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 …

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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 …

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Where Does India’s Air Pollution Come From?

In our 2022 25 most polluted cities report, 9 Indian cities made the list. So where does India’s air pollution come from? Let’s dive into to see what the sources are of India’s serious air pollution. Sources of India’s Air Pollution: By Industry A study undertaken by Council on Energy, …

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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 …

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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 …

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Delhi smog tower

Delhi Unveils Smog-Fighting 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. To combat air pollution, the Delhi government recently installed a new smog tower in the center of the city. But will this Delhi smog tower have an effect …

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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 …

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Exercising in Delhi air pollution

At What Point Is Exercise in Delhi Pollution Harmful?

Air pollution is one of the biggest killers in Delhi. So, it would make sense to wonder whether exercising on a polluted day in Delhi does more harm than good. Below is a picture of people exercising in Delhi with PM2.5 air pollution levels at 150 micrograms or an AQI …

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Where Does Delhi’s Air Pollution Come From?

Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in the world. PM2.5 pollution levels often reach more than 10 times the World Health Organization’s annual limit. So what are the main sources of Delhi’s air pollution? Smart Air dove into the data to get to the root of where Delhi’s …

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