Tag: Pollution
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Delhi Pollution Persists Despite Rainfall Surge: AQI Jan 2026
Introduction: Rainfall, Yet Pollution Persists Delhi’s air quality remained stubbornly poor even after an unusually rainy January. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shows the city recorded an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 307 in January 2026, marginally higher than 305 in January 2025. The contrast between rainfall and pollution highlights a…
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Delhi Pollution Persists Despite Rain: January 2026 AQI Hits 307
Introduction: Rain Doesn’t Clear Delhi’s Pollution Cloud Delhi once again finds itself battling air pollution even as the skies deliver heavy rainfall. An analysis of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data shows that January 2026 was more polluted than January last year, despite a 33% increase in rainfall. The average Air Quality Index (AQI) for…
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Mumbai Players Don Masks as Polluted Air Hits Ranji Trophy Clash
Pollution Forces Precaution: Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy Opener On the opening day of their Ranji Trophy fixture against Delhi, Mumbai’s players found themselves adapting not just to opponents but to the city’s choking air. A surge in construction activity around the venue led to elevated pollution levels, prompting team management to require players to wear face…
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Mumbai Players Mask Up as Pollution Forces Masked Ranji Trophy Start
Pollution Forces Protective Masks at Ranji Trophy Opener The Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Delhi began under unusual conditions as the home side’s players were required to wear face masks on the field. The decision came after heavy construction activity in the vicinity intensified air pollution, prompting health concerns for players during the first…
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Nanoplastics and Tire Chemicals: A Hidden Threat to Water Quality
Introduction: From Aesthetic Nuisance to Health Concern For years, micro- and nanoplastics were dismissed as little more than environmental debris. Recent findings, however, reveal a more sinister role: these tiny particles can actively amplify the toxicity of surface- and road-derived chemicals that wash into waterways. In urban settings, runoff carries tire wear particles and a…
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Delhi Rain Brings Air Quality Relief; IMD Forecast Signals Cooler Winds Ahead
Delhi Weather Sparks Short-Term Relief from Toxic Air Residents woke to a change in the city’s mood as a spell of light rain swept through Delhi on Friday, bringing welcome relief from the season’s stubborn air pollution. With the skies clearing momentarily and winds turning cooler, the city’s air quality showed signs of improvement, prompting…
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Smog in Punjab Pakistan: Air Quality Drops to Very Unhealthy
Overview: Smog tightens its grip on Punjab A dense sheet of smog continues to shroud much of Punjab, Pakistan, pushing air quality into the very unhealthy range in several districts. The hazardous conditions come as persistent fog and plummeting temperatures trap pollutants close to the ground, creating a chilling health crisis for residents and vulnerable…
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Smog chokes Pakistan’s Punjab as air quality slips to very unhealthy level
Punjab enveloped by thick smog as air quality plummets A dense layer of smog has settled over large parts of Punjab, Pakistan, driving air quality indices into the very unhealthy range in several districts. The blanket of pollutants has obscured visibility, disrupted daily life, and raised public health concerns as meteorological conditions persist in the…
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Punjab Smog Tightens Grip: Lahore’s Air Quality Drops to Very Unhealthy
Punjab Faces Worsening Smog as Air Quality Declines The grim grip of smog returned to Punjab this weekend, with Lahore at the epicenter of a health crisis that city officials warn could escalate without swift action. Forecasters reported dense fog mixed with industrial pollutants, reducing visibility and pushing air quality into the very unhealthy to…
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Crumb Rubber Decays Into a Dangerous Chemical Cocktail: New Research Raises Health and Environmental Concerns
The Hidden Chemistry of Crumb Rubber in Artificial Turf Artificial turf is a familiar sight on playgrounds and athletic fields, offering a low-maintenance, all-weather playing surface. Yet a surge of new research suggests that the crumb rubber filling commonly used in these fields may break down into a complex mix of chemicals. While the full…