Podcasts about AQI

Joining us today is Danish Khaliq, a key figure behind HUBCO's entry into Pakistan's EV ecosystem, and a former Canadian government policy expert.In this episode, we discuss the true economics of electric vehicles in Pakistan, HUBCO's partnership with BYD, and why EVs are the future. We explore the broader impact on fuel imports, air quality, and government policy, while breaking down whether Pakistan can localize EVs or even become an exporter in the future.This episode answers:• Are EVs really 3x cheaper than fuel cars?• How much can Pakistan save in fuel import bills?• Is BYD the Tesla of Asia?• Can we build EV infrastructure fast enough?• Will EVs impact Pakistan's AQI & urban health?Watch till the end to understand more about Pakistan's EV future.Socials:TBT's Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings Muzamil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan Muzamil's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muzamilhasanDanish's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danish-khaliq

In episode 158, Laura chats with Mike Feldstein, air quality expert and founder of JASPR. Before creating the sleekest, most powerful air purifier on the market, Mike spent years in the wildfire and flood restoration sector, as well as air quality consulting, witnessing firsthand how much polluted air can damage people's wellbeing. Mike and Laura discuss why you should truly care about the quality of air in your home, signs that your air quality is poor and impacting your health, best practices for keeping your home clean, and simple things you can do to improve air quality. If you're in Los Angeles or have been affected by the wildfires, check out Mike's FREE Wildfire Smoke Course. Use code FUNC for a huge discount at JASPR. Adapt Naturals: Code FUNC for 30% off at Adapt Naturals. Naturepedic: Code FUNC15 for 15% off organic mattresses and bedding at Naturepedic. FMCA: Code FUNC at  Functional Medicine Coaching Academy

A recent study by the U.N. children's agency UNICEF found that more than 500 million children in East Asia and Pacific countries breathe unhealthy air. The pollution is linked to the deaths of 100 children under age 5 every day. June Kunugi, UNICEF's Regional Director for East Asia, said the polluted air limits growth, harms lungs and affects thinking abilities.联合国儿童机构联合国儿童基金会最近的一项研究发现，东亚和太平洋国家有超过5亿儿童呼吸不健康的空气。 污染与每天5岁以下100名儿童的死亡有关。 联合国儿童基金会东亚地区主任六月库吉（June Kunugi）表示，污染的空气限制增长，伤害肺部并影响思维能力。“Every breath matters, but for too many children every breath can bring harm,” she said.她说：“每一次呼吸都很重要，但是对于太多的孩子来说，每个呼吸都会造成伤害。”Over 6,000 cities in 117 countries now record and follow air quality levels. Many mobile apps include air quality information as well. But it can be difficult to know how bad the air is by looking at these numbers.现在，117个国家 /地区有6,000多个城市记录并遵循空气质量水平。 许多移动应用程序还包括空气质量信息。 但是，通过查看这些数字，很难知道空气有多糟。To help people better understand air quality levels, many countries have established an air quality index, or AQI. Larger numbers on this index mean worse air.为了帮助人们更好地了解空气质量水平，许多国家已经建立了空气质量指数或AQI。 该指数上的数量较大，意味着空气较差。Different countries have different air quality standards. For example, India's daily PM 2.5 limit is more than 1.5 times higher than in Thailand and 4 times higher than WHO standards.不同国家的空气质量标准不同。 例如，印度的每日PM 2.5限制比泰国高1.5倍，比WHON标准高4倍。For individuals, experts say the goal should be to limit exposure when air quality is bad, by staying indoors or wearing a mask. This is not always possible, though. Danny Djarum is with the World Resources Institute. He told the AP there are many people who live or work outside and “can't really afford” to stay indoors.对于个人而言，专家说，目标应该是在空气质量不好，呆在室内或戴口罩时限制曝光。 但是，这并不总是可能。 丹尼·贾鲁姆（Danny Djarum）与世界资源研究所（World Resources Institute）在一起。 他告诉美联社，有很多人在外面生活或工作，并且“真的负担不起”留在室内。People also need to watch indoor air pollution that can be caused by common household activities like cooking or burning incense.人们还需要观看室内空气污染，这可能是由烹饪或燃烧香（例如烹饪或燃烧香）引起的。While air purifiers can help reduce indoor air pollution, experts say they do have limitations. The devices work by pulling air from a room and then pushing it through a filter that traps pollutants. The filtered air is then sent back into the room.虽然空气净化器可以帮助减少室内空气污染，但专家说它们确实有局限性。 设备通过从房间拉出空气，然后通过捕获污染物的过滤器将其推送出来。 然后将过滤的空气发送回房间。Air purifiers work best when used in small spaces and when people are nearby. This is because they can only clean a certain amount of air, said Rajasekhar Balasubramanian of the National University of Singapore. He added, “If we have a tiny air purifier in a large room, it won't be effective.”空气净化器在小空间和附近的人们时使用最佳。 新加坡国立大学的Rajasekhar Balasubramanian说，这是因为他们只能清理一定数量的空气。 他补充说：“如果我们在一个大房间里有一个很小的空气净化器，那将不会有效。”

patreon.com/callchelseaperetti Chelsea explores ASMR—crunchy snacks, plastic sounds, and the perils of ASMR gatekeeping—while fielding calls on parenting through calamities, AQI confusion, and the fleeting magic of sumo oranges. A caller stuck in traffic gets pulled into an immigration deep dive and sings classical Indian music, Chelsea contemplates the hamster wheel of social media, liberals hating each other, and whether a pig eating Pop Rocks would be the ultimate ASMR. Along the way, she hangs up on an Olympian, questions a possible fart sound, and revisits Beavis & Butthead as a coping mechanism.

Gaurav, CFA and Co-founder at Zeno Realty, provides insights to investors based on raw data. Deepti Mallik is an Entrepreneur and Real Estate Portfolio Manager. She was featured in SonyLiv's Million Dollar Listing, the first reality show based on the real estate industry. They help HNIs and NRIs make better investment decisions by analyzing these numbers. The Report 2024 of All the High Rises Download Link You can follow the panel: Gaurav: https://x.com/GauravGupta_RE Deepti: https://www.instagram.com/that.realtor.girl/?igsh=bXllMmRjd2J3ZmZk In this episode, Vinamre and the panel talk about: - The rapid growth of Gurugram and the reasons behind it - Investing in real estate: good or bad, Dealing with different types of clients - The reason behind the absurd price rise of Gurgaon real estate - How high AQI affects real estate prices, Views on fractional partnership - The DLF story and how living in The Camellias and other prime apartments can change your lifestyle - The reason behind the fascination with DLF high-rises Watch the episode to dive deeper into Gurugram's real estate growth and lifestyle changes. Timestamps: 0:00 - Trailer1:00 - Their Background4:28 - Realtor vs. Broker vs. Developer vs. Real Estate Investor8:49 - How Gurgaon Rapidly Grew13:12 - Land Buyers vs. Home Buyers18:42 - Why Millennials in Gurgaon End Up Buying Homes There22:35 - Investing in Real Estate30:06 - Dealing with Clients with Different Budgets40:37 - The Absurd Rise in Housing Prices in Gurgaon45:48 - Does Pollution Affect Real Estate Prices?54:01 - Client Profiles and High-Profile Clients1:05:25 - The Worst Part of Their Job1:12:55 - The DLF Story1:20:19 - How Life Changes After Living in DLF1:23:55 - Dream International Real Estate Destinations1:30:15 - Fractional Ownership1:33:15 - Good Financing Options for Buying a Home1:38:25 - Conclusion ==================================================================== This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Dostcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557567524054 ==================================================================== Contact Us For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com

