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Here’s Why Winter Air Quality in India Is so Bad
Winter air quality in India is hazardous, with PM2.5 pollution levels reach more than 10 times the World Health Organization’s annual limit. Hazy skies and pollution alerts have become the norm during India’s winters. But just why is this? Analyzing India’s Summer & Winter Pollution Levels Data analyzed by Smart …
What Time of Day Is Air Pollution Lowest in India?
When Smart Air polled people about what time of day air pollution is lowest, the most popular answer was the early morning, before the morning rush hour. But how accurate are our intuitions? To get to the bottom of it, Smart Air analyzed thousands of hours of PM2.5 data from …
Indian Winters are up to Three Times More Polluted Than Summer
Just like many other countries in the world, winter season in India brings with it a wave of air pollution. Those living in India are accustomed to heaving to breathe through thick blankets of smog. Many resort to using air purifiers at home and wearing masks while outdoors. But just …
Delhi Unveils Smog-Fighting, Air Purifier Tower, But Does It Work?
Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in the world. PM2.5 pollution levels reach more than 10 times the World Health Organization’s annual limit. The city aims to tackle this crisis by installing a smog tower. Yet, an important question remains: Can Delhi’s air purifier tower effectively combat outdoor air pollution? …
How Much Air Pollution Does Diwali Create?
Fireworks are everywhere during Diwali. So that got me thinking: just how much air pollution does Diwali create in India? We tracked the data the published PM2.5 data for 2021 Diwali, and share the results of our own tests as well. Testing Diwali Air Pollution in Delhi The Smart Air …
Visualize: Delhi’s Air Pollution (2016-2021)
Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in the world. PM2.5 pollution levels reach more than 10 times the World Health Organization’s annual limit. Hazy skies and pollution alerts have become the norm in Delhi. In winters, the air quality reaches hazardous levels creating health emergencies. To help people visualize how Delhi’s …
Smart Air Provides Clean Air to Embassy in Delhi
Smart Air Provides Clean Air to Slovenian Embassy in Delhi The Slovenian Embassy in Delhi has turned to Smart Air air purifiers to rid their embassy of dangerous pollutants found in Delhi’s air. The embassy joins many other countries around the world including France, Germany, Portugal, Switzerland, and more in …
Did Delhi Air Quality Get Better in 2021?
How was Delhi’s air quality in 2021? Did Delhi’s air quality improve in 2021 compared to recent years? Delhi air quality has seen little improvement recently. Air pollution levels have hovered around 20x the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommended limit for PM2.5 levels. Smart Air dove into the data to …
2021 Diwali Pollution: Worst in Delhi’s Recent History?
What effect did 2021 Diwali have on Delhi air pollution? We previously discussed Diwali’s serious impact on Delhi air pollution. But how did 2021 Diwali pollution compare to past years? Analyzing 2022 Diwali Air Pollution in Delhi To get to the bottom of this, the Smart Air team in India …
