pollution effects on the citizens and the environment Air quality trends post Diwali What is the govt. doing for Diwali pollution? Other factors that affect the air quality post Diwali What can be done to reduce air pollution due to Diwali celebration Diwali pollution…
What is Asthma? Asthma, also known as bronchial asthma, is a reversible condition in which the airways inflame and constrict which makes it difficult to breathe. Airway constriction causes shortness of breath and a wheezing sound. People with asthma may notice that sometimes they are breathing just fine like a normal healthy human being, but…
Teenagers go through many bodily changes in their adulthood. For example, external factors such as air pollution and stressors make their life difficult. The stress caused by air pollution can lead to teenage depression and other effects on their bodies. As air pollution levels subsequently increase, so do the negative effects on the body and…
What is Ozone? Ozone is a pale blue and highly reactive gas, present both naturally and through man-made activities in the earth’s atmosphere. It has a sharp smell like chlorine bleach. It’s also known as trioxygen, as it is an inorganic chemical compound composed of three oxygen atoms. Three oxygen atoms make one molecule of…
The research on the effects of carbon dioxide (CO2) on the human brain has recently been widely reported. The effects of CO2 on human cognition and decision-making not only affect the workers in high-polluting industries but also the other category of individuals. There is evidence that indoor CO2 has a negative effect on test scores…
Every day, we start our day from our doorstep to our workplace. We breathe air to live, fresh air is a requirement for all living creatures. The quality of the air we breathe affects our health to a large extent. Nowadays, air pollution is a big issue everywhere. Whether it is indoor or outdoor air…
