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ICIMOD Launches Air Quality Dashboard to Track and Forecast Pollution in the Indo-Gangetic Plain
Millions in the Indo-Gangetic plain and Himalayan foothills are exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution, with PM2.5 levels recently reported as 20 times above the World Health Organization’s recommended limit. To address this, the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has introduced an Air Quality Dashboard, providing real-time and forecasted air pollution data.…
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The Role of Testing in Addressing Pollution and Waste in Air, Water, and Soil
Pollution and waste are pressing environmental issues that adversely affect human health, biodiversity, and the planet’s ecosystems. Contaminants in the air, water, and soil pose significant risks, and testing these environmental elements is essential for understanding their presence, concentrations, and impact. Monitoring air, water, and soil quality provides key data that can be used to…
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The Importance of Air Quality Testing: Understanding Air Pollution, Causes and Its Effects
Air quality testing is an essential process for evaluating the condition of the air and its potential impact on both health and the environment. With rapid urbanization and industrial activities on the rise, pollution levels in the air are also increasing. Regular air quality testing provides valuable data on harmful substances like particulate matter, gases,…
