Switching from Biomass to LPG Failed to Show Health Gains in Four-Country Study of Household Air Pollution 13/03/2025 Disha Shetty A four-year, multi-country trial measuring health impacts of reduced indoor air pollution due to the shifting of households from biomass to Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has yielded mixed results – defying expectations that reduced indoor air pollution would yield significant health benefits. The study of 3,200 households in four Asian, African and Latin America countries […] Continue reading -> Only Seven Countries Meet WHO Air Quality Standards; Most Polluted are Chad and Bangladesh – Northern India Also Dominates 11/03/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji Chad and Bangladesh ranked as the most polluted countries in 2024, while Delhi, India was the most polluted capital city, according to the 2024 World Air Quality report produced by the Swiss-based IQAir. But only seven countries worldwide met WHO air quality guidelines and Africa’s pollution levels remains under-reported. Pollution monitoring also fell victim to […] Continue reading -> Strong Support Among WHO Member States for Health-Focused Action on Climate Change 21/02/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bolstered by strong support in Africa, Europe and Latin America, there are high hopes that an ambitious new Global Action Plan on Climate Change and Health will be approved in May by the World Health Assembly, said Maria Neira, World Health Organization (WHO) Director of the Department of Climate, Environment and Health. The WHO move […] Continue reading -> New WHO Air Pollution Road Map Gets Strong Support; Member States Ask for Greater ‘Equity’ Focus in Climate Work 08/02/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Member States appeared to give strong backing to a proposed new WHO roadmap to reduce air pollution’s health impacts – with the ambitious global goal of cutting mortality attributable to human-produced sources by 50% by 2040. At the same time, a draft Climate Change and Health Action Plan, also aired at Saturday’s WHO Executive […] Continue reading -> Ambitious Fund Aims to Connect 300 Million Africans to Reliable, Cleaner Energy by 2030 05/02/2025 Kizito Makoye DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – African leaders and global financial institutions have launched a landmark $40 billion Africa Energy Fund to fast-track investments in renewable energy and bridge the continent’s persistent financing gap. Reliance on dirty cooking fuels such as firewood and charcoal causes an estimated 600,000 premature deaths annually across Africa. The World Bank […] Continue reading -> Putting the ‘Brain Economy’ on the Map of Global Health Priorities 31/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher DAVOS – With populations ageing and mental health disorders at a record high, halting the global “pandemic” of brain disorders needs to be a paramount concern of industry – as well as the global health community. What is needed is a global effort spawning a “healthy brain economy” for the future, reflecting the same sense […] Continue reading -> Vehicles, Household Air Pollution Pose Fatal Threat in 23 Asian Countries 27/01/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji The health risks posed by air pollution in the 23 Asian countries sandwiched between Russia and Australia have been analysed together for the first time – and over 3.4 million deaths occurred in this area in 2021, representing 40% of global air pollution deaths. These countries include India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia, excluding […] Continue reading -> Los Angeles Wildfires Smother Region in ‘Hazardous’ Smoke 14/01/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Smoke from at least three fires in Los Angeles has caused unhealthy and hazardous air quality, causing school closures and official warnings. “In my lifetime I have not seen something this destructive,” said Rachel Ibrahim, a student at the University of Californina, Los Angles (UCLA). Forced to leave campus as the fires raced within five […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution Robs Indian Farmworkers of their Health and Livelihoods 09/01/2025 Sanket Jain YADRAV, India – Farmworker Balaso Salokhe predicts the severity of his asthma by observing the sky around him. “In the past four years, my health has deteriorated so much that I avoid travelling outside my village,” he shares. During this time, he was hospitalised six times. Every time, the severity of his asthma worsened. Salokhe, […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution is Responsible for 16.6 Million Deaths Over a Decade in India 18/12/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji New evidence shows that one in four deaths between 2009 and 2019 is linked to PM 2.5, one of the most dangerous pollutants commonly monitored. NEW DELHI – In November Delhi recorded its worst day of air pollution since 2019. As concerned citizens expressed outrage, authorities scrambled for answers – and it seems that the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Only Seven Countries Meet WHO Air Quality Standards; Most Polluted are Chad and Bangladesh – Northern India Also Dominates 11/03/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji Chad and Bangladesh ranked as the most polluted countries in 2024, while Delhi, India was the most polluted capital city, according to the 2024 World Air Quality report produced by the Swiss-based IQAir. But