Tag: air pollution
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Delhi Pollution Persists: Jan 2026 AQI Rises Despite Rain
Delhi’s air quality defies the rain New Delhi has faced a perplexing paradox: heavier rainfall yet a stubborn level of air pollution. An analysis of data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shows that January 2026 was more polluted than January 2025, despite the city receiving 33% more rainfall in the month. The average…
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Mumbai Players Forced To Wear Face Masks During Ranji Trophy Game: Here’s Why
Pollution Forces Protective Measures on Day One On the opening day of their Ranji Trophy match against Delhi, the Mumbai cricket team faced an unusual precaution: players were required to wear face masks to shield themselves from construction-related air pollution. The decision came as a response to deteriorating air quality on and around the field,…
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Air Pollution Outweighs Diet in Affecting Concentration of Schoolgirls
Air pollution shows the strongest link to concentration problems in schoolgirls Recent research indicates that living in areas with higher air pollution is more consistently tied to reduced attention in schoolgirls than the quality of their diet. While several factors can influence cognitive function, the study highlights the environment—specifically air quality—as a primary predictor of…
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Air Pollution and Attention: Why Schoolgirls Show the Strongest Link to Poorer Concentration
New findings spotlight air pollution as a key driver of concentration problems in schoolgirls Researchers investigating cognitive health in adolescents have identified a striking pattern: living in areas with higher air pollution appears more consistently linked to reduced attention in schoolgirls than the quality of their diet. The study, which examines the interaction between environmental…
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Air pollution linked to poorer concentration in schoolgirls far more than diet quality
Air pollution shows the strongest link to concentration problems in schoolgirls New research examining schoolgirls across several regions finds that exposure to polluted air is more consistently associated with reduced attention and concentration than diet quality. The study, which followed a large cohort of adolescent girls, suggests that air quality may play a pivotal role…
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Delhi Rain Eases Air Pollution as Winds Turn Chilly: IMD Forecast Highlights Relief
Delhi’s Rain Brings Brief Breath of Fresh Air On a fleeting but welcome note, Delhi woke to a cooler atmosphere after a brief spell of rain on Friday. The showers provided much-needed relief from the capital’s toxic air pollution levels, as the winds shifted and carried away some of the smog that had lingered above…
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Delhi Rain Brings Respite from Air Pollution: IMD Forecast
Delhi Rejoices as Rain Dims Toxic Air The brief spell of rain in Delhi on Friday offered a much-needed break from the city’s choking air pollution. With winds turning chilly and activity levels returning to a slower pace, residents also got a practical reminder of how weather patterns influence air quality in the national capital.…
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Smog Grips Pakistan’s Punjab as Air Quality Plummets to Very Unhealthy Levels
Smog Grips Pakistan’s Punjab as Air Quality Worsens A dense layer of smog has continued to blanket large parts of Pakistan’s Punjab province, driving air quality into the “very unhealthy” and hazardous ranges in multiple districts. The foggy conditions, worsened by cold weather, have sparked renewed public health warnings and concerns about respiratory risks for…
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EPA Overhauls How It Weighs Costs and Benefits of Air Pollution Rules
What’s changing at the EPA After years of using monetized estimates of health benefits to justify air pollution standards, the Environmental Protection Agency is changing how it weighs those benefits against economic costs. The agency will no longer rely on a single dollar figure to value lives saved and illnesses prevented when evaluating major air…
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EPA Overhauls How It Values Health Benefits in Air Pollution Rules
Introduction: A Shift in How Air Rules Are Measured The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is changing a long-standing practice: assigning a dollar value to lives saved and health improvements when evaluating air pollution regulations. For decades, the agency used economic cost-benefit analyses to justify or adjust environmental protections. The latest move marks a transition away…