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Eat These Foods to Build Resistance Against Effects of Air Pollution

December 10, 2016 SrijitaAgainst, Air, Build, Eat, Effects, Foods, of, Pollution, Resistance, these, to

The air we breathe has reached dangerous levels of pollution. People with no known respiratory problems are landing up in hospital emergency rooms. While the government does its bit to improve air quality, we would like to introduce you to some natural antioxidant nutrients that can help your body deal with this onslaught. The polluted air that we inhale introduces ozone, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, diesel exhaust particles, etc. into our lungs. The protective antioxidants present in the lining of our lungs fight it out till they are outnumbered, thereafter…

4 Quick-Fix Ways to Tackle Pollution

December 9, 2016 Srijita4), Pollution, Quick-Fix, Tackle, to, Ways

We live in times where pollution and smog have become buzzwords because of the enormous consequences. People from all walks of life have started to understand the magnitude of health problems caused by pollution. World Health Organization recently declared New Delhi as the most polluted city in the world. While policy level changes are underway to combat pollution, it’s time we took matters in our own hands and made lifestyle changes to increase our immunity. Here are some simple ways to protect yourself from pollution: 1. Lifestyle Changes A holistic…

Europe Air Pollution Causes 467,000 Early Deaths a Year: Report

November 28, 2016 Srijita467000, a, Air, causes, Deaths, Early, Europe, Pollution, Report, Year

Almost nine out of 10 European city dwellers breathe air that is harmful to their health, though the continent’s air quality is slowly improving, the European Environment Agency (EEA) said today. Air pollution remains the single largest environmental cause of premature death in urban Europe, and was linked to around 467,000 early deaths in 41 European countries in 2013, according to an analysis of data from more than 400 cities. “Emission reductions have led to improvements in air quality in Europe, but not enough to avoid unacceptable damage to human…

Beijing Updates Air Pollution Alert System

November 27, 2016 SrijitaAir, Alert, Beijing, Pollution, System, Updates

A red alert, the most serious level, will be issued for air pollution in Beijing if the Chinese capital’s air quality index reaches 500, local authorities said today. The information office of the municipal government released an updated emergency response plan for severe air pollution, aiming to better address air pollution with minimal disturbance to people’s lives. According to the new plan, which will become effective on Decemeber 15, more gas-burning vehicles will be pulled off the streets when an alert is issued. Li Kunsheng from the city environmental protection…

Over 24 Nations Agree to Reduce 12.6 Million Annual Pollution Deaths

November 17, 2016 Srijita12.6, 24, Agree, Annual, Deaths, Million, Nations, Over, Pollution, reduce, to

Health and environment officials from over 24 countries have committed to reducing the annual 12.6 million deaths due to pollution, the World Health Organisation and United Nations Environment Programme have said. On the sidelines of the ongoing 22nd session of the Conference of Parties (COP22) here, the officials on Tuesday signed up to the declaration for health, environment and climate change. The goal is to reduce pollution-related deaths through a new global initiative to promote better management of environmental and climate related risks to health. According to WHO, around 12.6…

Fighting Pollution: What Delhi Needs to do, Short and Long Term

November 13, 2016 Srijitaand, Delhi, Do, fighting, long, Needs, Pollution, short, Term, to, What

Way back in 1972, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had famously and inextricably linked poverty and environmental pollution at the United Nations Conference on Human Environment in Stockholm. Much earlier, Mahatma Gandhi stated that “the earth provides enough to satisfy every mans need, but not every mans greed”. Air pollution, which now is a pervasive phenomenon in urban areas anywhere in the world, has become a deadlocked debate in Delhi over the last few days. The tragedy is that the poor suffer the most as they have no choice of “end-of-the…