Pollution

People walk in Central Park as smoke from wildfires in Canada cause hazy conditions in New York on June 7.

Even short-term exposure to air pollution may raise risk of stroke, study finds

Researchers looked at the links between a number of common pollutants and risk of stroke. This past summer, wildfire smoke periodically blanketed the United States, bringing stinging air and hazy skies to the Northeast and the Midwest, regions that are unaccustomed to the itchy eyes, scratchy throats and breathing problems that come from being downwind of such …

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Rivers in peril: Battling pollution for a brighter and sustainable tomorrow

Rivers in peril: Battling pollution for a brighter and sustainable tomorrow

Widespread water contamination has emerged as a formidable challenge in India, with a staggering 1,95,813 habitations across the country reporting inadequate water quality. By Pratim Raha and Abishek Kumar Rivers, with their innate natural charm, serenity, and crucial ecological significance, have long held our fascination. They are not mere bodies of water but rather the …

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Lead pollution is killing us and our children

Lead pollution is killing us and our children

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. …

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PLASTIC METAMORPHOSIS: FROM WASTE TO ECO-WONDER

PLASTIC METAMORPHOSIS: FROM WASTE TO ECO-WONDER

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 …

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Air pollution shortening life spans by 5 years in Asia, study shows

Air pollution shortening life spans by 5 years in Asia, study shows

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 …

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