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Air quality in India is IMPROVING after nationwide lockdown

May 07, 2020 - air quality in Delhi -- notorious for being the worst in the world -- is now in a “healthy zone” after its PM 2.5 levels dropped by 71 percent in just one week. According to the CPCB, the city’s levels of particulate matter dropped from 91 micrograms per cubic meter on March 20, to 26 on March 27, after the lockdown began. The city’s nitrogen dioxide levels dropped too, going from 52 per cubic meter to 15 in the same period -- also a 71 percent decrease.

In addition, ...

Air quality on cruise ship deck ‘worse than world’s most polluted cities’, investigation finds

May 01, 2019 -

(Article by Chloe Farand republished from Independent.co.uk)

The undercover investigation on Britain's biggest crew operator P&O Cruises aimed to find out how clean the air holidaymakers breathe when on a ship is.

It focused on the levels of "ultra-fine particles" found in the air and around the cruise ship and emitted from the fuel the ships' engines burn.

But while passengers hope to escape the dirty air of cities for some fresh sea air, the investigation ...

Air quality determined to be a leading environmental threat to public health

October 22, 2018 - air quality and climate protection. France, Denmark, Malta, and Sweden came after Switzerland. On the other hand, India, Bangladesh, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, and Nepal were at the bottom of the rankings.

Meanwhile, the U.S. ranked 27th, lagging behind other industrialized nations such as France (second), the U.K. (sixth), Germany (13th), Italy (16th), Japan (20th), and Canada (25th). The U.S. scored well on sanitation and air quality, but very ...

Smoke and haze: Canadian wildfires trigger air quality alerts in 4 U.S. states

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Due to these wildfires, four states in America reported hazy weather conditions. Dangerous smoke from these wildfires triggered air quality alerts and warnings in Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued an air quality alert on May 13 in response to a "band of very heavy smoke from wildfires in northeast British Columbia."

According to the MPCA, the northern half of the state has since ...

Air quality across the world has reached toxic levels

February 15, 2017 -

For the first time, London's air quality is worse than China's; experts say that this is the worst air quality reading London has had since 2011. London's Mayor Sadiq Khan has even issued the highest air pollution alert in the capital city, citing the "filthy air" as a "health crisis."

To put that all in perspective, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that PM2.5 and PM10 (particulate matter) stay at or below a mean value of 25 and 50 micrograms ...

Smoke from Canadian wildfires returns to the US, prompting authorities to issue air quality alerts

July 21, 2023 -

To date, almost 900 wildfires are still burning across Canada. The smoke that will affect the U.S. will be coming from the western areas of the country. The National Weather Service in the Philadelphia area reported that the Canadian wildfire smoke will start to return to the region later in July.

The authorities have already issued air quality alerts for several areas, including:

By early Monday, July 17, several cities were already ...

More infrastructure sabotage? Air quality in Louisiana is being monitored after multiple explosions rock Dow Chemical Plant

July 19, 2023 -

"Dow's Emergency Operations Center is working closely with local and state agencies to respond to the incident on our Louisiana Operations site. All personnel are safe and accounted for. Air monitoring has not detected hazardous materials in the air," Dow Louisiana operations officials said and assured that the company continues to conduct air monitoring along with LDEQ and a third party.

?#BREAKING: Massive explosion reported at the Dow Chemical Plant

?#Plaquemine | #Louisiana

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Global air pollution index calls Chicago’s air quality the WORST IN THE WORLD due to Canadian wildfire smoke

July 02, 2023 -

This is according to air quality monitoring site IQAir, which compared Chicago's air quality with 95 other cities around the world on Tuesday, including Jakarta, Lahore, Beijing and Delhi. The terrible air quality was blamed on the ongoing wildfires in Canada, coating much of Chicago and the surrounding areas in smoke. (Related: Canadian wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality in US cities.)

Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford ...

Canadian wildfire smoke continues to affect air quality in US cities

June 22, 2023 - air quality company owned by AccuWeather, reported last week that air quality was at "very unhealthy" levels in Minneapolis. The air quality company also warned that health effects will be "immediately felt by sensitive groups and should avoid outdoor activity." Plume Labs also cautioned that even healthy people may "experience difficulty breathing and throat irritation." (Related: Smoke from Canadian wildfires darkens skies, triggers health warnings for ...

New York City’s air quality reaches “hazardous” level – one of the worst recorded in decades

June 11, 2023 -

On Wednesday, June 7, around 4 p.m., the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warned that the Air Quality Index in New York City had reached "hazardous" levels at 413 out of 500 – placing it well into the most serious band of air quality recorded in decades.

