The oxidative potential (OP) of particulate matter (PM) is a major driver of PM-associated health effects. In India, the emission sources defining PM-OP, and their local/regional nature, are yet to be ...
New Delhi: A new study by IIT-Kanpur has revealed that incomplete combustion of various fuels plays a significant role in the poor air quality and associated health risks in north India. The study ...
A research team has determined that open burning of biomass—still widely practiced in many regions—produces the highest ...