Carbon monoxide is a colourless, odourless gas. It is produced by incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. This gas is highly toxic to humans and animals. It binds with haemoglobin in the blood, reducing oxygen transport. Symptoms of poisoning include headaches and dizziness. Proper ventilation is essential in homes and vehicles. Awareness of its dangers can save lives.
The Earth's atmosphere, a dynamic and complex system, plays a pivotal role in sustaining life on our planet. Atmospheric science delves into the intricate mechanisms governing our atmosphere,...
Pollution is a pervasive issue that has severe implications for the environment, ecosystems, and human health. It encompasses various contaminants released into the air, water, and soil, causing...
The main objective of the Copernicus Sentinel-5P mission is to provide high spatio-temporal resolution atmospheric measurements for use in air quality, ozone and UV radiation, and climate monitoring...
The Tonga-archipelago and Key carals sites o coast Brazil. The prime minister of India announced a $50 million grant for biodiversity conservation in India and other developing countries...
Introduction Countries all over the world are facing twin problems of fast increasing demand for energy and limited supplies of and rapidly depleting conventional sources of energy like...
The central government has extended the deadline of the TREM Stage-IV emission norms. These norms for tractors were scheduled to be applicable from October 2020. Now, the government...
The recurring issue of stubble burning in the state of Punjab, India, has returned to national attention as instances of this harmful farm practice have continued to rise,...
The ongoing nationwide lockdown, enforced to counteract the rapid spread of COVID-19, has had an unexpected silver lining. Over 90 cities, including Delhi, are experiencing a drastic reduction...
Recently in news, an innovative initiative to mitigate air pollution has been gaining attention. It's the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAMEER) app. Developed...
In recent news, the air purifiers installed in Delhi NCR, including on roads and atop buses, have had limited success in combating the high level of air pollution...
