In 1912, an article in the Rodney and Otamatea Times, Waitemata and Kaipara Gazette, a New Zealand Newspaper published a short article about the effects of coal consumption on the air and the climate. The article predicted that “the effect may be considerable in a few centuries”. Unfortunately, this article was too optimistic. One hundred[…]
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The world has been struggling to contain the spread of coronavirus, and health services and authorities all around the world are trying to find ways to reduce the death count. According to a new research from Harvard University, even a small increase in air pollution can make the coronavirus more deadly. The aim of the study[…]
Yes, Lockdown has led to a reduction in pollution. But, it is not permanent. The nationwide lockdown, which has resulted in 130 crore people sitting at home, has led to a drastic decline in the pollution levels in several Indian cities. This indicates that after all the coronavirus pandemic does have a bright spot as[…]
Pollution harms all colour and demographics, so why should clean air be discriminatory? According to UNEP, clean air is fundamental to healthy human life. It is important for the body and mind to think and function properly, stay fit and survive better. Still, a vast majority of the world’s populations still exposed to poor air quality, especially[…]
The Coronavirus pandemic has caused a major nuisance around the world. People are thinking of ways to save themselves from the virus but are often mislead by inaccurate information on the internet. Well, we can say almost certainly that air purifiers are capable of capturing coronavirus. Here’s how: Here’s evidence of air purifiers being able[…]