Send us a textIn this conversation, pediatric pulmonologist Dr. Irina Dralyuk discusses the importance of lung health, especially in light of recent fires affecting air quality in Los Angeles. She explains the significance of air quality indices (AQI), and its limitations.  She reviews the use of air purifiers and masks, to protect lung health, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children with pre-existing conditions.  She emphasizes the importance of post-exposure care, the role of vitamins and homeopathic remedies, and the impact of nutrition on lung health. Dr Dralyuk also addresses exercise considerations during times of poor air quality, school safety measures, and the current trends in pediatric respiratory issues. She concludes with an optimistic outlook on lung healing and recovery, reassuring parents about the resilience of the lungs and the body's ability to heal itself.Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner. For more content from Dr Jessica Hochman:Instagram: @AskDrJessicaYouTube channel: Ask Dr JessicaWebsite: www.askdrjessicamd.com-For a plant-based, USDA Organic certified vitamin supplement, check out : Llama Naturals Vitamin and use discount code: DRJESSICA20-To test your child's microbiome and get recommendations, check out: Tiny Health using code: DRJESSICA Do you have a future topic you'd like Dr Jessica Hochman to discuss? Email Dr Jessica Hochman askdrjessicamd@gmail.com.The information presented in Ask Dr Jessica is for general educational purposes only. She does not diagnose medical conditions or formulate treatment plans for specific individuals. If you have a concern about your child's health, be sure to call your child's health care provider.

 - Sương mù dày đặc và giá lạnh tiếp tục bao trùm vùng thủ đô New Delhi và một số khu vực phía Bắc của Ấn Độ vào hôm nay (10/1). Tình trạng thời tiết khắc nghiệt khiến tầm nhìn giảm xuống gần như bằng 0. Trong khi đó, chất lượng không khí (AQI) tại New Delhi đã xuống mức nghiêm trọng Chủ đề : Sương mù, Ấn Độ

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What do AQI levels actually tell us? What are the short and long term effects of air pollution? Why doesn't the WHO recommend masks for air pollution? Do air purifiers really help? And what steps can the government take to tackle this problem effectively?Today on the show, we are joined by Dr. G.C. Khilani to discuss everything you need to know about air pollution. Dr. Khilani is the chairman of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine at PSRI Hospital in Delhi and a member of the WHO's Technical Advisory Group on Air Pollution and Health.Hosted and produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar(This episode was first published on the 2nd of December, 2024)

संसदीय समिति ने कर दिया किसानों का समर्थन, डल्लेवाल ने SC से मांगी मदद, सीमा हैदर के पेट में 7 महीने का बच्चा, इस बार सबूत के साथ खुलासा, न्यूजीलैंड की ODI और T20 टीम का ऐलान, इस युवा सनसनी को पहली बार मिला मौका, दिल्ली में फिर सांसों पर संकट, AQI 400 के पार; 6 इलाकों की हवा की हालत 'गंभीर', हिमाचल में भीषण ठंड, नदियों में जमा पानी; जम्मू-कश्मीर में 0 से नीचे गिरा पारा

बांग्लादेश में मिली धमकी, पैदल सीमा पार कर भारत में घुसी 17 साल की हिंदू लड़की, मां से बाप के बारे में पूछो; सैलरी मांगी तो भड़क गए FIITJEE के चेयरमैन, डोनाल्ड ट्रम्प की जीत के साथ एलन मस्क ने रचा इतिहास, 400 अरब डॉलर की हुई संपत्ति, बिगड़ने के बाद फिर सुधरी दिल्ली की हवा, 199 AQI; अगले 6 दिनों का जानें हाल, अनुष्का शर्मा और विराट कोहली के बेटे ने गूगल सर्च 2024 में बनाई जगह

Join Jim and Greg on 3 Martini Lunch as they explore the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, weighing its upsides and potential dangers. They also dive into why DC-area drivers rank among the worst in the nation, offering some humorous observations.First, they celebrate the end of the Assad regime, marking the conclusion of more than 50 years of brutality and oppression. They discuss how Assad's fall weakens Iran and undermines its terrorist allies in the Middle East. This is also a big embarrassment for Russia. While President Biden tries to claim credit, Jim and Greg provide a dose of reality on who deserves recognition.Next, they analyze the troubling implications of Assad's downfall. The rebel coalition includes extremist leaders with close ties to Al Qaeda and ISIS, raising serious doubts about the possibility of a moderate or democratic future in Syria. They also highlight the danger of the U.S. supporting groups with such alarming histories and intentions.Finally, they lighten the mood with a new Lending Tree report showing that DC-area drivers are among the worst in the nation - especially in the District of Columbia and in Maryland - when it comes to speeding, accidents, drunk driving and more. They explain how this data only confirms what they already knew from driving on and around the Beltway. Please visit our great sponsors:Lumenhttps://lumen.me/3MLVisit Lumen.me/3ML for 15% off your purchase.NetSuitehttps://NetSuite.com/MARTINIDownload your FREE CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning at NetSuite.com/MARTINIOmaha Steakshttps://omahasteaks.comSave 50% off sitewide during the Christmas gift buying season and be sure to use promo codeTHREE ML for an extra $30 off.

