Why indoor and outdoor air quality matters more than ever in India
India faces a growing air quality crisis, with 14 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities. While outdoor pollution garners attention, indoor air – where people spend over 90 percent of their time – is often worse. Poor ventilation, exposure
Air quality monitoring to upkeep Health
Pankaj Saxena, Director of Iflow India Innovations, discusses using outdoor and indoor air quality sensors to monitor pollutants and their storage. He says IFlow India offers cutting-edge solutions for monitoring and managing indoor and outdoor air quality. Using real-time data
RESET Air standard ensures optimal indoor air quality
Ms. Anjanette Green explains the RESET Air Standard mandates continuous monitoring of IAQ, data completeness, quality, and performance to promote healthier, more productive environments through actionable, real-time insights. RESET focuses on the air quality breathed by the people occupying the
The Importance of CO2 in Indoor Air Quality
Urbanisation has made the global population spend most of their time indoors, making indoor air quality (IAQ) a public health issue. Poor IAQ causes respiratory and multiple cognitive impairments. One of the critical pollutants affecting IAQ is carbon dioxide (CO2).
Air quality management with Smart HVAC
Tackling air quality is one of the rising concerns in resolving environmental issues. India’s built environment is witnessing a paradigm shift in how air quality is monitored and managed. In India’s cities, where smog and dust often dominate the skyline, a quiet transformation is
Combating air pollution with IoT and UV technology
Indoor and outdoor air pollution sources vary, with indoor contaminants often originating from combustion, building materials, and biological agents. Harsh Gupta, Manager, Blue Star, shares the mitigation methods using IoT and UV technology How do indoor air pollution sources differ from
Behind closed doors: The toxic truth about indoor air
This article discusses the often-overlooked challenge of indoor air pollution in India. While outdoor pollution dominates headlines, the truth is that many Indians—particularly women, children, and the elderly—face daily exposure to pollutants inside their homes. Dr. Ajay Nagpure, a Scientist at
What pollutes Indian cities?
India faces voluminous air quality challenges. It alone accounts for six of the nine most polluted cities, with pollution sources including vehicular emissions, industrial discharges, construction dust, and crop residue burning. A recent report indicates that only 17 percent of the world’s cities meet air
What pollutes Indian cities?
India faces voluminous air quality challenges. It alone accounts for six of the nine most polluted cities, with pollution sources including vehicular emissions, industrial discharges, construction dust, and crop residue burning. A recent report indicates that only 17 percent of the world’s cities meet air
Strengthening Pollution Boards power to protect environment
The Supreme Court confirms the authority of central and state pollution control boards to impose fixed compensatory damages on large establishments exceeding 20,000 sq meters under the provisions of the Water and Air Acts. The Court clarified that these powers