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2 articles for “PM2.5 and PM10”

• Published Subscription Review Article 7 Feb 2026

  Unveiling Bihar's Atmospheric Crisis: A Synoptic Review of PM 2.5 Dynamics, Source Attribution, and Airshed Vulnerabilities in the Eastern Indo-Gangetic Plain (Bihar)

  By Krishna Roy, Amrita Raj Bharti, Umakant Kumar, Animesh Kumar, Shashi Prabha Dubey

  Abstract: Bihar, situated in the pollution-trapping Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP), faces a severe air pollution crisis characterized by annual PM2.5 concentrations of 80–100 μg m-3 exceeding WHO guidelines (5 μg m-3) and Indian NAAQS (40 μg m-3) by 4–6-fold. This review synthesizes data from CPCB/BSPCB monitoring, MODIS satellite retrievals, and peer-reviewed studies (2000–2025) to assess ambient air quality, sources, health impacts, policies, and research gaps in the state. PM2.5 and PM10 dominate, …

  Published in International Journal of Pollution: Prevention & Control · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–10 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 4 May 2025

  Lung Function Decline Among Brick Kiln Workers in Haryana Due to Chronic Particulate Matter Exposure

  By Stephen Monday, Atul Khajuria, Eric Kwasi Elliason, Gagan, J. Samuel Kamanda

  Abstract: In Haryana, India, brick kiln workers are subjected to high levels of Particulate Matter (PM) which has been shown to deteriorate respiratory health. This study looks into the effect sustained exposure to particulate pollution has on lung function among workers in the brick kilns. The objective of the study was to assess the impact of chronic exposure to particulate matter on lung function among brick kiln workers in Haryana. A …

  Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 11–16 Read article →