Where is the action plan to stop this poisoning? Lead poisoning has been a global problem for decades, having devastating effects on people’s health, especially that of children. Bangladesh happens to be the fourth most affected country in terms of the number of children affected, according to a report launched in 2020 by Unicef and Pure Earth. …
Lahore, often the most polluted city during smog season, is now at the forefront of recycling the mounting solid waste LAHORE: Plastic, the omnipresent material in modern society, has undoubtedly transformed the way we live, but its widespread usage has also triggered an escalating global crisis. The UN Environment Programme reports a stark reality that …
Air pollution has been rapidly encroaching on the health and longevity of individuals, particularly in Asia. A startling study conducted by the Energy Policy Institute (EPIC) at the University of Chicago has provided alarming data that paints a grim picture: air pollution is reducing the life expectancy of people in some Asian countries by up …
Air pollution shortening life spans by 5 years in Asia, study shows Read More »
Pratima Singh, senior research scientist, Air Quality, CSTEP, said the cities can avoid such a scenario and also reduce the current pollution levels if they adopt priority measures. Karnataka’s tier-2 cities are staring at a nearly 40 per cent increase in air pollution by 2030 due to non-implementation of measures to reduce emissions, a study …
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Researchers report that a new method for assessing microbial activity in wetted soil leads to a better understanding of vulnerability. Using a novel method to detect microbial activity in biological soil crusts, or biocrusts, after they are wetted, a research team led by Penn State has gleaned insights in a recent study that illuminate the …
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