What do AQI levels actually tell us? What are the short and long term effects of air pollution? Why doesn't the WHO recommend masks for air pollution? Do air purifiers really help? And what steps can the government take to tackle this problem effectively?Today on the show, we are joined by Dr. G.C. Khilani to discuss everything you need to know about air pollution. Dr. Khilani is the chairman of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine at PSRI Hospital in Delhi and a member of the WHO's Technical Advisory Group on Air Pollution and Health.Hosted and produced by Shashank BhargavaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 27th of November and here are the headlines.Parliamentary ProtestsThe proceedings in both Houses of Parliament were adjourned after Opposition MPs raised slogans demanding discussions on issues like the Adani bribery case, Sambhal violence, and rising crime in Delhi. In the Rajya Sabha, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar rejected 18 notices for a joint parliamentary probe into the Adani bribery charges and other matters. As protests escalated, MPs began shouting slogans, leading to the adjournment. Meanwhile, a parliamentary committee on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill will meet today to review suggestions, but Opposition members are asking for more time to finish their work.Adani Group's ClarificationAdani Green Energy (AGEL) clarified that neither Chairman Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, nor Managing Director Vneet Jaain have been charged under the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The statement comes after reports suggested charges against the trio. Senior lawyer Mukul Rohatgi also confirmed that neither Gautam nor Sagar Adani face charges in the serious counts of the US prosecutors' five-count indictment. AGEL's clarification aims to clear any confusion about the involvement of its top executives in alleged violations.Delhi Air Quality UpdateDelhi's air quality remains in the “very poor” category with an AQI of 301, improving slightly from Monday's 392. Areas like Mundka and Bawana recorded the worst levels. Due to the pollution, schools in Delhi switched to a hybrid model with both in-person and online classes, as mandated by the Supreme Court. The temperature dipped to 11.6°C, and visibility at the airport was reduced to 1,600 meters. Authorities have forecast a mainly clear day ahead, though pollution concerns persist.Lebanon-Israel CeasefireA ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon took effect, following an agreement brokered by the US and France. Hamas expressed support for Lebanon's efforts to protect its people and hopes for a broader deal to end the Gaza war. While international peace efforts remain stalled, Lebanon's military is preparing to deploy in the south to help maintain the ceasefire, urging residents near the border to stay away until the Israeli military retreats. This marks a tentative step toward reducing tensions in the region.Pakistan Protest UpdatePakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, led by former PM Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi, called off a planned sit-in protest in Islamabad. The decision came after violent clashes between security forces and protesters. The PTI had attempted to march towards the D-Chowk, but security forces used tear gas to disperse them. PTI leaders, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Ali Amin Gandapur, urged protesters to return home, citing a temporary pause in the movement.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

First, The Indian Express' Shubhangi Khapre shares details of the incident that led to the accusations that BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde was distributing cash for votes on the eve of Maharashtra assembly elections. She shares the facts of what happened, Vinod Tawde's reaction and more.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Amitabh Sinha about the developments at the COP29 conference being held at Baku in Azerbaijan. He shares the agenda of the conference, the major topics of discussion and the expectations of the outcome. (13:34)And in the end, we talk about Delhi's slightly improved AQI and the predictions for the upcoming week. (24:44)Produced and hosted by Niharika Nanda and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 22th of November and here are this week's headlines.Karnataka's Anti-Naxal Force shot and killed fugitive Naxal leader Vikram Gowda in a gunbattle on Monday night in Udupi. The 44-year-old had been a key member of the banned CPI (Maoist) group, considered one of the last remaining major Naxal leaders from Karnataka. His death follows the 2021 arrest of another top leader, B.G. Krishnamurthy. With Gowda's death, the remaining underground Naxals in Karnataka come down to just seven, including four women.Delhi's air quality hit alarming levels early Tuesday, with an AQI of 492, placing the capital in the "severe-plus" category. Certain areas, including Alipur and Anand Vihar, surpassed the 500 mark. This means Delhi residents are breathing in pollutants equivalent to 50 cigarettes a day, posing serious health risks to everyone, not just those with pre-existing conditions. The government has implemented its highest emergency measures, and the Supreme Court has ordered these actions to remain in place until further notice. Additionally, Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced a 50% work-from-home policy for both private and government offices due to severe air pollution.As polling concluded in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, urban voter ahpathy remained a challenge for the Election Commission, which frequently ran campaigns to encourage people to come out in large numbers and vote. Despite being the state's largest city and the country's financial and entertainment hub, Mumbai recorded the lowest vote turnout at 51.27 per cent, just 1 per cent higher than 48.4 per cent turnout in 2019. Meanwhile, Gadchiroli saw the highest turnout at 69.63 per cent. In Jharkhand, Jamtara recorded the highest turnout at 76.16 per cent, while Bo-ka-ro had the lowest at 60.97 per cent. After casting his vote in Thane, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde expressed his confidence in securing a thumping victory in the ongoing Assembly polls. Shinde said, quote “People have seen their two-and-a-half years of rule vis-a-vis the work done by us in the same amount of time. People will vote for development and for the work done by us,” unquote.In a major legal development, US prosecutors have indicted Gautam Adani, the chairman of Adani Group, along with seven others, accusing them of orchestrating a $250 million bribery scheme. The charges allege the group bribed Indian officials to secure power contracts in India. Alongside the indictment, the US SEC is seeking penalties and a jury trial for Adani and his associates, citing their operations in the US and impact on American investors. The political war over the Adani bribery case heats up as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accuses the Indian government of supporting Gautam Adani, who was indicted in the US for allegedly offering over $200 million in bribes. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra hit back, accusing Congress of destabilizing Indian markets with false propaganda. He questioned why Congress-ruled states had welcomed Adani's investments despite the controversy.On the global front, Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile from its southern Astrakhan region in an attack against Ukraine. Kyiv's air force said this is the first time since the war broke out that Russia has used a long-range missile. Meanwhile, Ukraine on Wednesday said that Russia hit it with a “a massive information-psychological attack” by dispersing fake warning, alledgedly from Ukrainian military intelligence, about an imminent mass air attack. Following the Main Directorate of Intelligence's statement Reuters reported, quote “This message is a fake, it contains grammatical errors typical of Russian information and psychological operations,” unquoteThis was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 20th of November and here are the headlines.Maharashtra and Jharkhand Elections UpdateAs of 3 pm, voter turnout in Maharashtra stands at 45.53%, while Jharkhand's Phase 2 polling has recorded 61.47%. Maharashtra's 288 Assembly seats are in play, with the Mahayuti coalition facing off against the Maha Vikas Aghadi. In Jharkhand, Chief Minister Hemant Soren seeks re-election while the BJP hopes to disrupt his plans. Voter engagement is key in these crucial contests, as both states head toward pivotal elections shaping the future of their leadership.Bitcoin Allegations in Maharashtra ElectionsNationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Supriya Sule and Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole have filed complaints with cyber police and the Election Commission over Bitcoin misappropriation allegations. Former IPS officer Ravindranath Patil accused them of using misappropriated Bitcoins to influence the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections. The BJP has released voice notes, claiming a conspiracy, intensifying the controversy on the eve of voting. The investigation into these serious claims is now underway.Delhi Air Quality and Work-from-Home OrdersDelhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced a 50% work-from-home policy for both private and government offices due to severe air pollution. The air quality index (AQI) hit a dangerous 430 on Wednesday, with areas like Mundka reaching 464. While slight improvements were noted, the city remains in a crisis. In response, Gurgaon has also implemented similar measures, urging residents to protect themselves from the ongoing hazardous air conditions.Suicide Bombing in PakistanA suicide bomber attacked a security post in Bannu, northwestern Pakistan, killing 12 security personnel and injuring several others. The bombing, one of the deadliest in recent months, occurred in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The Pakistani military responded to the attack, killing six militants from the Pakistani Taliban, or "khwarij," in the ensuing exchange of fire. This deadly assault marks a significant escalation in violence in the region.US Embassy Closure in KyivThe US Embassy in Kyiv closed on Wednesday, citing concerns of a "potential significant air attack." Embassy employees were instructed to shelter in place as a precautionary measure. The closure follows heightened tensions after Ukraine's missile strike on Russia using US-provided ATACMS. The embassy's warning underscores the ongoing risks in the region, as the US and Ukraine face rising threats amid the ongoing conflict.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

