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Mosquito coil. Photo source: Jo Naylor (CC BY 2.0)

Mosquito Coils Equal 100 Cigarettes: Doctor Warns About Hidden Indoor Air Pollution Dangers

When Dr. Sanjeev Mehta speaks about air pollution, he doesn’t just focus on the smog we see outside. As a pulmonologist at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital, he knows some of the most dangerous

Rahul Somvanshi

May 5, 2025

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Pollution·USA

46 % of Americans—156 M—Now Breathe Hazardous Smog and Soot: State of the Air Report Exposes Decade-High Pollution

American Lung Association’s 2025 “State of the Air” report reveals 156 million Americans—46% of the population—now breathe unhealthy air, a troubling increase of nearly 25 million people compared to last year’s findings.

Rahul Somvanshi

April 24, 2025

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Ocean·Pollution·Travel

Cruise Ship Pollution Includes Sewage, Gray Water, Microplastics, and Chemical Discharge at Sea

Entertainment has found a new medium – cruise ship tours around the world. But there is a problem created by these tours. That is cruise ship waste dumping in the sea. The

Govind Tekale

April 16, 2025

Health·Pollution

Air Pollution in India: 1.5 Million Deaths Annually, No Region Meets WHO Standards

The air we breathe is killing us. And that’s not hyperbole—it’s science. “There is very definite evidence on how harmful air pollution is for people’s health at all ages throughout their life

Rahul Somvanshi

April 15, 2025

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India·News·Pollution

Surface Ozone Pollution Is Cutting India’s Wheat and Rice Yields, Putting Food Supply at Risk

Surface ozone pollution, an often-overlooked air pollutant, poses a severe threat to India’s major food crops and could jeopardize the nation’s food security goals, according to new research from the Indian Institute

Rahul Somvanshi

April 11, 2025

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Australia·Energy·News

South Australia Power Outage: 26,000 Homes Affected by Insulator Pollution

Dry conditions and insulator pollution have triggered a major power outage across South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula and parts of the Mid North, affecting more than 25,000 homes and businesses as temperatures climb

Sunita Somvanshi

March 14, 2025

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India·Pollution

India’s Air Pollution Crisis: Top 5 Global Ranking, Delhi’s PM2.5 Levels 18x Over WHO Limits

India ranks as the fifth most polluted country globally in 2024, with dangerous air quality levels persisting despite some improvement, according to the latest World Air Quality Report by Swiss firm IQAir.

Govind Tekale

March 12, 2025

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Pollution

Washing Up Liquid: Chemicals and Plastic Pollution Impact

Environmental experts are sounding the alarm about washing up liquid, pointing to both its ingredients and packaging as sources of significant environmental harm. New warnings highlight how everyday dishwashing habits might be

Govind Tekale

March 7, 2025

Representative Image: A cityscape covered in heavy smog, with high-rise buildings and construction cranes barely visible in the background. The scene suggests severe air pollution, likely due to industrial activities or coal dependency. Photo Source: Kevin Dooley (CC BY 2.0)

China·Pollution

China’s 2025 Plan: Eliminating Severe Air Pollution Amid Coal Dependency

China wants to get rid of its worst air pollution by the end of 2025. This plan comes from Li Tianwei, who leads the country’s Department of Atmospheric Environment. The Air is

Rahul Somvanshi

March 2, 2025

Representative image. Sunscreen, goggles, and seashell on a rocky beach. Photo Source: Dimitrisvetsikas1969 (Pixabay).

Pollution

Sunscreen Pollution: 35kg a Day Is Washing Into the Ocean

The sunscreen we wash off after a beach day is creating lasting problems for ocean life, according to new research. A study looking at over 110 scientific reports found that sunscreen pollution

Rahul Somvanshi

February 21, 2025