pollution

New Delhi: Despite an increase in energy efficiency investment and lower energy intensity, the building and construction sector's energy consumption and CO2 emissions have rebounded from the Covid-19 pandemic to an all-time high, a new…
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While outdoor pollution level appeared to drop during Covid-induced periods of lockdown, particulate matter (PM) 2.5 levels were on average 23 per cent higher indoors, according to a new study of 10 global cities. The cities included…
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New Delhi: Delhi has been ranked as the most polluted capital city globally, according to a report released on Tuesday. The 'World Air Quality Report, 2020', prepared by Swiss organisation IQAir, shows Bangladesh, China, India, and Pakistan…
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Paralakhemundi: Replacing the charcoal-fired and electric iron boxes, a laundryman from Paralakhemundi in Gajapati district has introduced an eco-friendly iron box fuelled by Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) to iron clothes of customers.…
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New Delhi: As many as 38.8 per cent people in the national capital and the neighbouring areas reported visiting hospitals due to respiratory discomfort in the past one year, according to a survey released here on Thursday. These people…
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London: Air pollution may affect our physical and psychological health in the long run as researchers have found that the children who are exposed to a high level of air pollution while growing up, have an increased risk of developing…
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New Delhi: SC demands roadmap on stopping stubble burning. The Supreme Court on Wednesday made scathing observation on the officials' lackadaisical approach towards pollution, posed critical queries to the Chief Secretaries of UP, Haryana,…
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New Delhi: Bright sun shines broke through the thick Delhi smog on Monday afternoon as brisk wind speed brought some relief from the choking conditions in the national capital, as the AQI moderated to 534 from overall 700+ on Sunday.…
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United Nations : UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres asked the banking industry to invest in climate action and to disinvest from fossil fuels and pollution in general. He made the appeal as he was launching the UN Principles for…
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New Delhi: In a bid to combat pollution, the Indian Army launched a batch of 10 electric cars for use of its officials here on Thursday. Lt Gen Gopal flagged off the first lot of e-Cars. The pilot project, an ecological initiative, has…
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