494 या 1600, कितना है दिल्ली का AQI? देसी और विदेशी मॉनिटर में इतने बड़े अंतर की समझिए वजह, वेटिंग नहीं अब मिलेगा कन्फर्म टिकट! भारतीय रेलवे ट्रेनों में जोड़ रहा है हजारों डिब्बे, यूपी उपचुनाव का परिणाम बताएगा बसपा की ताकत, सोशल इंजीनियरिंग के फार्मूले पर मैदान में, संजय मांजरेकर ने पर्थ टेस्ट मैच के लिए चुनी प्लेइंग इलेवन, केएल राहुल को नहीं चाहते ओपनर, Bigg Boss 18 : मेरी बहन को जिस लड़के ने छेड़ा था, आज वो बेड रेस्ट पर है; रजत दलाल का शॉकिंग दावा

AQI 999 से ऊपर नहीं जाता, AQI का उद्देश्य लोगों को एयर क्वालिटी की जानकारी देना है, 999 से ऊपर के प्रदूषण स्तर को "गंभीर" श्रेणी में माना जाता है, जिसमें वायु स्वास्थ्य के लिए अत्यधिक हानिकारक होती है. इससे अधिक प्रदूषण होने पर भी, यह तकनीकी रूप से 999 तक सीमित रहता है, ऐसा क्यों हैं, सुनिए 'ज्ञान ध्यान' में. साउंड मिक्स- नितिन रावत

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 19th of November and here are the headlines.Delhi's Dangerous Air Quality: Inhalation Equivalent to 50 CigarettesDelhi's air quality hit alarming levels early Tuesday, with an AQI of 492, placing the capital in the "severe-plus" category. Certain areas, including Alipur and Anand Vihar, surpassed the 500 mark. This means Delhi residents are breathing in pollutants equivalent to 50 cigarettes a day, posing serious health risks to everyone, not just those with pre-existing conditions. The government has implemented its highest emergency measures, and the Supreme Court has ordered these actions to remain in place until further notice.Political Tensions Escalate in Maharashtra Ahead of PollsTensions flared in Virar, Maharashtra, just a day before state elections, as Bahujan Vikas Aghadi (BVA) workers accused BJP General Secretary Vinod Tawde of distributing cash to sway voters. Election officials recovered nearly Rs 10 lakh from Tawde's hotel room. After a three-hour standoff, a press conference involving political leaders was halted by the Election Commission for violating rules. An FIR has been filed, and the matter is under investigation, with political tensions continuing to rise in the lead-up to the polls.Karnataka Police Kills Fugitive Naxal Leader Vikram GowdaKarnataka's Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) shot and killed fugitive Naxal leader Vikram Gowda in a gunbattle on Monday night in Udupi's Kabbinale forest. Gowda, 44, had been a key member of the banned CPI (Maoist) group, considered one of the last remaining major Naxal leaders from Karnataka. His death follows the 2021 arrest of another top leader, B.G. Krishnamurthy. With Gowda's death, the remaining underground Naxals in Karnataka number just seven, including four women.Tirumala's New Plans to Improve Temple Experience and OperationsThe Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) under its new chairman, B.R. Naidu, has proposed several changes to improve operations at the Lord Venkateswara temple. Key decisions include setting up a panel to reduce darshan waiting times to just 2-3 hours, banning political statements within the temple, and ensuring the use of higher-quality ghee for laddoos. Additionally, the TTD aims to streamline temple operations using AI to manage the flow of devotees. These decisions follow the recent change in state leadership.Putin Revises Russia's Nuclear Doctrine Amid Growing TensionsRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new nuclear doctrine declaring that any conventional attack on Russia, backed by a nuclear power, will be considered a joint assault on Russia. This revision of Russia's nuclear strategy comes on the 1,000th day of the war in Ukraine. The move follows U.S. President Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use longer-range missiles supplied by the U.S. to strike targets inside Russia, further escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

जी-20 शिखर सम्मेलन के दौरान पीएम मोदी ने की अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति जो बाइडन से मुलाकात, जम्मू कश्मीर में बारामूला से सांसद इंजीनियर राशिद की नियमित ज़मानत याचिका परआज फैसला सुनाएगी पटियाला हाउस कोर्ट, राज्य में हिंसा के मद्देनज़र मणिपुर के मुख्यमंत्री की अध्यक्षता में हुई बड़ी बैठक, दिल्ली के कई इलाकों में AQI 500 से ऊपर, महाराष्ट्र के पूर्व गृह मंत्री अनिल देशमुख पर हुआ हमला और एलन मस्क की स्पेसएक्स ने लांच की भारत की जीसैट-एन2 कम्युनिकेशन सैटेलाइट. सुनिए सुबह 10 बजे तक की बड़ी खबरें सिर्फ 5 मिनट में.

In this episode of EarthWise, host Vivaan Mathur sheds light on the escalating air pollution crisis in northern India. With rising AQI levels and smog affecting millions, Vivaan explores the environmental and health consequences while suggesting actionable solutions for a cleaner future. The episode wraps up with an exciting update on Vivaan's newly released children's book on sustainability, inspiring young minds to join the movement for a greener planet. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

This piece focuses on the Anesthesia Quality Institute (AQI), founded in 2009 by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) to promote patient safety and operational efficiency in the profession. The AQI was created for the specific purpose of building and maintaining a national registry of anesthesia cases and outcomes, to enable the benchmarking of patient care in the perioperative period. Presented by Desiree Chappell and Monty Mythen with their guests, Randall Clark, Director of The Anesthesia Quality Institute and immediate past President of The American Society of Anesthesiologists, alongside Marc Bernstein, Chief Information Officer and Executive Director and AQI Executive Director, Anesthesia Quality Institute at The American Society of Anesthesiologists. Further reading: https://www.asahq.org/aqi https://www.asahq.org/shop-asa

