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Monday, Jul 14, 2025
According to the 2021 World Air Quality Report only three per cent of cities and no single country has met the latest WHO PM2.5 annual air quality guidelines.
The study, published in the journal Environmental Research, also revealed that mothers who are underweight and come from lower socioeconomic background, were more exposed to the possibility of being affected by air pollution.
The world produces around 300 million tonnes of plastic waste every year, according to the United Nations Environment Programme.
The study found an association between higher exposure to Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and increased disease symptoms.
The seasonal factors of firecrackers and stubble burning have, as usual, added to the problem, as the peak of crop residue burning incidents coincided with Diwali.
The research found that microplastics are affecting the behaviour of hermit crabs, namely their ability during shell fight contests, which are vital to their survival.
The 110-km long rally saw the participation of over 30 electric cars manufactured by various Indian and international companies.
In an open letter, the academics have recognised that burning of coal, oil and gas is the greatest contributor to climate change.
The report by Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago said that north India breathes 'pollution levels that are 10 times worse than those found anywhere else in the world'.
As many as 41 of the world's 250 biggest corporate emitters - or 16% - are only just starting to assess their emissions, with no reduction targets set for any year.
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