EnvironmentalHealth

Mumbai's air pollution crisis is escalating

February 2, 2024

Mumbai’s Air Pollution: A Ticking Time Bomb for Public Health

A healthy person has no problem with his/her lungs. But being exposed to air pollution over a long period of time can cause lung conditions, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Design·Pollution·Recycle

Graphyte’s Carbon Blocks Can Remove Billions of Tons of C02 from Atmosphere

We have a new entrant in the carbon removal market that can play the game-changer in the world’s efforts to limit the warming to 1.5C by 2050. Graphyte, a Bill Gates-backed and incubated startup, has launched an affordable, durable, and

November 16, 2023

Is Your Child’s Attention Span Suffering? New Study Links Traffic Pollution to Cognitive Decline

Health·Pollution

In a world where our urban landscapes are increasingly dominated by traffic and its accompanying pollution, a new study sheds light on how this

New Study Links PFAS Exposure to Altered Fetal Development, Shifting Focus on Prenatal Health Risks

Health·Science

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” have been a subject of growing concern in the scientific community due to their

News·USA·Wildlife

New York’s $1 Billion Deer Industry at Risk as Chronic Wasting Disease Returns After 19 Years

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a highly infectious and fatal disease affecting deer, elk, and moose populations, has re-emerged in New York State. The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently confirmed this

Karmactive Staff

October 31, 2024

Interactive global map of 2023 PM2.5 concentrations by city.

Pollution

India’s Air Quality Crisis: 2022 Report Reveals 8th Rank in Global Pollution Index

Clean air is essential for survival of all creatures. But is it available today? According to the Swiss firm IQ Air Report released Tuesday, India ranked the world’s eighth most polluted country

Govind Tekale

March 26, 2024

Rain near India Gate, New Delhi washes away rainfall

India·Pollution

Delhi Breathes Easier: Rain Showers Bring AQI Down to ‘Moderate’ Amidst Ongoing Pollution Battle

Delhi’s AQI graph took a downward turn on Friday morning after the rain showers improved the city’s air quality to the ‘Moderate’ category. With an average AQI of 150 and above, Delhi

Karmactive Staff

November 12, 2023

Health·News·Pollution

Mumbai’s Air Quality Crisis: Citizens Deserve a Breathable Change

As of 21st October, 12 PM, the air quality in Mumbai presents a concerning picture, with different sources offering slightly varied readings, all indicative of a problem. According to SAFAR, the government’s

Rahul Somvanshi

October 21, 2023