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This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Ichha Sharma.Today is the 15th of November and here this week's headlines.The first phase of Jharkhand's Assembly elections, covering 43 seats, recorded a voter turnout of 66 per cent. The seats are in the tribal-dominated South Chotanagpur, northern Pala-mu, and Kolhan regions, with 20 reserved for Scheduled Tribes and six for Scheduled Castes. While the BJP has offered 25 promises as part of its Sankalp Patra, the INDIA bloc has underlined seven “guarantees” in the fields of education, domicile policy, social justice, food, Maiyya Samman Yojna, jobs, and farmers' welfare, replicating its model in Karnataka and Telangana. Over 2 lakh new beneficiaries above the age of 70 received cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana within the first week of Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolling out the expanded version of the flagship health insurance scheme to cover all elderly. According to data available till 7th of November with the National Health Authority, Kerala has registered the highest number of new beneficiaries under the extended version, with nearly 89,000 cards issued for the elderly. The data also shows that 32,000 additional beneficiaries above the age of 70 have re-registered to avail the cover of Rs 5 lakh provided in the extended version with no income limit.In response to escalating violence in Manipur, the central government has deployed 20 additional companies of Central Armed Police Forces to the state. The forces, comprising around 2,000 personnel from CRPF and BSF, will be stationed until 30th of November to maintain order. This follows recent clashes, including the killing of suspected militants in Jiribam and the continued disappearance of six individuals from the May-tee community, including three children, after the violence on Monday.Delhi's air quality reached hazardous levels, with an AQI of 423, prompting serious disruptions at the Indira Gandhi Airport. 151 flights were delayed, and 282 departures faced delays averaging 45 minutes. Environment Minister Gopal Rai called for stricter enforcement of GRAP II measures to combat pollution. He noted an expected improvement in air quality due to rising wind speeds, as the capital continues to struggle with pollution-related issues affecting public health and daily operations.On the global front, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza killed at least six people, including three young siblings, as the conflict in the region intensifies. In Lebanon, an Israeli strike on an apartment building near Beirut killed six and injured 15. Meanwhile, the Biden administration has decided not to restrict weapons transfers to Israel, citing limited progress in facilitating humanitarian aid to Gaza. These actions come amid ongoing violence and international calls for increased humanitarian support for Gaza's civilians.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

This is the Catchup on 3 Things by The Indian Express and I'm Flora Swain.Today is the 14th of November and here are the headlines.At a rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted Congress, accusing some of viewing the killer of Sambhaji Maharaj as a messiah. He questioned if such individuals were against Maharashtra's pride and identity. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi responded, mocking BJP claims about his “red book” with blank pages. Gandhi defended his use of the book, while BJP's Devendra Fadnavis alleged it was a tactic to gain support from urban Naxals and anarchists.Delhi's air quality reached hazardous levels, with an AQI of 423 at 11 am, prompting serious disruptions at Indira Gandhi Airport. 151 flights were delayed, and 282 departures faced delays averaging 45 minutes. Environment Minister Gopal Rai called for stricter enforcement of GRAP II measures to combat pollution. He noted an expected improvement in air quality due to rising wind speeds, as the capital continues to struggle with pollution-related issues affecting public health and daily operations.Rajasthan Police arrested Congress rebel Naresh Meena after violent clashes between his supporters and the police, leaving over 50 injured and 60 vehicles torched. Meena, who contested the Deoli-Uniara bypolls as an Independent, was filmed allegedly slapping the local SDM during voting. He claimed the SDM allowed fake voters at a polling station, prompting a standoff with police. Meena's actions sparked protests, and his arrest followed a night of tensions in Tonk district.The Argentinian delegation has withdrawn from COP29, reportedly on the orders of President Javier Milei. The move, just days into the conference, raised concerns about Argentina's stance on climate action, especially given Milei's ties with US President-elect Donald Trump. Speculation about Argentina's potential exit from the Paris Agreement intensified, although no official confirmation was made. The decision marks a significant shift in the country's international climate policy as Milei consolidates power since taking office in November.Sri Lankans are voting in a crucial parliamentary election, pivotal for President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's government. Dissanayake's September presidential win, marking a rejection of traditional parties, has fueled hopes for economic recovery. However, his failure to secure over 50% of the vote has raised doubts about his party's future success in the election. As the Marxist-leaning president seeks to solidify power, the results will determine his ability to implement economic reforms and navigate the island nation's political landscape.This was the Catch Up on 3 Things by The Indian Express.

Reena Gupta is the Delhi Secretary of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). She is also AAP's National Spokesperson and advises the Delhi government on environmental issues. She has a master's degree in International Development. Before politics, she worked with organizations like Oxfam America and the World Bank, focusing on environmental and sustainable development. She is also a member of Delhi's State-Level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA), where she helps in environmental policies and assessments in the area. You can with connect Reena here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reena.aap?igsh=MWRzbnp3MDN0M2M4eA==Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuptaReenaG?mibextid=LQQJ4dTwitter: https://x.com/reena_guptaa?s=21LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reena-gupta-58682835?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_appYoutube: https://youtube.com/@aap.reenagupta?si=MiyXtSbiag4q80Xc In this episode, Vinamre and Reena talk about: - The ideology of AAP and the switch from activists to politicians - Why Arvind Kejriwal is not the CM and what happened with Swati Maliwal - Who is responsible for the high pollution in the air and the solutions to reduce it - The power clash between the Center and the Delhi government - The workings of the LG and police control, the reality of the Indian economy- The debate of full statehood vs union territory status of Delhi. If you want to know the workings of the Aam Aadmi Party and how we reached this condition of high AQI in Delhi every year, watch this episode. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 0:45 - Did AAP stray away from their core ideals? 10:55 - Is AAP becoming like BJP and Congress? 18:10 - Who makes decisions in AAP? 20:30 - Why is Arvind Kejriwal not the CM now? 25:15 - The Ideology of AAP 31:05 - Reason for the polluted Yamuna 34:30 - The Issue of High AQI in Delhi 42:50 - Cooperation with the central government 46:20 - Ideal solution to reduce High AQI 54:30 - Difficult challenges they face as a party 59:45 - How AAP recruits people 1:05:41 - Stance on Swati Maliwal 1:09:54 - The Statehood of Delhi 1:15:02 - LG and police coordination in Delhi 1:22:20 - Reality of the Indian economy 1:30:45 - Collision with Congress in the election? 1:32:01 - Need of Improvement in quality of life 1:35:50 - Plans for Delhi's nightlife 1:39:55 - Conclusion ==================================================================== This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Dostcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast Dostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557567524054 ==================================================================== Contact Us For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com

केएल राहुल कैसे बनेंगे रोहित शर्मा का रिप्लेसमेंट, ऑस्ट्रेलिया में पहली परीक्षा में हुए फेल, शारदा सिन्हा का अंतिम संस्कार, पटना के गुलाबी घाट पर पंचत्तव में होंगी विलीन, आठ दिनों से दमघोंटू हवा में सांस लेने को मजबूर दिल्लीवाले, AQI बेहद खराब; हेल्थ होने लगी खराब, यासीन मलिक की पत्नी ने राहुल गांधी को लिखा पत्र, कहा- वो ला सकता है JK में शांति, ट्रंप की जीत से एलन मस्क पर डॉलर की बारिश, एक ही दिन में 26.5 अरब डॉलर कमाए

