Every winter airborne diseases shoot-up. Kids and senior citizens are at a higher risk of getting infected by airborne diseases in winter. Not just the dipping temperature but the spike in pollution levels is also one of the main reasons for a spike in pollution. Approximately five million people are affected by airborne diseases every
Come winter and every year India faces the problem of choking air pollution. While Delhi is always in the news for its pollution problems, there are a lot of other cities as well that face the same problem in winter. The decreasing air quality mainly affects kids and senior citizens as they don’t have a
The changing season brings with it a lot of allergies. While you can’t do much when it comes to outdoor allergens; however, you can do a lot to prevent indoor allergies. A lot of people are not aware that their homes are the epicenter of indoor air pollutants, which can make your asthma and allergies
Air pollution is a reason of concern globally. In recent years, India has been the center of attention, when it comes to the deteriorating air quality in winter. Come winter and every year the air quality deteriorates. Not just Delhi, but almost all the metros start choking as a result of smog. The Environment Performance
Indoor air pollution is being studied extensively. There have also been a number of reports suggesting the impact of indoor air pollution on health. However, have you ever given a thought to the air pollutants that may be present in your car cabins? Thanks to congested roads and traffic jams, you spend quite a lot
India is the home to 15 out of 20 most polluted cities, according to a report by the World Health Organization. The worst part is it has been concluded that the indoor air quality is more harmful to your health than the outdoor air quality. Gas stoves, poor ventilation, smoke from electrical appliances release poisonous
Despite a number of initiatives implemented to curb pollution, the situation in India remains grim. Though fast-paced development, industrialization and rapid expansion of cities made India the fastest growing country, yet it has also open doors to serious repercussions. Air pollution is one of them and is considered as one of the major health hazards
Festivities in Delhi now brings with it a cloud of darkness that leaves the population gasping for clean air. Delhi, the capital city of India, has hit the headline again as a result of deteriorating air quality. Every year, the city faces severe levels of smog and pollution after Diwali. However, this year has been
Diwali, the festival of lights is just around the corner. The festive season is the time to celebrate with your friends and family. While we celebrate the festival of lights with full enthusiasm, the environment takes a toll. Burning of firecrackers (despite the ban), crop burning, exhaust emissions from vehicles and weather patterns are some
Home is the safest place on earth for us. But, with the increasing amount of pollution, your home may not be as safe as you think. The indoor air is, in fact, 5 times more polluted than the outdoor air. As you spend 90% of your time indoors, the harmful air pollutants lead to a
