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Nov 11, 19:12

Punjab Bans Outdoor Activities Amid Soaring Smog

Punjab, Pakistan, imposes restrictions due to severe smog and high air pollution, impacting public health and causing school closures.

Punjab Bans Outdoor Activities Amid Soaring Smog

Punjab, Pakistan, imposes restrictions due to severe smog and high air pollution, impacting public health and causing school closures.

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Why are schools closed?

Schools in major Punjab cities have been closed until November 17th to protect children from the harmful effects of the toxic air. UNICEF expressed concern about the impact on children's health and education.

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Nov 5, 16:06

New Delhi's Deadly Air

New Delhi's dangerous air pollution levels, exacerbated by industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, agricultural burning, and the Diwali festival, cause significant health problems and disproportionately impact low-income residents.

New Delhi's Deadly Air

New Delhi's dangerous air pollution levels, exacerbated by industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, agricultural burning, and the Diwali festival, cause significant health problems and disproportionately impact low-income residents.

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What are the main sources of air pollution in New Delhi?

New Delhi's air pollution levels are dangerously high, exceeding the WHO's acceptable limits by a factor of 18 or more on some days, due to industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, and agricultural burning.

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Nov 9, 19:14

Milan's Failing Air Quality

Milan's air quality continues to be a major problem, exceeding permitted PM10 levels in 2024 due to insufficient policies and agricultural emissions. The new EU directive sets stricter standards.

Milan's Failing Air Quality

Milan's air quality continues to be a major problem, exceeding permitted PM10 levels in 2024 due to insufficient policies and agricultural emissions. The new EU directive sets stricter standards.

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What policy changes are suggested to improve Milan's air quality?

Solutions proposed involve addressing traffic in urban areas and the excess of intensive livestock farming in rural areas. These are key areas for enacting policies to significantly improve air quality.

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Nov 5, 19:17

Air Pollution's Impact on Brain Development

A study reveals that air pollution exposure during pregnancy and childhood permanently alters brain white matter, impacting cognitive functions and emphasizing the need for stricter pollution regulations.

Air Pollution's Impact on Brain Development

A study reveals that air pollution exposure during pregnancy and childhood permanently alters brain white matter, impacting cognitive functions and emphasizing the need for stricter pollution regulations.

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How does air pollution affect brain structure and function, as revealed by the study?

Higher exposure to pollutants like PM2.5 and NOx was linked to lower fractional anisotropy (FA) in the brain, indicating less efficient water diffusion and potentially impaired brain development.

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