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Honeywell to Xiaomi Smart, check out the top 6 air purifiers to tackle pollution woes

27Nov

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Honeywell to Xiaomi Smart, check out the top 6 air purifiers to tackle pollution woes

[ad_1] In the midst of dazzling fireworks and bonfires during the festival season, the air in Northern India has become a challenge to breathe. The air quality index (AQI) is soaring, making it difficult to enjoy fresh air outdoors and even indoors it has acquired worrisome proportions now. The impact of pollution on health is severe, with schools closing and offices shifting to work-from-home setups on a frequent basis. The impact of pollution on health is severe, making it crucial to find ways to combat the rising pollution levels. The government is taking measures to improve air quality, but when indoors, what is a reliable solution? How do you ensure your family breathes clean air? Where air purity is elusive due to urbanisation, industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and ongoing co...

10 Surprising Diet Tips That Will Protect Your Lungs From Pollution

30Oct

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10 Surprising Diet Tips That Will Protect Your Lungs From Pollution

[ad_1] The nip in the air is bringing the excitement of the new season and the string of festivals that come along with it. As we approach our favourite festival of lights, we also inch closer to the season of rising pollution levels in India. The air quality often takes a hit during this time, posing a significant threat to respiratory health. But it's crucial to protect our precious lungs. To help you breathe easier, we've gathered essential diet tips, dos, and don'ts to care for your lungs during this challenging period and enjoy the festivities to the fullest.Also Read: Air Pollution: 7 Green Herbs And Vegetables You Can Include In Your DietHow does diet affect the lungs?In the face of rising pollution levels in India, protecting your lungs becomes paramount. Your diet can play a sig...

Amul’s Latest Topical Is Not About A National Achievement, But This Pressing Issue

26Oct

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Amul’s Latest Topical Is Not About A National Achievement, But This Pressing Issue

[ad_1] Amul's creative topicals are something of a legend. They are often a form of commentary on different issues of public importance. In recent times, the popular dairy brand has shared topicals to mark historic achievements. They also celebrate moments of national pride with their special illustrations. However, their latest one has not taken inspiration from good news. Rather, the dairy brand has, in its own way, tried to shed light on a grave problem: pollution.Also Read: Amul's Topical For Mohammed Siraj, The Cricketer Who Took Four Wickets In One OverIn the post shared on Amul's social media handles, we see the Amul girl seated on a bicycle. Beside her is an unidentified boy. They both seem to be wearing expressions of concern. The rest of the illustration, apart from these two f...

NASA reveals the invisible, shows shocking rise in carbon emissions

21Jun

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NASA reveals the invisible, shows shocking rise in carbon emissions

[ad_1] Over the years scientists have been making us aware of the greenhouse gases effect and how they are inflating the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere polluting the environment we breathe in while also contributing to global warming. However, till now we were not be able to see that, but now, NASA has released three shocking footages of the ebb and flow of carbon emissions. The footage clearly shows the precise locations of these critical greenhouse gas emissions.NASA has unveiled three videos depicting the destinations of carbon emissions across various global regions. These videos, showcasing the release of CO2 in 2021, feature color-coded emissions: orange for fossil fuels, red for burning biomass, green for land ecosystems, and blue for the ocean. I In these visual repr...

8Mar

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NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day 8 March 2023: LIGHT pollution

[ad_1] Trillions of stars illuminate our Universe. According to NASA, they are the most widely recognized astronomical objects. Although stars are easily visible in the night sky even with the naked eye, it is becoming increasingly difficult to observe the celestial objects in the night sky due to one phenomenon caused by human activity – Light Pollution. In recent times, the impact of human-created light pollution has far exceeded the luminescence produced even by a full Moon. The consequences of this pollution are now evident to a vast number of individuals beyond astronomical society.NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day is a picture showing the artificial brightness present in the night sky, which makes observing celestial objects such as stars, planets and others, increasingly diffi...

Air purifier sales surge as Delhi grapples with ‘severe’ pollution

4Nov

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Air purifier sales surge as Delhi grapples with ‘severe’ pollution

[ad_1] Once a luxury product, air purifiers have increasingly become a necessity as sales surge amid a rise in Delhi's pollution levels that are now just a notch below the 'Severe Plus' category.According to Central Pollution Control Board data, Delhi's overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 426 at 9.30 am on Friday. An AQI of above 400 is considered 'Severe' and can affect healthy people and seriously impact those with existing illnesses. On Thursday, the 24-hour average AQI stood at 450 at 4 pm, just a notch below the 'Severe Plus' category. Demand for air purifiers have risen in the national capital, particularly after Diwali, which witnessed widespread bursting of firecrackers despite a ban. "The air quality in India is deteriorating due to many activities – industrial expansion ...