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The combination of scorching heat waves and hazardous wildfire smoke is creating an onslaught of health risks for pets, and experts are warning it may be a recipe for disaster without proper precautions. Whether it’s taking your dog…

MONTREAL — Thick, smoky air blanketed many parts of Quebec on Sunday as more than 110 wildfires raging in the northern parts of the province set more communities on high alert for new evacuation orders. Environment Canada issued smog…

Last Updated: June 08, 2023, 03:50 ISTNew York, United States of America (USA)People walk at 6th Avenue as haze and smoke caused by wildfires in Canada blanket New York City, June 7, 2023. (Reuters)In New York, flights were canceled,…

Amid the ongoing wildfires engulfing regions of Canada, experts are warning pregnant people about the health impacts of breathing smoke and the potential risks it poses to both maternal and fetal well-being. From British Columbia to…

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A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, has developed a novel technology to turn ACs into affordable air purifiers.The one-of-a-kind technology is conceptualised and developed with the infrastructural as…

Last Updated: November 09, 2022, 16:00 ISTDelhi's pollution levels are now just a notch below the 'Severe Plus' category. (Image:Representational Image)The rising air pollution in the national capital of the country has been an issue for…

<!-- -->Bad air quality is a major concern in north India during winters.As the winter season approaches in India, the issue of bad air quality surrounds many cities in the northern part of the country. In the fight against this…

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The air quality in the national capital has once again started to dip, making it necessary to discuss the consequences of pollution. High levels of air pollution can have a number of negative health effects. It can raise the chances of…