बाबा सिद्दीकी मर्डर केस में पुलिस का एक्शन, सत्येंद्र जैन को मिली जमानत, हरियाणा में नायब सैनी सरकार ने लिए बड़े फैसले, झारखंड NDA में सीट सहमति पर बनी बात, ईडी का मैसूर शहरी विकास प्राधिकरण के ऑफिस में छापा, बिहार में ज़हरीली शराब से मरने वालों की संख्या बढ़ी, दिल्ली में AQI पहुंचा 300 पार, भारत ने लेबनान को भेजी सहायता और बेंगलुरु टेस्ट में टीम इंडिया ने की वापसी, सिर्फ 5 मिनट में सुनिए शाम 7 बजे तक की बड़ी ख़बरें.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made adjustments to the Air Quality Index, or AQI. So Dylan and Jennifer Horton discuss how to use the tool during wildfire smoke season in Oregon. And DEQ air monitoring expert Matt Shrensel goes deeper into what the changes to the AQI mean and why they were made.

Welcome back for an episode with a recurring guest! Over the past few years, the air quality in urban India has gone from a seasonal problem in certain cities to a growing concern among the entire urban population in India. This can be seen in the AQI or Air Quality Index in most Indian cities, with more days of the year in the "severe" and harmful categories.Air pollution has many health effects, both direct and indirect, along with other factors like particulate matter. So what steps can be taken to mitigate the impact of poor air quality, both outdoors and in the spaces at which we spend the most time, our homes and workplaces?To answer this, we thought it would be the perfect time to reconnect with one of out first ever gusts on this podcast, and get an update on the issue of air quality in India! To talk to us about this, we have a returning guest in Mr. Abhinav Gupta, CEO of Active Buildings.With a background in engineering, Mr. Gupta started Active Buildings in 2016, to work on smart solutions that increase both the productivity and wellness of building occupants. In this episode Mr. Gupta revisits the current state of air quality in urban India, and talks about some interventions they have deployed in commercial, residential and even public spaces.So get ready for some Concrete Conversations!Follow the hosts on Instagram:Yash's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jumpform/Akshay's: https://www.instagram.com/kapz_99/Background score by Flowerbrain: https://linktr.ee/flowerbrain#TheIndianRealEstatePodcast #RealEstate #PodcastHave questions about Real Estate? Or topic you would love to hear more about on the Podcast? Connect with Concrete Conversations - The Indian Real Estate Podcast through the links below!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theindianrealestatepodcast/LinkedIn :https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-conversationsYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXn-Aw24pqfmULyym7hCi6Q

On April 13, 2024, a cloudy, cool, rainy day resulted in high ozone AQI levels in the Sacramento region. Sonoma Technology scientists discuss this unusual air quality event, known as a stratospheric ozone intrusion.To watch the video version of this episode, visit https://youtu.be/aRF_ceYrcng.

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What does starting a successful brand from ZERO in the Middle Kingdom take? We spoke to Alex Acker and Kristian Li, co-founders of Jing A Beer. Based in Beijing, Jing-A now has 10 tap rooms in the capital, with one in Shenzhen. Jing-A is also available in Singapore. Jing-A describes itself as a brewery that is in constant motion. Started by Kris and Alex in 2012, Jing-A is obsessed with hunting down rare ingredients and unexpected flavours to brew beers, intertwining its distinctive Beijing roots. Alex and Kris also collaborate with brewers from all over the world with the goal of making Beijing one of the great beer brewing capitals of the world. China is, after all, the world's largest beer market, generating $125.6 billion a year in sales. 1. Why did you first come to China, and how did two corporate guys quit their jobs and start a brewery? 2. Can you explain the meaning behind the name, Jing-A? It's the OG of Beijing. 3. How did you get started? What were some challenges for expats living in Beijing setting up a business? How did you overcome them? 4. What are the specific cultural nuances of drinking craft beer in China? Is beer drinking similar to how it is in the West? 5. What does it take to leap into entrepreneurship out of the corporate world? Be Conservative 6. What did the competition look like for you? How did you move people from the competition? 7. What marketing tips can you provide to brands that want to get started? 8. What is the difference between Shanghai's and Beijing's experiences? 9. The AQI beer idea: how to connect the culture to the product 10. What's the situation post-COVID? Has there been a return? How did COVID impact you? 11. Tell us about the 8 X 8 Brewing Project 12. If you did it all over again....would you still do it? How much did timing and luck impact your success? 13. A/B Test: Community, Worker Pale Ale, China 2008!

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I recorded this episode in Delhi - what a time to record! We started with the impact of AQI on lifespan & talk about the impact of pincode on your lifespan. Longevity feels like a field where you need to spend a ton of time in research but Alex shared his views on how we can get started with a lot less. It was interesting to get his thoughts on how young people are approaching the field & the progress we've already made. The contribution of Age1 has been quite phenomenal in the field & their dedication to help more people get started. I've a lot of homework to do in the field & I find it quite exciting. I hope this episode can convince you to get started as well. Here's a good place to start reading in case you're curious: https://www.timeinitiative.org/resources

Dedicated to PacificRimbaud (I will never get enough of your writing) and my loved ones and all those who are currently suffering the most catastrophic AQI.

With the onset of winter, severe levels of air pollution have reemerged as a concern in North India. Various factors have been put forth to explain this malaise: stubble burning in farms, vehicular pollution, and pollution due to the construction sector. But even outside of the winter months, the National Capital Region maintains poor air quality, with an AQI of over 200. Can clean transportation help?To speak of clean transportation, which is key to addressing the issue of vehicular pollution, we must first speak of electric passenger and commercial vehicles, low-emission zones, and so on. Each option comes with its own set of challenges. Electric vehicle uptake is low in India and hovers at around 2 percent owing to relatively higher prices, range anxiety, lengthy charging times, a lack of standardized charging points, and a lack of charging infrastructure. However, there are concerted efforts to promote electric vehicles and alternative forms of cleaner transportation in India. The auto PLI scheme and Delhi's electric vehicle (EV) policy provide incentives that can potentially spur the uptake of electric vehicles. Delhi's EV policy also addresses the issue of scarce charging infrastructure. This appears to have had results since Delhi's electric vehicle sales rose to 9 percent in the September–November quarter of 2021 from around 1 percent in 2019–2020. Nor is price as much of a deterrent as it may initially appear, since initial high costs may be offset by long-term gains from heavy usage, such as low fuel and running and maintenance costs.In this episode of Interpreting India, Amit Bhatt joins Sayoudh Roy to discuss these key questions around clean transportation.Episode ContributorsAmit Bhatt is the India managing director at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). He is based in New Delhi and has over twenty years of experience in transportation, urban development, and management. Before joining ICCT, Amit was executive director for integrated transport at WRI India for twelve years. Prior to this, he worked with the Urban Mass Transit Company, India's leading urban transport consultancy, and with infrastructure leasing and financial services. Sayoudh Roy is a senior research analyst with the Political Economy Program at Carnegie India. His work focuses on the macroeconomic implications of frictions in labor and financial markets and how interactions between them can affect macroeconomic aggregates.Additional ReadingsIndia's Path to Clean Transport is Electric, Strong Central Policies on Zero-Emission Vehicles by Amit Bhatt and Harsimran KaurWhere Are India's Electric Trucks? by Amit Bhatt and Aviral YadavBattery Swapping for Electric Two-Wheelers in India: Strategy Hinterlands, by Pramoda Gode, Sumati Kohli, and Jennifer Callahan How Delhi Is Becoming a Lighthouse City for Electric Mobility in India by Amit BhattImproving Air Quality in Cities Through Transport-Focused Low- and Zero-Emission Zones: Legal Pathways and Opportunities for India by Anuj Dhole, Sandra Wappelhorst, and Amit Bhatt

