April 6, 2026

Science Chronicle

A Science and Technology Blog

April 6, 2026

Science Chronicle

A Science and Technology Blog

Day: July 16, 2025

AerosolAir pollutionEnvironment

Some cities in the northwestern, northern Indo-Gangetic Plain shielded from long-range aerosol pollution

Aerosol coming from outside was not adding to the pollution already seen in the cities that are referred to as urban aerosol clean islands. Instead, these cities in northwest and in the northern Indo-Gangetic Plain region were stopping or diverting the incoming aerosol and moving it around the city

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FoodFront-of-package labelsHFSS productsUltraprocessed food

Targeting Indian snacks without introducing front-of-package labels for HFSS products is a clear half measure

If the Health Ministry is indeed serious in promoting healthy dietary habits, why has it failed to introduce clear front-of-package labels to caution consumers of food products loaded with sugar, salt and/or saturated fat products? And why has it done nothing to regulate adversiments and promotion of unhealthy food?

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