Tag: Air Pollution in India

Goodbye Air Purifiers, This ‘Water’ Can Fight Indoor Air Pollution When smog was at its peak during 2016 Diwali season, air pollution became the talk of the town. Reports indicated that the sale of air purifiers shot up by almost 40 percent! Previously, air purifiers were merely accessories enquired by many but bought by only a handful. Come November and it looked almost like a necessity. Real estate and allied sectors are taking the cue and developing means to combat everyday pollution. Here’s the solution- It contains almost 99 percent water but…

In a report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that listed the most polluted places in the world, 14 Indian cities found a mention. If one thought being indoors is any better, here is news for them. Several reports by global think tanks also point out that life expectancy in India is going down owing to due to indoor air pollution In a scenario such as this, air purifiers have stopped being an option.   “Air purifiers have become a necessity,” says Dr Abhay Kumar, associate vice-president and chief scientific officer,…