*) Israeli troops gather around Gaza City, kill several Palestinians in occupied West Bank Israeli ground troops encircled Gaza City in their invasion of Gaza, as top US diplomat Antony Blinken arrived in Israel. The Israeli army announced that four more Israeli soldiers had been killed in overnight fierce fighting in Gaza with Palestinian fighters. And in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian medical sources said eight Palestinians were killed in separate incidents overnight. *) EU prevention of pro-Palestine rallies shows double standard The prevention of pro-Palestinian rallies in some European Union countries constitutes a "double standard," Türkiye's foreign minister has said at a meeting organised by the German Foreign Ministry in Berlin. Minister Hakan Fidan was quoted as saying "Those who allow attacks on our Holy Book, the Quran, under the guise of freedom of expression are blocking those who want to protest the brutal killing of civilians in Palestine." He added that it “is an unacceptable double standard." *) Tunisia postpones vote on law criminalising relations with Israel Tunisia's parliament postponed voting on a draft law that would criminalise the normalisation of relations with Israel. The decision was made during an evening session of the legislative assembly, according to Parliament Speaker Ibrahim Bouderbela. Parliament started discussions over the proposed law in August. *) MSF: Greece 'normalised' illegal pushbacks of asylum seekers Doctors Without Borders accused Kyriakos Mitsotakis' government, stating that Greece has "normalised" abusive pushbacks of asylum seekers within a broader European Union policy that disregards violence against vulnerable individuals in a statement. The organisation also said in a report that MSF teams have borne witness to how normalised pushbacks have become, and to the stark absence of protection for people who seek safety in Greece. *) Air pollution in India's New Delhi turns 'severe' People in New Delhi woke up to a thick layer of toxic haze, and some schools were ordered to be shut for two days as the air quality index entered the "severe" category in several parts of the Indian capital. Residents complained of irritation in the eyes and itchy throats with the air turning a dense grey as the AQI hovered around 480 in some monitoring stations in the city. *) Egypt's Bassem Youssef slams Gaza deportation plan An Egyptian heart surgeon turned comedian has criticised a leaked proposal by Israel to forcibly deport Palestinians from the besieged Gaza to Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, asking why Europe, which has 44 countries, or 50 states of US "take the Israelis" to end the Middle East's protracted conflict. Bassem Youssef said the Israeli proposal of forcible transfer of some 2.3 million Palestinians of Gaza to Sinai was "the worst possible solution", in an interview with British TV host Piers Morgan.

On this week's show we look at the new devices supported by Matter 1.2 and we ask you if you are a Quiet Quitter of your pay TV service. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Netflix Adds Nearly 9 Million Subscribers in Q3; Streamer Says Ad-Supported Plans Up  Nearly 70% From Q2 Hulu, Max and Peacock are introducing a 'pause ads' feature DIRECTV Stream Finally Rolls Out Unlimited DVR to Legacy Subscribers Google Fiber Set To Roll Out Lightning Fast 20 Gig Internet by the End of the Year NextGen TV Devices to Top 10M by Year's End Other: Fix your remote buttons with ButtonWorx Find on-line content with reelgood.com. Matter 1.2 The new device types supported in Matter 1.2 include: Refrigerators – Beyond basic temperature control and monitoring, this device type is also applicable to other related devices like deep freezers and even wine and kimchi fridges. Room Air Conditioners – While HVAC and thermostats were already part of Matter 1.0, stand alone Room Air Conditioners with temperature and fan mode control are now supported. Dishwashers – Basic functionality is included, like remote start and progress notifications. Dishwasher alarms are also supported, covering operational errors such as water supply and drain, temperature, and door lock errors. Laundry Washers – Progress notifications, such as cycle completion, can be sent via Matter. Dryers will be supported in a future Matter release. Robotic Vacuums – Beyond the basic features like remote start and progress notifications, there is support for key features like cleaning modes (dry vacuum vs wet mopping) and additional status details (brush status, error reporting, charging status). Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms – These alarms will support notifications and audio and visual alarm signaling. Additionally, there is support for alerts about battery status and end-of-life notifications. These alarms also support self-testing. Carbon monoxide alarms support concentration sensing, as an additional data point. Air Quality Sensors –  Supported sensors can capture and report on: PM1, PM 2.5, PM 10, CO2, NO2, VOC, CO, Ozone, Radon, and Formaldehyde. Furthermore, the addition of the Air Quality Cluster enables Matter devices to provide AQI information based on the device's location. Air Purifiers – Purifiers utilize the Air Quality Sensor device type to provide sensing information and also include functionality from other device types like Fans (required) and Thermostats (optional). Air purifiers also include consumable resource monitoring, enabling notifications on filter status (both HEPA and activated carbon filters are supported in 1.2). Fans –Matter 1.2 includes support for fans as a separate, certifiable device type. Fans now support movements like rock/oscillation and new modes like natural wind and sleep wind. Additional enhancements include the ability to change the airflow direction (forward and reverse) and step commands to change the speed of airflow.  Are you a quiet Quitter? We received an email from long time listener Mike LaBorde with a link to an article at TV Tech titled The `Quiet Quitters' of Pay TV Continue to Grow. Mike suggests that he is one and as I thought about my situation I decided I am one as well. So what is a Quiet Quitter and are you one of us? A Quiet Quitter is someone who has largely stopped viewing pay TV programming but hasn't dropped their pay TV subscription or “cut-the-cord.”  According to Inscape's recent Q2 2023 TV Market Trends report, about 5% of U.S. cable/satellite households have outright quit viewing content via their satellite and cable TV options in the second quarter of the year. Inscape found that 9% reduced their cable/satellite viewing by 75% or more from Q2 2022 to Q2 2023 (to account for viewing seasonality), but didn't fully quit. Additionally, 8.4% of U.S. cable/satellite households had a drop of 50-75% in cable/satellite viewing time in Q2 2023 from Q2 2022. I did some analysis on my own viewing habits and here are the numbers. Back in 2000 I spent one hour in the morning watching TV, mostly news, and four hours in the evening from 6:00 - 10:00 Monday through Friday. That is a total of five hours a day. I now listen to podcasts as I get ready in the morning which by itself reduces my pay TV usage by 20%. In the evening I watch Youtube for about 30 minutes and then I may turn to linear television for about 30 minutes to an hour while I wait for the family to assemble and watch TV. At this point I've already cut 1 ½ hours of my normal viewing. Once we've settled in to watch TV for the evening it's not from the live TV or the DVR but rather from Hulu, Peacock, Paramount, Max, or Netflix. On a non-sports evening I have cut my linear TV by as much as 90%. So why do I keep my subscription? It's those pesky sports teams that I follow. It's no fun watching delayed. You have to watch them live. The Dodgers, Kings, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and to a lesser degree Tennessee Volunteers keep me paying for DirecTV Stream. We also will record Hallmark Christmas movies and watch them during the holiday season. I count DVR's programming a pay TV. You really have to ask yourself, is it worth it to pay $90 a month just to watch 25% of what you used to on a pay TV service. Unfortunately being a big sports fan has it's costs! According to Inscape data, while streaming commands 56.5% of overall TV viewing time, that falls to 23.1% for sports and 14.7% for news. Cable/satellite/antenna, meanwhile, accounts for 43.5% of overall TV viewing time, but dominates in sports (76.9%) and news (85.3%). Alternatively I can find a way to get my sporting fix through add-on services like “At Bat” for baseball and “Sunday Ticket” for Football but when you add everything up it more or less costs the same amount as having a pay TV service. So you may as well just pay for pay TV on the odd chance you have nothing to watch and all you have is Nick at Nite or TV Land!  

