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Tag: Air pollution

Air pollution causes 7mln premature deaths: UN Chief

September 7, 2020 Lutfun NaharAir, Environment, Life

Highlighting the dangers posed by air pollution, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said air pollution causes an estimated seven million premature deaths every year.

7mln premature deaths, Air pollution, Environment, Life, UN chief

Air pollution kills 17 in Kabul

December 31, 2019 sub EditorEnvironment, World News

At least 17 people have been killed by the extreme air pollution here over the past one week, an official with the Public Health Ministry Fida Mohammad Paikan said.

Air pollution, Environmnet, Kabul, kills 17, worldnews

20 swimming trucks being imported to cut Dhaka air pollution

December 28, 2019December 28, 2019 editorAir, Bangladesh, Pollution

Dhaka, Dec 28 – LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Md Tazul Islam on Saturday said 20 swimming trucks will be procured to reduce the air pollution in the capital.

20 swimming trucks, Air pollution, Bangladesh, being, dhaka, imported, to cut

Asthma patients keep indoors: Dhaka 4th worst in Air Quality

November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 editorAir, Bangladesh, Health, Pollution

Dhaka, Nov 30 – Bangladesh’s capital city ranked the fourth worst in Air Quality Index (AQI) on Saturday morning. Dhaka had a score of 192 at 8am, which means the air quality was ‘unhealthy’.

4th worst, Air pollution, air quality, as, Asthma patients, Bangladesh, dhaka, in, indoors, Keep

Air pollution: Liton wears mask during practice in Delhi

October 31, 2019 Lutfun NaharAir, Cricket, Pollution

Bangladesh top-order batsman Liton Das was seen wearing a mask during the practice session of touring Bangladesh national cricket team at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday.

Air pollution, Cricket, Delhi, Liton Das, mask, practice

Air pollution: Liton wears mask during practice in Delhi

October 31, 2019 Staff ReporterCricket, Sports

Dhaka — Bangladesh top-order batsman Liton Das was seen wearing a mask during the practice session of touring Bangladesh national cricket team at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Thursday. The air pollution level of Delhi has fallen into the…

Air pollution, Delhi, Liton wears mask, practice

Air pollution may age your lungs faster, says study

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 Lutfun NaharEnvironment, Health, Urban issues

Dhaka, July 11 (UNB) – Exposure to outdoor air pollution is linked to decreased lung function and an increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study of over 300,000 people published Tuesday, reports The Indian…

Air pollution, may age your lungs faster, says study

China should lead on air pollution

June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 editorEnergy, Int’l relations, Op-Ed, Opinion, Renewable

by Kris Hartley, Asit K. Biswas Singapore/Hong Kong – The United Nations expects 68% of the world’s population to live in urban areas by 2050. As governments scramble to manage this flood of urban migration, they must address not only…

Air pollution, Alternative energy, China, lead, on, Should

HC notice to combat air pollution by 2 City Corpns of Dhaka

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 editorAir, Courts law, Pollution

Dhaka, May 5- The High Court yesterday summoned the chief executive officers of two Dhaka City Corporations to explain their positions over their reports submitted before the court relating to prevent air pollution in the capital. The HC bench comprising…

Air pollution, Bangladesh, by 2 City Corpns, HC, notice, of Dhaka, to combat

Air pollution killed 123 thousand in BD in 2017: Report

April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 Lutfun NaharAir, Bangladesh, Death, Pollution

Dhaka, April 4 (UNB) – At least 1.23 lakh people were killed in Bangladesh in 2017 due to indoor and outdoor air pollution, said a new study on global air pollution. Two US based institutes Health Effects Institute (HEI) and…

Air pollution, in BD in 2017, killed 123 thousand, report

90 pc people in Dhaka victims of air pollution: Poba

February 10, 2019February 10, 2019 editorAir, Last update, Pollution, Urban issues

Dhaka, Feb 9 – Green activists on Saturday voiced deep concern that around 90 percent dwellers in Dhaka city are affected by serious dust pollution and urged the authorities concerned to take effective steps to check it. Speaking at a…

90 pc people, Air pollution, dhaka, Poba, victims

Cities can tackle GHG & air pollution simultaneously: Study

December 4, 2018 Naimclimate, GHG emission, Lead News, Mitigation, Think green, Urban issues

C40 research highlights actions that could yield an 87% reduction in GHG emissions, a 49% reduction in PM2.5 levels, 223,000 premature deaths averted and up to $583 billion in economic benefit

Air pollution, can tackle, Cities, GHG emission, simultaneously, Study

Green groups demand steps to curb air pollution

October 6, 2018 Lutfun NaharAir, Last update, Pollution, Urban issues

Green activists here on Saturday urged the authorities concerned to take immediate steps to properly control air pollution caused by dust in the capital and ensure punishment for people responsible.

Air pollution, Green groups

Air pollution may harm cognitive intelligence, study says

August 28, 2018 editorEnvironment, Pollution

Chronic exposure to air pollution can cause harm to cognitive performance, a new study reveals. Researchers believe that the negative impact increases with age, and affects men with less education the worst. Over four years, the maths and verbal skills…

Air pollution, harm, intelligence

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