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July 28, 2020
In the News
July 29, 2020
via Times of India
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In the News
July 28, 2020
via DownToEarth
Air Pollution As Serious A Threat As Communicable Diseases In Africa: Report
Average life expectancy in central, west Africa would be 1.2 years lower, and a total of 677 million person-years would be lost, if high pollution levels persist
In the News
July 28, 2020
via Dhaka Tribune
Study: Air Pollution Shortening Life Expectancy By 7 years In Bangladesh
Particulate pollution has reduced global life expectancy by two years on average over the last two decades.
In the News
July 28, 2020
via NDTV
Amid Pandemic, Lucknow, Delhi Face Most Danger From An “Everyday Killer”: Report
The AQLI report calls for urgent policy action, but the biggest benefits of increased life expectancy is contingent on India adopting the WHO's standards for air pollution which are far stricter than India's national standards.
In the News
July 28, 2020
via E&E News
Dirty Air Cuts Years From Lives, New Research Finds
Dirty air will regain its place as the world's single greatest health threat when the COVID-19 pandemic ends, University of Chicago researchers write in a newly updated report.
In the News
July 28, 2020
via AFP
Air Pollution ‘Greatest Risk’ To Global Life Expectancy
A new study showed poor air quality is "the greatest risk to human health".
AQLI News
July 28, 2020
New Data Reveals Little Progress Globally in Reducing Air Pollution Over the Last Two Decades
Particulate air pollution continues to cut global life expectancy by nearly two years as progress in some countries counterbalances worsening air quality in others, according to the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI).
In the News
July 13, 2020
via The Pioneer
Lockdown, Curfew Proved To Be Boon For Environment and Wildlife
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a positive impact on the environment in Chandigarh.
In the News
July 5, 2020
via Times of India
Maybe It Is Late, But We Can Turn Around: Addressing The Rise of Smog in North India
Times of India addresses the rise of smog in North India.
In the News
June 26, 2020
via Green News