The world is finally realizing the jeopardy air pollution has put us in. Therefore, countries are chalking out extensive action plans to ameliorate the impact of air pollution. In a recent bid, Bangladesh’s environmental authorities have decided to shut 700 brick kilns in their battle against air pollution. The government of Bangladesh has decided to…
Air pollution and the winter season are a deadly duo. New research has put forth an observation that the presence of both these conditions increases the likelihood of seizures in epileptic patients. Read more to find out how air pollution is a devil for people suffering from epilepsy. The research work spanned about five years…
Every parent wants the best for their children. Watching their beloved child suffer is a nightmare that makes all parents tremble. But do you know your child is already at risk with the air pollution levels soaring? Exposure to air pollutants is damaging children’s tender health irrevocably. If you are a parent or have a…
December 2020 marks the completion of five decades of the inception of the US Environmental Protection Agency and its landmark decision of passing the Clean Air Act. President Nixon, on December 31, 1970, put the formal stamp on the act. It is arguably one of the most revolutionary and promising environmental decisions ever made. So…
Many people around the world are not breathing clean air. People are dying of air pollution every year. Indoor air pollution is as dangerous as outdoor pollution. People in low and middle countries can’t access the clean cooking fuel yet at the maximum level. Women and children are affected mostly by indoor air pollution. Understand…
We spend almost 18-20 hours of our day indoors. Out of those, a substantial percentage belongs to the time we spend at our workplaces. Therefore, a healthy indoor environment is important to create a productive workspace. Read more to find out how indoor air quality relates to occupational health and safety. What is occupational health…
Have you observed any changes in the visibility outside lately? Do you feel irritation in your nose and throat whenever you go out? Are you cancelling your outings and preferring to stay indoors nowadays? If the answer to all these questions is yes, then you are falling prey to the winter pollution that is steadily…
Have you ever thought whether or not there is an association between air pollution and the brain’s degeneration? Air pollution is one of the top 5 causes of death globally. It causes a conspicuous impact on the respiratory tract as well as our hearts. But a new study claims that it is notably altering our…
We come across the phrase ‘smart city’ a lot nowadays. How can a city be smart? What are the attributes of a smart city? What is the importance of air quality monitoring? How will the air quality monitoring in a smart city appear? Read more to find out. The emerging need for transition Cities hold…
As per the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ozone is one of the six most common air pollutants. How is it a pollutant? Isn’t ozone our saviour? Is ozone harmful if found in the ambient air? Wait, is ozone good, or is it not? Don’t scratch your head. Read more to find out.…
