Information Education Communication (IEC)

#AirQuality is worse if you live near traffic junctions, mines, industries etc. Specific measures to reduce pollution in these areas need to be taken. #AQI #AirPollution #ClimateCrisis #…

#VehicularEmission is a major contributor to NOX and PM2.5 pollution. Using public transport & either cycling/walking for shorter distances will help a great deal in improving #AirQuality #…

#AirQualityIndex is measured based on real-time. It is updated every hour. For example, air quality that was measured between 8.00 am to 9.00 am is reported at 9.00 am, and so on. #AirPollution #…

#ClimateChange induced #oceanacidification and #oceanwarming are affecting the life of marine species and the livelihood of people depending on it. Bold steps are needed to reduce the use of fossil…

#EcosystemRestoration is the process of reversing the degradation of ecosystems, such as landscapes, lakes and oceans to regain their ecological functionality. One way to do this is by keeping fossil…

#AQI is calculated on the presence of eight major chemical pollutants which are known to be most harmful to human health. #AirPollutionkills #ClimateCrisis #RightToCleanAir #KnowYourAir #BeAirAware

Keep a constant lookout for the air quality in your locality. When the #AirQuality is good, you can actively spend more time outdoors, breathe in as much fresh air you can, and get involved in high-…

If #AQI falls under the poor, very poor or severe category in your locality, people who have compromised health condition, children and older adults should refrain from spending time outdoors. An…

#AirQualityIndex ranges from 0 to 500. In India, based on the air quality, there are six AQI categories, namely Good (0-50), Satisfactory (51-100), Moderate (101-200), Poor (201-300), Very Poor(301-…

Being #NaturalBioengineers, turtles play an important role in the ecosystem by keeping the landscape healthy. India has 10% of the world’s 50 most threatened freshwater turtle species and immediate…

The link between #biodiversityloss and #climatechange is well-established and both need to be tackled hand in hand by joined-up policies. This is only possible with very bold and very fast changes to…

#AirQualityIndex is an index through which air quality is reported on a daily basis. Awareness of daily levels of #AirPollution is essential. You can use a range of websites, like www.aqi.in to know…