Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards last year, with Chad and Bangladesh emerging as the world’s most polluted nations. The end of the US’s global monitoring program adds …
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Rekha Gupta Sworn in as Delhi Chief Minister After BJP’s Landmark Victory
by Web Deskby Web DeskRekha Gupta of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Delhi following the party’s significant electoral win. This victory marks the first time …
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Mumbai Considers Ban on Petrol and Diesel Vehicles Amid Growing Air Pollution Crisis
by Web Deskby Web DeskMaharashtra’s government has formed a panel to explore the feasibility of banning petrol and diesel vehicles in Mumbai as part of efforts to address the city’s declining air quality. The …
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Lifestyle
“Study Links PM2.5 Air Pollution to Increased Risk of Head and Neck Cancer”
by Web Deskby Web DeskA new study reveals a significant link between PM2.5 air pollution and an increased risk of head and neck cancer (HNC). The research highlights the harmful effects of air pollution, …
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Air Quality In 2023, Pakistan maintained its position as one of the world’s top three smoggiest countries, alongside Bangladesh and India, according to data released on Tuesday. Particulate matter (PM2.5), …
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International
Air New Zealand Orders BETA Technologies’ ALIA Plane to Advance Carbon Emission Reduction Goals
On Wednesday, Air New Zealand (AIR.NZ) announced its order of an all-electric five-seat ALIA plane from U.S.-based BETA Technologies, marking the airline’s first step in adopting next-generation aircraft to reduce …
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The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has introduced an anti-smog gun with the largest tank capacity as part of its efforts to combat air pollution in Lutyens’ Delhi. Delhi’s air …
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National
Peshawar Takes Lead: Tops List of Most Polluted Cities After Lahore
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadPolluted Cities Following recent downpours that brought relief to Lahore from polluted air and smog, Peshawar and Karachi maintain their positions at the top of the Air Quality Index (AQI) …
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The air pollution crisis in Delhi poses a risk to the World Cup 2023 cricket match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, as the city’s hazardous air quality could affect the …
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Air pollution may shorten life expectancy by nearly 4 years in Pakistan: Report
by Umar Sohailby Umar SohailAir pollution in Pakistan is reaching critical levels and could lead to a significant reduction in life expectancy, particularly in the country’s most polluted regions such as Lahore, Sheikhupura, Kasur, …