Their projects addressed themes such as 'Sources of Air Pollution Around You' and 'Solutions to the Pollution.' Here are the glimpses from the closing ceremony where these projects were put on exhibition! #airpollution#cleanair#airquality
During the 3 month long #ParyavaranUtsav, students from 16 schools across Dhanbad showcased their environmental awareness through participating in inter-school project competition.
🚨Our Vayu-Veers took part in 'A Month in My Life’ exercise where they recorded #AirPollution levels during their daily activities from 13th Dec to 10th Jan. Using low-cost air quality sensors, they collected data to help in understanding the air pollution level in #Jamshedpur.
Urban planning policies aim to reduce congestion and promote green infrastructure like cycling lanes and pedestrian-friendly streets that have a direct impact on air quality. Does your city infrastructure facilitate clean mobility?
At the press conference today, the Vayu-Veers unveiled their report “A Month in My Life”. This study focused on personal air quality monitoring to understand air quality levels, pollution sources, and its health impacts in the city of #Jamshedpur.
The widespread use of diesel generators due to unreliable electricity supply adds to urban air pollution. Diesel gensets emit large amounts of NOx and PM2.5. Visit the ICAC website to read more about air quality facts and reports.
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Urban planning policies aim to reduce congestion and promote green infrastructure like cycling lanes and pedestrian-friendly streets that have a direct impact on air quality. Does your city infrastructure facilitate clean mobility?
The ICAC dashboard reports air pollution levels using the Air Quality Index (AQI). You can find out the PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels in your city and even compare it with other locations. To know the AQI in your city, visit the link below.
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Women are often primary caregivers and are disproportionately affected by air pollution-related health issues within their families. There’s a need for gender-sensitive policies to address these disparities.
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Construction activities in cities release vast amounts of dust and particulate matter. Construction dust can increase PM10 levels by up to 30%.
Such reassessment is crucial to reverse the trend of increasing air pollution levels in cities with recent ambient air quality monitoring but recording pollution levels above the prescribed standards. To read more, click on the link below
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The presence of a high number of non-NCAP cities recording hazardous pollution levels highlights widespread air quality concerns, emphasizing the need to reassess the list of non-attainment cities.
👇This study reveals that approximately 38% of deaths related to air pollution worldwide are caused by #IndoorAirPollution. This type of pollution can lead to severe health issues related deaths highlighting the urgent need to identify the sources of household air pollution.
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Heavy-duty trucks, often running on diesel, are a major source of nitrogen oxides and PM2.5. Stricter emission norms and better fuel standards are required to curb this issue.
Transitioning to safe cooking can save lives!
WHO estimates that around 780 million people in India are exposed to harmful indoor air from traditional stoves or locally known as chulhas.
A whopping 67.4 percent of the Indian population live in areas that exceed the country’s own national air quality standard of 40 µg/m3 (as per AQLI 2023). Want to check the air quality in your city? Visit the link below.
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#AirPollution is no longer just a #seasonal issue! Rising summer temperatures are worsening air quality alongside extreme heat. Read on to know how air pollution has become an year-round challenge:
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