Air pollution affects lung function in kids with asthma
April 16th, 2008 - 1:59 pm ICT by admin
Washington, April 16 (ANI): A new study has revealed that inner-city kids with asthma experience adverse health effects from air pollutants even when air pollution levels are within the current air ... Read more...
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Now, a sensor vest that monitors environmental causes of asthma attacks
April 12th, 2008 - 4:53 pm ICT by admin
Washington, April 12 (ANI): Scientists have developed a sensor-based system which, when worn in the pockets of a vest, can continuously monitor the air around persons prone to asthma attacks.Researchers at ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Urban smog adds a lot to ozone on the ground
March 25th, 2008 - 1:32 pm ICT by admin
Washington, March 25 (IANS) Bringing down alarming ozone levels might be a possibility now with the identification of an atmospheric chemical reaction that plays a crucial role in its formation, contributing to ... Read more...
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China to ensure good air quality during Olympics
March 11th, 2008 - 3:08 pm ICT by admin
Xinhua
Beijing, March 11 (Xinhua) China will be able to ensure good air quality during the Olympic Games, fulfilling its commitment made seven years ago for the Olympic bid, an official said Tuesday. ... Read more...
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China denies tricks behind air quality monitoring
February 27th, 2008 - 5:48 pm ICT by admin
Xinhua
Beijing, Feb 27 (Xinhua) Beijing did not move air quality monitoring stations in order to report better statistics during its preparation for the Olympic Games, a Beijing environment official said here Wednesday. ... Read more...
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Satellite data to provide unparalleled air quality information
February 6th, 2008 - 5:02 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Feb 6 (ANI): In a move to provide state-of-the-art information on air pollution causing millions of premature deaths around the world, The European Environment Agency (EEA) has finalised an agreement ... Read more...
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Now, a wearable sensor system to investigate causes of asthma attacks
January 23rd, 2008 - 2:44 pm ICT by admin
Washington, January 23 (ANI): A sensor system developed by Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) researchers has the capability to carry out continuous monitoring of the air around persons prone to asthma attacks.The ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Cambridge cycle couriers mobile phones monitor air pollution on the move
January 3rd, 2008 - 5:16 pm ICT by admin
London, January 3 (ANI): Cellphones carried by cycle couriers are helping monitor air pollution in Cambridge, UK.Eiman Kanjo, a computer scientist at Cambridge University, has revealed that this has become possible due ... Read more...
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Emissions of toxic nitrogen gases over urban India growing at 5.5 pc per year
November 14th, 2007 - 2:43 am ICT by admin
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