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

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

A study of 141 cities in India from 2003 to 2020 using satellite-retrieved aerosol data reveals a surprise — aerosol levels were significantly high in 57% of cities compared with the surrounding areas outside the city in south and southeast India, while the converse was true in the case of 43% of cities in northwest … Read more

Baby milk should have plain packaging in hospitals, CMA says

Baby milk should have plain packaging in hospitals, CMA says

Baby milk formula should have plain packaging in hospitals, the regulator has said following a probe into the market. Baby milk brands often provide hospitals with formula below cost, because once parents start using a brand, they tend to stick with it. In addition, parents should be allowed to buy baby milk formula using loyalty … Read more