Kicking off Season Four with a great episode! As the parent of three kids and a lung doctor, I always wonder how best to balance exercise benefits when air quality is marginal. Fortunately, there are experts hard at work on understanding how we should approach this topic. Dr. Stephanie Lovinsky-Desir is chief of the pediatric pulmonary division at Columbia University and cares for patients and conducts research in the Department of Pediatrics and the Dept Environmental Health Sciences at Columbia's Mailman School of Public Health. Her multidisciplinary, award-winning, and collaborative research is focused on understanding how environmental factors impact children with asthma, particularly in urban and minority communities.  She recently served on the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act Scientific Advisory Committee as a member of the particulate matter panel in 2021. On the podcast today, we discuss her research that put pollution monitors on children, and followed them. It turns out they are significantly exposed to pollution during school hours, so it is very important for schools to build clean indoor air infrastructure and to be aware of available resources, such as the EPA Air Quality flag program. To Do: 1- Download the Airnow.gov app if you haven't yet- familiarize yourself with the Air Quality Index and who is at risk.  2- Find out whether your school follows a flag program- if not, consider discussing with your school starting a flag program. You can obtain resources and information at airnow.gov/air-quality-flag-program.  3- The EPA offers significant educational materials geared for kids as well, you can find out more about those resources at Airnow.gov, including videos in Spanish and English about air quality.  4- Our climate is changing and leading to increased wildfire smoke events. Do what you can in your community to address climate change and help mitigation plans, such as plans for clean indoor air.  5- Learn more about the AQI from Dr. Rosser in the episode “What's in an Index?” and about PM2.5 from “What's in a Standard” episode with Dr. Costa. These are both available in Season Two of the podcast. Learn more about ozone, the other component of the AQI from the “Money & Lives” episode from last season.  6- Consider a donation to the American Lung Association, who in addition to supporting those with lung disease, is constantly fighting for clean air for all.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visit blog post for more information, or go to airhealthourhealth.org. Follow and comment on Facebook page and Instagram.  Record a question or comment on the podcast site or send an e-mail via the website.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/airhealthourhealth/message

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As we record on arraignment eve, the crew brings some news for your consideration from the last week. Don't miss our Breaking News coverage of the indictment being unsealed -- activate a free Patreon trial today! Did Sarah Stusek bring a GoodReads review bombing and lost publishing deal on herself after she called a reviewer a bitch? Does current social media culture putting reviews front and center for creators inspire this kind of bad behavior? Tbh, we don't think a 4 star rating is something to lose your shit over. The eastern US received a lesson in how to live with wildfire smoke blanketing the region, and Californians gave a collective side-eye. It's a whole new world for Laura, who'd never had to contend with toxic wildfire smoke. Pam and Andrew give their tips for monitoring the AQI (air quality index) and taking safety precautions. Epic fail y'all: Netflix is reporting record signups in the wake of its crackdown on password sharing, meaning many of us didn't cancel our subscriptions. The data they're reporting on is questionable though... watch this space. This week's recommendations will make you feel smarter: 'Happy-Go-Lucky' by David Sedaris (Laura), 'Burn It Down' by Maureen Ryan (Pam), and 'Jury Duty' on Amazon Prime / Freevee (Andrew). And in this week's installment of After Dark, available on Patreon and Apple Podcasts: It's another MuggleSuck - this time, Andrew reflects on an interaction with appreciation, but Pam and Laura are still giving bombastic side-eye. Laura brings an example of promises made, promised back pedaled. And a listener from the early days accuses one of us of taking a bong rip on air. We launch a formal indictment and investigation to identify the perpetrator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Pacman Jones, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Nikola Jokic's continued dominance after another easy Nuggets victory, tonight's Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals, the breaking news that Dalvin Cook has officially been released by the Vikings, and how analytics and load management are infiltrating all professional sports. Joining the progrum is World Series Champion, 6x All-Star, Cy Young Award Winner, ALCS MVP, MLB Network Analyst, host of the R2C2 podcast, future Hall of Famer, CC Sabathia to chat about his career, tell some stories, discuss the new rules and why he likes them, getting the golf bug, and much more in an incredible conversation (18:56-55:19). Next, ESPN NBA Analyst, author, and absolute legend, Brian Windhorst joins the show to chat about the NBA Finals, what Chris Paul's future looks like, his love for AJ Hawk, his relationship with LeBron, and he gives his opinion on the LeBron/MJ debate (1:09:06-1:39:14). Next, 5 year NFL veteran at WR and host of Vikings GameDay Live, Ron Johnson joins the show to chat about the Dalvin Cook situation and what he see's out of the Vikings this year (1:59:26-2:13:31). Lastly, NFL Insider for The Score, Jordan Schultz joins the progrum to chat about his breaking news that Frank Clark plans to sign with the Broncos, and give an update on the AQI in New York City (2:40:03-2:50:06). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers.