Being one of the most polluted cities, not just in India but across the globe, the air quality in Delhi has always been a matter of concern. It is the most polluted capital in the world. It is said that the lives of Delhi residents get reduced by almost ten years due to the levels of air pollution in the city. It is estimated that air pollution in India kills about 2 million people every year, becoming the 5th largest killer in the nation. According to WHO, India has the highest death rate from chronic respiratory diseases and asthma. Amidst all these terrifying statistics, an innovation has emerged as a ray of hope. A Delhi based 30 year old mechanical engineer and entrepreneur, Vidyut Mohan has bagged The Earthshot Prize, dubbed as “Eco Oscars” for his innovation which is being l...
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We might not just be aware of it yet but a high rate of health risks are linked to climate change directly or indirectly. Regardless of your socioeconomic status, the danger to your health caused by climate change has the tendency to reach you in many ways. Global warming, bushfires, the rise of pollution, and heat waves are some of the major consequences caused by climate change. And these are going to impact not just our health but our children’s health and the generations coming after. As per a report published by Global Climate Index 2021, India was the seventh most affected country by climate change. We witnessed both extreme heat and extreme rainfall in the past few years which has affected the livelihoods and health of many people across the country. According to experts of Climat...
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