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Envoirement Expert: पराली जलाने पर रोकथाम में फेल हुआ Haryana | Stubble burning case in Haryana |
Experts draw attention to India's open defecation problem
Ahead of World Toilet Day, experts say gaps should be addressed in country's largest program which aims to eliminate problem
When comics became serious business
A humanitarian crisis means it’s a big year for comics. Here is how creators around the world have played an effective role in bringing joy, hope and crucial advice during the Coronavirus pandemic
Ban up in smoke, 10 cities see ‘severe’ AQI
Out of the 22 cities recording “severe” air quality index (AQI) in the country post Diwali, 10 were located in Haryana. The “severe” AQI implies that the air quality affects healthy people and seriously impacts those with existing diseases.
Delhi's Severe Air Pollution During Diwali Due to Blatant Disregard to Cracker Ban: Experts
Experts felt that a lack of understanding about how to celebrate green Diwali is one of the biggest reasons behind it as people think the festival and firecrackers are synonymous.
There is a 70% reduction so far in instances of stubble burning in Punjab and 18% in Haryana from last year, according to a report on Friday by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).
‘Need to work close to home so city can breathe’
Road traffic need not necessarily lead to pollution
Let's wait & watch, say experts, term air purifiers a costly affair
Controlling the source of pollution is more important than piecemeal solutions like installing air purifiers, believe environment experts.
PGI, PU team develops pollen calendar for Chandigarh
A team from PGIMER and Panjab University, conducted a study to examine seasonal periodicities of airborne pollen spectrum and developed a pollen calendar for Chandigarh for the first time for any Indian city.
Pollen calendar: Tracking airborne pollen to prevent allergy
Pollen grains are male biological structures with the primary role of fertilisation, but when inhaled by humans, they may strain the respiratory system and cause allergies.
