How Healthy Are Delhi Kids’ Lungs?
In 2008, the Chittranjan National Cancer Institute (CNCI) in Kolkata published the results from a study examining the health of lung function among school children, aged 4-17, in Delhi. To test whether...
View ArticleSmart Air Filters Featured in the Hindu
On March 31, Smart Air Filters was exclusively featured in The Hindu’s Business Line. In “Making cleaner air affordable the DIY way,” Chetna Mehra highlighted our commitment to providing clean air at a...
View ArticleDoes Spring Bring Better Air to Delhi?
Delhi Winters are notoriously known for bad levels of air pollution, but we often hear that air gets cleaner come Spring. We were curious what was happening in our own backyard, so we put out our Dylos...
View ArticleFeeling the Heat? You’re Feeling the Pollution Too.
Had trouble breathing lately? It might be because despite popular opinion, Delhi’s air pollution levels aren’t doing so great in the summer heat. Our team regularly monitors air quality through the Air...
View ArticleAir Pollution Can Break Your Heart
For years, air pollution has been linked to heart disease but scientists haven’t been able to understand how, exactly, it breaks your heart. Last week, researchers in the U.S. released results from a...
View ArticleA $3 Billion Pollution ‘Solution’ in Delhi – But Will It Work?
Last week, the Ministry of Urban Development announced a Rs. 19,762 crore ($2.95 billion) solution to reduce vehicular pollution in Delhi. If approved, the proposal will seek to reduce emissions from...
View ArticleIs Summer Air Better Than Winter Air?
Summer is here, bringing with it clearer skies and certainly cleaner air. Right? Summer always seems to drive out the dense clouds of pollution that suffocate many Indian cities. However, while summer...
View Article10 Facts About Air Pollution
Air pollution can be confusing. As a topic, it’s often not well understood or well-reported about. That means separating fact from fiction can often be hard to do. In some cases, it is difficult to...
View ArticleFor Delhi’s Traffic Police, More Air Means More Problems
Have you have ever wondered about the effects of Delhi’s air on people who work outdoors? How about Delhi’s traffic police? We sure have at Smart Air, and we have been waiting for research to catch...
View ArticleAir Pollution Affects Fertility and Newborn Baby Health
How does air pollution negatively effect a mother’s fertility and newborn baby health? Many studies have been done on the effects of air pollution on the health of adults, but let’s take a look into...
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