Stubble Burning Is Back, Smothering The North
Even as authorities claim that they are all set to deal with what is now…
air pollution
Early Air Pollution Exposure Puts Kids At Brain Disorder Risks
In a first, researchers have linked exposure to air pollutants like particulate matter PM2.5 —…
Tackling Air Pollution At A Global Scale
In the 1960s, scientists across Europe began to notice that the rain was unusually acidic,…
Air Pollution: Women At Greater Risk Than Men
A team of Indian-origin researchers has found that the impact of breathing diesel exhaust fumes…
Over 99% Of India’s Population Breathes Poor Air: Report
Over 99 per cent of India’s population is breathing air that exceeds the World Health…
India Home To 18 Of 20 Cities With Severe Rise In Air Pollution: Study
India is home to 18 of the 20 cities with the most severe increase in…
Why Batteries Matter For Our Energy Transition
Batteries are ubiquitous in our everyday lives, powering a wide range of common items, from…
Air Pollution Reducing Life Expectancy By 5 Yrs In India: Study
Air pollution is the greatest threat to human health in India and the average Indian…
‘Decision To Ban Coal In Delhi-NCR A Late Step In Right Direction’
Air pollution from burning coal is expensive and takes a massive toll on people’s health,…
Pollution: Over 23.5 Lakh Premature Deaths In India In 2019
India saw over 23.5 lakh premature deaths due to pollution of all types — including…
Delhi Is Most Polluted Capital In The World
Delhi was found to be the most polluted capital in the world for the fourth…
Why Don’t India’s Air Pollution Policies Work?
For the fourth year in a row, Delhi has topped a list of the world’s…
Pandemic Lessons For The Climate Change Age
If 2020 was the year the world woke up to the threat of a global…
Delhi Pollution: Ban On Construction Activities To Continue
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said a ban on construction and demolition activities…
Lockdown Didn’t Cut Air Pollution As Much As Thought: Study
Air quality in India did not improve as much during the first COVID-19 lockdown as…
More Kids In Hospital, Schools Shut As Smog Smothers Delhi
More children are in hospital with breathing problems as pollution levels remain dangerously high in…
Combustion Of Coal Led To Rise In Premature Mortality Rate
The combustion of coal, mainly in power plants, followed by industrial and household settings, has…
Farmers Shouldn’t Be Blamed For Air Pollution: Rakesh Tikait
Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Tuesday said farmers or stubble burning should not…
SC Orders WFH Over Delhi Pollution
The Supreme Court told authorities on Monday to shut offices in the capital and nearby…
Delhi’s Smog Worsens, Prepare For Emergency, Says Pollution Board
The Centre’s pollution control board on Friday ordered states and local bodies to be in…
The Struggle To Put Out Crop Waste Fires That Fuel Air Pollution
India’s efforts to reduce crop-waste burning, a major source of air pollution during the winter,…
Air Quality Deteriorates In North, Central India
After the rampant cracker bursting on Diwali despite restrictions in place, air quality deteriorated in…
Delhi Wakes Up To ‘Hazardous’ Air Quality, Day After Diwali
The air quality in Delhi’s Janpath has reached the ‘hazardous’ category on Friday (November 5)…
Air Pollution Linked To 6 Mn Preterm Berths Globally
Air pollution likely contributed to nearly six million premature births and almost three million underweight…
57K Premature Deaths In Delhi Last Year Due To Air Pollution
An estimated 57,000 premature deaths in Delhi during 2020 can be attributed to air pollution,…