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A study published in the Journal of Hazardous Materials found that exposure to air pollution, particularly ozone and particulate matter, can negatively impact female fertility and embryo quality. Researchers from Fujian Medical University in China conducted a prospective cohort study involving 688 women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic
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A new study on the environmental impact of computer-aided diagnosis (CADx) in colonoscopy has found that while CADx may reduce the number of unnecessary polypectomies, it could lead to increased greenhouse gas emissions associated with the devices themselves. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Oslo, quantified and
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Researchers at the Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies have made significant progress in developing sustainable energy solutions by exploring the potential of carbon-based catalysts for CO2 reduction. According to a recent study, these carbon-based materials can be customized through various methods, such as heteroatom doping and composite
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As the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi prepares to face another harsh winter season, the city is gearing up for a unique experiment to combat rising air pollution. Between October 28 and 30, Delhi will conduct artificial rain through cloud seeding, marking the first-of-its-kind attempt to mitigate the hazardous
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Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced a pioneering effort to combat the city's chronic air pollution by inducing artificial rain through cloud seeding, marking a first-of-its-kind attempt in the capital. The pilot project, which has completed its preparatory phase, aims to bring favorable weather conditions between
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Researchers in China have developed a new hierarchical optimization framework using an improved multi-agent deep reinforcement learning algorithm for multi-zone coordination control of building energy systems. This framework aims to optimize energy costs, indoor air quality, and energy consumption while ensuring safety constraint satisfaction. The proposed method decouples discrete operational
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Cloud seeding is being attempted in Delhi to tackle the city's severe air pollution. The experiment involves using aircraft or drones to release particles of silver iodide into clouds, which can trigger precipitation. However, experts have expressed skepticism about the efficacy of this method, citing the complexity of
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Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced a pioneering effort to combat the city's chronic air pollution by inducing artificial rain through cloud seeding, marking a first-of-its-kind attempt in the capital. The pilot project, which has completed its preparatory phase, aims to bring favorable weather conditions between
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Neste, a leading producer of renewable aviation fuel and renewable diesel, has partnered with Boliden Kevitsa, a polymetallic mine in Northern Finland, to introduce Neste MY Renewable Diesel in the mine's diesel vehicles. This decision aims to reduce the carbon footprint of vehicle use at the Sodankylä mine
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Despite efforts from several agency programs, the world is not making progress quickly enough to achieve the goal of reducing methane emissions by 30 percent by 2030, according to a United Nations report. Methane, released by the burning of fossil fuels, leaky landfills, and industrial agriculture, warms the planet up
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The air quality in New Delhi ranks among the worst in the world, and experts attribute the problem to a mix of vehicle emissions, construction, demolition, heavy industry, and seasonal events like Diwali, which see the burning of crop waste and fireworks. The city's unique geography, with mountains
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The annual Diwali festival has brought its usual toxic legacy to Gurgaon, with residents continuing to grapple with respiratory issues despite a marginal improvement in the city's air quality indices. The spike in PM2.5 concentration has taken a toll on the city's residents, with hospitals
