US Air Pollution Standard Not Good For Asthmatic Children

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

The Inner City Asthma Study Group researchers has found that air pollution is the major reason behind asthma in children especially those among 5 and 12 years. They also suggest that asthma management plans for inner-city children may need to include reduced exposure to air pollutants. Thus the study brings questions about the quality of [...]

Brick Kiln Pollution Causing Asthma, Lung Cancer… In Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

The air pollution emitted by brick kilns in Rawalpindi is causing serious health problems like asthma, lung cancer and in some cases serious eye infections among its inhabitants. There are nearly 50 brick kilns in the Rawalpindi and Islamabad jurisdiction. But the state authority is silent over the issue.