As wildfire smoke blankets the East Coast, Air Quality Index and PM2.5 numbers are everywhere. Here’s what they mean. Air Quality Index, or AQI, and PM2.5, particulate matter which measures 2.5 ...
A new study reveals a direct link between air pollution and heart emergencies in Delhi. Hospital admissions for cardiovascular issues rose significantly after air quality worsened. This trend was not ...
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New research shows ammonium sulphate makes up nearly one-third of Delhi’s PM2.5 pollution and poses serious health risks.
A pilot study in Delhi revealed a direct link between rising air pollution and cardiovascular emergencies, with admissions ...
Experts warn that focusing only on AQI masks the real health risks posed by chronic exposure to fine particulate matter ...
A recent analysis by CREA uncovers that secondary particles from coal-fired power plants are the main driver of PM2.5 ...
Its latest analysis found that ammonium sulfate accounts for 49% of PM2.5 pollution in Delhi during the post-monsoon period and 41% in winter, compared with just 21% in summer and monsoon.