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Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter like PM2.5 components in polluted air can not only cause respiratory diseases, ...
A Harvard University study commissioned by an environmental protection group argues that a proposed natural gas plant headed ...
People breathing contaminated air over the course of years are at greater risk of developing numerous diseases. This is thought to be due to highly reactive components in particulate matter, which ...
VISAKHAPATNAM: The air quality in Visakhapatnam city remained in the moderate category during the reporting period from December 15 to 21, 2025, according to the Weekly Air Quality Index (AQI) report ...