The Great Barrier Reef, a spectacular and awe-inspiring natural wonder, has captivated people around the world for decades. The Great Barrier Reef is a massive coral reef system stretching over 2,300 kilometers in the Coral Sea, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. It is a necessary habitat for an amazingly diverse array of marine species.…
Telecommuting, often known as working from home(WFH), is growing more and more common in India, especially in bigger cities like Delhi. Many businesses now give their employees the choice to work from home either full- or part-time. Both companies and employees may benefit from this, as it can cut costs for the business and improve…
What is real-time air quality? Real-time air quality refers to the measurement and reporting of air pollution levels as they occur in the present moment, rather than through historical data or forecasted estimates. We can gather this information through the use of air quality monitoring equipment. This equipment can measure the levels of various pollutants…
Air is dynamic and many external factors can influence the natural composition of air. These include natural as well as human related reasons that can alter the natural composition of air, and affect the air quality. The air quality can change over different geographical areas depending upon the physical factors that exist at a specific…
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…