only seven countries worldwide met WHO air quality guidelines and Africa’s pollution levels remains under-reported. Pollution monitoring also fell victim to […] Continue reading -> Strong Support Among WHO Member States for Health-Focused Action on Climate Change 21/02/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bolstered by strong support in Africa, Europe and Latin America, there are high hopes that an ambitious new Global Action Plan on Climate Change and Health will be approved in May by the World Health Assembly, said Maria Neira, World Health Organization (WHO) Director of the Department of Climate, Environment and Health. The WHO move […] Continue reading -> New WHO Air Pollution Road Map Gets Strong Support; Member States Ask for Greater ‘Equity’ Focus in Climate Work 08/02/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Member States appeared to give strong backing to a proposed new WHO roadmap to reduce air pollution’s health impacts – with the ambitious global goal of cutting mortality attributable to human-produced sources by 50% by 2040. At the same time, a draft Climate Change and Health Action Plan, also aired at Saturday’s WHO Executive […] Continue reading -> Ambitious Fund Aims to Connect 300 Million Africans to Reliable, Cleaner Energy by 2030 05/02/2025 Kizito Makoye DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – African leaders and global financial institutions have launched a landmark $40 billion Africa Energy Fund to fast-track investments in renewable energy and bridge the continent’s persistent financing gap. Reliance on dirty cooking fuels such as firewood and charcoal causes an estimated 600,000 premature deaths annually across Africa. The World Bank […] Continue reading -> Putting the ‘Brain Economy’ on the Map of Global Health Priorities 31/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher DAVOS – With populations ageing and mental health disorders at a record high, halting the global “pandemic” of brain disorders needs to be a paramount concern of industry – as well as the global health community. What is needed is a global effort spawning a “healthy brain economy” for the future, reflecting the same sense […] Continue reading -> Vehicles, Household Air Pollution Pose Fatal Threat in 23 Asian Countries 27/01/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji The health risks posed by air pollution in the 23 Asian countries sandwiched between Russia and Australia have been analysed together for the first time – and over 3.4 million deaths occurred in this area in 2021, representing 40% of global air pollution deaths. These countries include India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia, excluding […] Continue reading -> Los Angeles Wildfires Smother Region in ‘Hazardous’ Smoke 14/01/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Smoke from at least three fires in Los Angeles has caused unhealthy and hazardous air quality, causing school closures and official warnings. “In my lifetime I have not seen something this destructive,” said Rachel Ibrahim, a student at the University of Californina, Los Angles (UCLA). Forced to leave campus as the fires raced within five […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution Robs Indian Farmworkers of their Health and Livelihoods 09/01/2025 Sanket Jain YADRAV, India – Farmworker Balaso Salokhe predicts the severity of his asthma by observing the sky around him. “In the past four years, my health has deteriorated so much that I avoid travelling outside my village,” he shares. During this time, he was hospitalised six times. Every time, the severity of his asthma worsened. Salokhe, […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution is Responsible for 16.6 Million Deaths Over a Decade in India 18/12/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji New evidence shows that one in four deaths between 2009 and 2019 is linked to PM 2.5, one of the most dangerous pollutants commonly monitored. NEW DELHI – In November Delhi recorded its worst day of air pollution since 2019. As concerned citizens expressed outrage, authorities scrambled for answers – and it seems that the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Strong Support Among WHO Member States for Health-Focused Action on Climate Change 21/02/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher Bolstered by strong support in Africa, Europe and Latin America, there are high hopes that an ambitious new Global Action Plan on Climate Change and Health will be approved in May by the World Health Assembly, said Maria Neira, World Health Organization (WHO) Director of the Department of Climate, Environment and Health. The WHO move […] Continue reading -> New WHO Air Pollution Road Map Gets Strong Support; Member States Ask for Greater ‘Equity’ Focus in Climate Work 08/02/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Member States appeared to give strong backing to a proposed new WHO roadmap to reduce air pollution’s health impacts – with the ambitious global goal of cutting mortality attributable to human-produced sources by 50% by 2040. At the same time, a draft Climate Change and Health Action Plan, also aired at Saturday’s WHO Executive […] Continue reading -> Ambitious Fund Aims to Connect 300 Million Africans to Reliable, Cleaner Energy by 2030 05/02/2025 Kizito Makoye DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – African leaders and global financial institutions have launched a landmark $40 billion Africa Energy Fund to fast-track investments