The National Weather Service revealed that data from private air quality monitoring company IQAir has shown New York City has the worst levels of air pollution among the top 95 global cities ...

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Lawsuit accuses EPA of awarding 'independent' scientists $190M in taxpayer grants to fake air quality data

Bad air quality is bad for your heart

Windsor, Ontario air quality improves slightly, but still not impressive

Guard your home's indoor air quality with these simple measures

Natural ways to purify the air indoors

Burning incense may expose people to toxic chemicals

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Lifestyle habits to adopt now for a longer, healthier life

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Stay active

Experts agree that keeping your body moving is essential for extending both your lifespan and healthspan. Research consistently shows that regular exercise and staying physically active as you age lowers the risk of early death. A study published in JAMA International Medicine highlighted that increasing physical activity could prevent many deaths among U.S. adults.

Another study published in Circulation that same year found that engaging in 150 to 300 minutes of ...

Alex Jones creditors target future assets – which could include his name

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(Article by Tyler Durden republished from ZeroHedge.com)

The move seeks to control any new 'non-exempt' assets or endeavors that Jones might generate in the future. If the receiver deems that Jones' name, as a business entity or brand, holds value - they could seize control of any profits or business activity generated under it to satisfy the debt.

Jones explained the situation on Friday:

Breaking! Democrat Party Lawyers Have Filed In Texas State Court To Appoint ...

Tesla recalls over 27,000 Cybertrucks due to safety issue involving rearview cameras

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According to a notification filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the recall affects about 27,185 Cybertrucks manufactured between Nov. 13, 2023, and Sept. 14, 2024. The issue, as reported by Tesla, arises under specific conditions where the camera image may not activate promptly after drivers shift into reverse due to a software glitch.

Federal safety standards in the United States require rearview camera displays to activate within two seconds ...

REPORT: About 70% of counties in battleground states now depend on government aid programs

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The EIG study, which examined Social Security, Medicaid, unemployment insurance and food stamps, found that on average, the federal government shoulders about 70 percent of the costs, with states covering the remainder. Notably, spending on military bases and farm subsidies was excluded from the analysis.

According to the findings, many counties in Michigan, Georgia and North Carolina rely on government aid. In Pennsylvania, nearly 60 percent of counties fall into this category ...

U.S. to send $567M in military aid to Taiwan, ignoring China’s “red lines” related to the island nation

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The administration of President Joe Biden plans to send $567 in military aid to Taiwan as the United States continues to ignore China's so-called "red lines" related to America's relationship with the democratically governed island nation.

The weapons package is in the final stages and will be provided through the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA). The PDA allows the U.S. to ship weapons to other countries directly from its own military stockpiles. The military aid will ...

Prepper projects: Crafting your own rainwater collection system

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It can also provide you with a backup water source if you are worried about water shortage-related emergencies. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com)Supplies for a rainwater collection system

To build a rainwater collection system, you will need three high density polyethylene (HDPE) 55-gallon barrels. HDPE barrels are ideal because they will resist UV rays and slow algae growth.

Clean the barrels before you get started. If the barrels have a buttress thread, they will require a ...

Power of FRANKINCENSE: This ancient resin fights inflammation and offers many health benefits

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Aside from its spiritual uses, frankincense has a long history as a traditional remedy. It was used to treat digestive issues, respiratory infections and inflammation. Even today, it remains a popular incense resin.

Frankincense was rare and highly expensive in ancient times. Its high demand made it a symbol of luxury and wealth, especially in Europe, and it contributed significantly to the prosperity of the Arabian Peninsula. Frankincense is also important in Buddhism and ...

Israel declares UN Secretary-General Guterres PERSONA NON GRATA

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Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz made the announcement on Oct. 2, rebuking the UN head for failing to "unequivocally" condemn Iran for its unprecedented missile attack the previous day. Tehran's Oct. 1 attack targeted military and civilian sites across Israel and forced 10 million people to evacuate to bomb shelters, according to the Epoch Times.

"Anyone who cannot unequivocally condemn Iran's heinous attack on Israel, as almost every country in the world has done, does ...

Israeli airstrike kills an American in southern Lebanon, thanks to Biden’s inability to quickly evacuate U.S. citizens

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On Oct. 1, an Israeli airstrike killed American citizen Hajj Kamel Ahmad Jawad in his hometown of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon.

Jawad's death was not reported by the federal government. Instead, Palestinian American Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) announced Jawad's passing the next day, Oct. 2. She said her office was in touch with Jawad's family, noting that he was her constituent.

The White House was later forced to acknowledge Jawad's death following Tlaib's announcement....