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New Land Grab by Oil Giants Is Deep Underground

Companies are shelling out big dollars to get rights to subsurface holes where they hope to store carbon dioxide. Companies are shelling out big dollars to get rights to subsurface holes where they hope to store carbon dioxide. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Techno Blender is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to their…

Asthma ER Visits Shot Up in NYC Amid Wildfire Smoke

Canadian wildfire smoke hunger over the Eastern U.S. and throughout the Midwest last week. It darkened skies over multiple major cities, including New York City. The unhealthy air quality also increased the number of asthma-related emergency room visits throughout the city.Mental Health Apps Are a Privacy NightmareLast Wednesday, the Air Quality Index shot above 400 in multiple places including NYC. This level is considered dangerous to anyone, regardless of their pre-existing health conditions. An AQI above 150 is…

SMEV Urges Niti Aayog to Address Concerns Related to FAME 2 Policy, Details Inside

In a significant development, the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), the registered association representing Indian manufacturers of electric vehicles, has approached Niti Aayog, urging them to address the damaging consequences of the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) 2 policy.SMEV argues that the policy’s series of adverse actions over the past year has severely hindered the nation’s ambitious E-Mobility charter, leading to a significant setback in achieving its…

SMEV Petitions NGT: Urges Green Tax on Fuel-Based Two-Wheelers, Details Inside

Last Updated: June 14, 2023, 12:12 ISTNGT Petitioned by SMEV to Counter MHI's Decision on FAME 2 Subsidies (Photo: SMEV)SMEV petitions NGT against MHI's subsidy cut, urges green tax on fuel-based two-wheelers to counter disruption in India's EV sectorIn a major development, the Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV), the registered association representing Indian electric vehicle manufacturers, has lodged a petition with the National Green Tribunal (NGT).The petition expresses grave concerns over the…

Hot, Sunny, and Smoggy Days Might Make Dogs More Bitey

Heat, sunlight, and pollution might make some dogs bite-happy, new research out Thursday suggests. The study found that reported dog bites tend to increase on days with higher temperatures as well as days with higher UV or certain pollution levels. Though more research will be needed to confirm the findings, the authors say, other studies have found a similar link between hot weather and aggression in humans and other animals.What Is Carbon Capture? With Gizmodo’s Molly Taft | TechmodoThe research was led by scientists at…

The Summer of Smoke Is Just Getting Started

Last week, hazardous air hung over much of the Eastern U.S.—blanketing major cities like New York, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia,and Washington D.C. in a heavy haze of smoke. The Air Quality Index shot above 400 in some places (including NYC), well into the danger zone for human health. Thankfully, shifting air currents and weather improved air quality over the weekend. But the reprieve is likely temporary as Canadian wildfires continue to multiply and grow. Brief intermissions aside, the U.S. could be in for a whole

What Health Experts Say About This Week’s Wildfire Smoke

There are hundreds of fires burning throughout Canada this week. The flames have burned millions of hectares, and the resulting smoke has polluted the air quality throughout the United States. Tens of millions of Americans were under air quality alerts this week as a blanket of smoke traveled south.Biggest Forest Fire in New Mexico HistoryRed alerts were issued for air quality throughout the Midwest and the Northeast. Residents living in multiple states could smell smoke, and skylines in East Coast cities were colored…

Set Up a ‘Clean Room’ at Home When the Air Quality Outside Is Bad

HealthThere is a way to help protect against outdoor pollutants that can leak into your home HealthThere is a way to help protect against outdoor pollutants that can leak into your home FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Techno Blender is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to their authors. If you are the owner of the content…

If You're Compulsively Checking Air Quality, Use These Apps

These tools help you stay updated on your area’s AQI and know when it’s safer to go outside. These tools help you stay updated on your area’s AQI and know when it’s safer to go outside. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Techno Blender is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to their authors. If you are the owner of the content…

Smoky Skies? The Best Ways to Check Air Quality Near You

These apps and websites give you local info about AQI and particulate matter. These apps and websites give you local info about AQI and particulate matter. FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Techno Blender is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all materials to their authors. If you are the owner of the content and do not want us to publish…