in renewable energy and bridge the continent’s persistent financing gap. Reliance on dirty cooking fuels such as firewood and charcoal causes an estimated 600,000 premature deaths annually across Africa. The World Bank […] Continue reading -> Putting the ‘Brain Economy’ on the Map of Global Health Priorities 31/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher DAVOS – With populations ageing and mental health disorders at a record high, halting the global “pandemic” of brain disorders needs to be a paramount concern of industry – as well as the global health community. What is needed is a global effort spawning a “healthy brain economy” for the future, reflecting the same sense […] Continue reading -> Vehicles, Household Air Pollution Pose Fatal Threat in 23 Asian Countries 27/01/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji The health risks posed by air pollution in the 23 Asian countries sandwiched between Russia and Australia have been analysed together for the first time – and over 3.4 million deaths occurred in this area in 2021, representing 40% of global air pollution deaths. These countries include India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia, excluding […] Continue reading -> Los Angeles Wildfires Smother Region in ‘Hazardous’ Smoke 14/01/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Smoke from at least three fires in Los Angeles has caused unhealthy and hazardous air quality, causing school closures and official warnings. “In my lifetime I have not seen something this destructive,” said Rachel Ibrahim, a student at the University of Californina, Los Angles (UCLA). Forced to leave campus as the fires raced within five […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution Robs Indian Farmworkers of their Health and Livelihoods 09/01/2025 Sanket Jain YADRAV, India – Farmworker Balaso Salokhe predicts the severity of his asthma by observing the sky around him. “In the past four years, my health has deteriorated so much that I avoid travelling outside my village,” he shares. During this time, he was hospitalised six times. Every time, the severity of his asthma worsened. Salokhe, […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution is Responsible for 16.6 Million Deaths Over a Decade in India 18/12/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji New evidence shows that one in four deaths between 2009 and 2019 is linked to PM 2.5, one of the most dangerous pollutants commonly monitored. NEW DELHI – In November Delhi recorded its worst day of air pollution since 2019. As concerned citizens expressed outrage, authorities scrambled for answers – and it seems that the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
New WHO Air Pollution Road Map Gets Strong Support; Member States Ask for Greater ‘Equity’ Focus in Climate Work 08/02/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher WHO Member States appeared to give strong backing to a proposed new WHO roadmap to reduce air pollution’s health impacts – with the ambitious global goal of cutting mortality attributable to human-produced sources by 50% by 2040. At the same time, a draft Climate Change and Health Action Plan, also aired at Saturday’s WHO Executive […] Continue reading -> Ambitious Fund Aims to Connect 300 Million Africans to Reliable, Cleaner Energy by 2030 05/02/2025 Kizito Makoye DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – African leaders and global financial institutions have launched a landmark $40 billion Africa Energy Fund to fast-track investments in renewable energy and bridge the continent’s persistent financing gap. Reliance on dirty cooking fuels such as firewood and charcoal causes an estimated 600,000 premature deaths annually across Africa. The World Bank […] Continue reading -> Putting the ‘Brain Economy’ on the Map of Global Health Priorities 31/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher DAVOS – With populations ageing and mental health disorders at a record high, halting the global “pandemic” of brain disorders needs to be a paramount concern of industry – as well as the global health community. What is needed is a global effort spawning a “healthy brain economy” for the future, reflecting the same sense […] Continue reading -> Vehicles, Household Air Pollution Pose Fatal Threat in 23 Asian Countries 27/01/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji The health risks posed by air pollution in the 23 Asian countries sandwiched between Russia and Australia have been analysed together for the first time – and over 3.4 million deaths occurred in this area in 2021, representing 40% of global air pollution deaths. These countries include India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia, excluding […] Continue reading -> Los Angeles Wildfires Smother Region in ‘Hazardous’ Smoke 14/01/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Smoke from at least three fires in Los Angeles has caused unhealthy and hazardous air quality, causing school closures and official warnings. “In my lifetime I have not seen something this destructive,” said Rachel Ibrahim, a student at the University of Californina, Los Angles (UCLA). Forced to leave campus as the fires raced within five […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution Robs Indian Farmworkers of their Health and Livelihoods 09/01/2025 Sanket Jain YADRAV, India – Farmworker Balaso Salokhe predicts the severity of his asthma by observing the sky around him. “In the past four years, my health has deteriorated so much that I avoid travelling outside my village,” he shares. During this time, he was hospitalised six times. Every time, the severity of his asthma worsened. Salokhe, […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution is Responsible for 16.6 Million Deaths Over a Decade in India 18/12/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji New evidence shows that one in four deaths between 2009 and 2019 is linked to PM 2.5, one of the most dangerous pollutants commonly monitored. NEW DELHI – In November Delhi recorded its worst day of air pollution since 2019. As concerned citizens expressed outrage, authorities scrambled for answers – and it seems that the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Ambitious Fund Aims to Connect 300 Million Africans to Reliable, Cleaner Energy by 2030 05/02/2025 Kizito Makoye DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – African leaders and global financial institutions have launched a landmark $40 billion Africa Energy Fund to fast-track investments in renewable energy and bridge the continent’s persistent financing gap. Reliance on dirty cooking fuels such as firewood and charcoal causes an estimated 600,000 premature deaths annually across Africa. The World Bank […] Continue reading -> Putting the ‘Brain Economy’ on the Map of Global Health Priorities 31/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher DAVOS – With populations ageing and mental health disorders at a record high, halting the global “pandemic” of brain disorders needs to be a paramount concern of industry – as well as the global health community. What is needed is a global effort spawning a “healthy brain economy” for the future, reflecting the same sense […] Continue reading -> Vehicles, Household Air Pollution Pose Fatal Threat in 23 Asian Countries 27/01/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji The health risks posed by air pollution in the 23 Asian countries sandwiched between Russia and Australia have been analysed together for the first time – and over 3.4 million deaths occurred in this area in 2021, representing 40% of global air pollution deaths. These countries include India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia, excluding […] Continue reading -> Los Angeles Wildfires Smother Region in ‘Hazardous’ Smoke 14/01/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Smoke from at least three fires in Los Angeles has caused unhealthy and hazardous air quality, causing school closures and official warnings. “In my lifetime I have not seen something this destructive,” said Rachel Ibrahim, a student at the University of Californina, Los Angles (UCLA). Forced to leave campus as the fires raced within five […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution Robs Indian Farmworkers of their Health and Livelihoods 09/01/2025 Sanket Jain YADRAV, India – Farmworker Balaso Salokhe predicts the severity of his asthma by observing the sky around him. “In the past four years, my health has deteriorated so much that I avoid travelling outside my village,” he shares. During this time, he was hospitalised six times. Every time, the severity of his asthma worsened. Salokhe, […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution is Responsible for 16.6 Million Deaths Over a Decade in India 18/12/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji New evidence shows that one in four deaths between 2009 and 2019 is linked to PM 2.5, one of the most dangerous pollutants commonly monitored. NEW DELHI – In November Delhi recorded its worst day of air pollution since 2019. As concerned citizens expressed outrage, authorities scrambled for answers – and it seems that the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Putting the ‘Brain Economy’ on the Map of Global Health Priorities 31/01/2025 Elaine Ruth Fletcher DAVOS – With populations ageing and mental health disorders at a record high, halting the global “pandemic” of brain disorders needs to be a paramount concern of industry – as well as the global health community. What is needed is a global effort spawning a “healthy brain economy” for the future, reflecting the same sense […] Continue reading -> Vehicles, Household Air Pollution Pose Fatal Threat in 23 Asian Countries 27/01/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji The health risks posed by air pollution in the 23 Asian countries sandwiched between Russia and Australia have been analysed together for the first time – and over 3.4 million deaths occurred in this area in 2021, representing 40% of global air pollution deaths. These countries include India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia, excluding […] Continue reading -> Los Angeles Wildfires Smother Region in ‘Hazardous’ Smoke 14/01/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Smoke from at least three fires in Los Angeles has caused unhealthy and hazardous air quality, causing school closures and official warnings. “In my lifetime I have not seen something this destructive,” said Rachel Ibrahim, a student at the University of Californina, Los Angles (UCLA). Forced to leave campus as the fires raced within five […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution Robs Indian Farmworkers of their Health and Livelihoods 09/01/2025 Sanket Jain YADRAV, India – Farmworker Balaso Salokhe predicts the severity of his asthma by observing the sky around him. “In the past four years, my health has deteriorated so much that I avoid travelling outside my village,” he shares. During this time, he was hospitalised six times. Every time, the severity of his asthma worsened. Salokhe, […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution is Responsible for 16.6 Million Deaths Over a Decade in India 18/12/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji New evidence shows that one in four deaths between 2009 and 2019 is linked to PM 2.5, one of the most dangerous pollutants commonly monitored. NEW DELHI – In November Delhi recorded its worst day of air pollution since 2019. As concerned citizens expressed outrage, authorities scrambled for answers – and it seems that the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Vehicles, Household Air Pollution Pose Fatal Threat in 23 Asian Countries 27/01/2025 Chetan Bhattacharji The health risks posed by air pollution in the 23 Asian countries sandwiched between Russia and Australia have been analysed together for the first time – and over 3.4 million deaths occurred in this area in 2021, representing 40% of global air pollution deaths. These countries include India, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia, excluding […] Continue reading -> Los Angeles Wildfires Smother Region in ‘Hazardous’ Smoke 14/01/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Smoke from at least three fires in Los Angeles has caused unhealthy and hazardous air quality, causing school closures and official warnings. “In my lifetime I have not seen something this destructive,” said Rachel Ibrahim, a student at the University of Californina, Los Angles (UCLA). Forced to leave campus as the fires raced within five […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution Robs Indian Farmworkers of their Health and Livelihoods 09/01/2025 Sanket Jain YADRAV, India – Farmworker Balaso Salokhe predicts the severity of his asthma by observing the sky around him. “In the past four years, my health has deteriorated so much that I avoid travelling outside my village,” he shares. During this time, he was hospitalised six times. Every time, the severity of his asthma worsened. Salokhe, […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution is Responsible for 16.6 Million Deaths Over a Decade in India 18/12/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji New evidence shows that one in four deaths between 2009 and 2019 is linked to PM 2.5, one of the most dangerous pollutants commonly monitored. NEW DELHI – In November Delhi recorded its worst day of air pollution since 2019. As concerned citizens expressed outrage, authorities scrambled for answers – and it seems that the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Los Angeles Wildfires Smother Region in ‘Hazardous’ Smoke 14/01/2025 Sophia Samantaroy Smoke from at least three fires in Los Angeles has caused unhealthy and hazardous air quality, causing school closures and official warnings. “In my lifetime I have not seen something this destructive,” said Rachel Ibrahim, a student at the University of Californina, Los Angles (UCLA). Forced to leave campus as the fires raced within five […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution Robs Indian Farmworkers of their Health and Livelihoods 09/01/2025 Sanket Jain YADRAV, India – Farmworker Balaso Salokhe predicts the severity of his asthma by observing the sky around him. “In the past four years, my health has deteriorated so much that I avoid travelling outside my village,” he shares. During this time, he was hospitalised six times. Every time, the severity of his asthma worsened. Salokhe, […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution is Responsible for 16.6 Million Deaths Over a Decade in India 18/12/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji New evidence shows that one in four deaths between 2009 and 2019 is linked to PM 2.5, one of the most dangerous pollutants commonly monitored. NEW DELHI – In November Delhi recorded its worst day of air pollution since 2019. As concerned citizens expressed outrage, authorities scrambled for answers – and it seems that the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Air Pollution Robs Indian Farmworkers of their Health and Livelihoods 09/01/2025 Sanket Jain YADRAV, India – Farmworker Balaso Salokhe predicts the severity of his asthma by observing the sky around him. “In the past four years, my health has deteriorated so much that I avoid travelling outside my village,” he shares. During this time, he was hospitalised six times. Every time, the severity of his asthma worsened. Salokhe, […] Continue reading -> Air Pollution is Responsible for 16.6 Million Deaths Over a Decade in India 18/12/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji New evidence shows that one in four deaths between 2009 and 2019 is linked to PM 2.5, one of the most dangerous pollutants commonly monitored. NEW DELHI – In November Delhi recorded its worst day of air pollution since 2019. As concerned citizens expressed outrage, authorities scrambled for answers – and it seems that the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
Air Pollution is Responsible for 16.6 Million Deaths Over a Decade in India 18/12/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji New evidence shows that one in four deaths between 2009 and 2019 is linked to PM 2.5, one of the most dangerous pollutants commonly monitored. NEW DELHI – In November Delhi recorded its worst day of air pollution since 2019. As concerned citizens expressed outrage, authorities scrambled for answers – and it seems that the […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts