Massive exercise underway to map air pollution sources in Delhi

A group of scientists and students are braving heat and dust this summer in the national capital to map all possible sources of air pollution

Today it is hazardous; tomorrow it is going to be deadly

The air quality in Delhi is likely to worsen further with north-westerly wind expected to bring in more toxic smoke from Punjab and Haryana in …

Supreme Court bans sale of firecracker in Delhi till November 1

The order comes after Delhi-NCR experienced its worst case of smog in 17 years in 2016, and pollution from crackers was cited as a …

Toxic Delhi air can get deep into your lungs; 22 million at risk

Pollutant particles can cross the blood-brain barrier and cause permanent harm to cognitive development

Delhi faces its worst smog; CSE calls for emergency action

Delhi government must issue health alerts and take emergency action as well as more permanent measures

Delhi Airport experiences worst smog in 17 years

The visibility has fallen to 300-400 metres as unfavourable weather conditions add to the smog problem post-Diwali

Dutch invention dubbed the world’s largest vacuum cleaner for outside air

It is capable of filtering out 100 per cent of fine particles and 95 per cent of ultra-fine particles 

Air pollution to claim 6 to 9 million lives by 2060: OECD

India is likely to report one of the highest rises in mortality rates from air pollution

When Pollution Meant Punishment

As early as the 13th century, restrictions were put on the burning of coal as a precaution against the health hazards of air pollution

Delhi to monitor air pollution 24x7 with ‘green war room’ ahead of winter

To monitor air pollution complaints through Green Delhi app; anti-dust drive to be launched October 5

Hand-holding must to make India’s jaggery units sustainable

Innovation in low-cost pollution-control technologies is needed for a cleaner and sustainable MSME sector in India

Join the dots for clean air

Delhi’s air pollution crisis has an urgent message: India must have a regional plan to fight the menace

After SC order, CPCB uploads studies on impacts of pollution on health

A total of 13 studies, conducted since 2010, have been uploaded. Out of these, only four are on impacts of air pollution on health

Delhi-NCR’s clean air action plan floundering: CSE

Thermal power plants will not be able to meet emission norms by 2019 and brick kilns’ conversion to a cleaner technology will not lead to …

Rain washes away Delhi's air pollution, but what after monsoon is over?

In a city like Delhi, where air pollution is a round-the-year phenomenon, rains can provide only temporary respite

CPCB prepares response action plan to tackle air pollution

The CPCB action plan stresses upon the need to reduce response time of the Task Force so that people’s exposure to toxic pollutants is reduced

China may reach permissible air pollution levels by 2020

Experts have highlighted the new norms that will soon be announced to reach ultra-low emission levels

Ban on diesel SUV to continue till March 31, SC reaffirms

The apex court has asked car manufacturers to prove that diesel SUVs are environment-friendly

How daily pollution action and health alerts help

Global evidences show daily health alerts and emergency action lower smog peaks and make people change their behaviour to take precautions

There will be an additional 1.2 billion cars on the road by 2030

Given the gravity of the situation, countries world over are slowly waking up to the challenge

SC bans dirty pet-coke, furnace oil in Haryana, Rajasthan, UP; CSE lauds verdict

The order comes in response to the recommendations of the EPCA that has found very high sulphur levels in these fuels

It’s that time of the year again

The air pollution concern is today widespread, but there is an incomplete agenda that needs further attention

Trump’s administration will scrap Obama-era green regulations

Meanwhile, UN’s new climate chief says action to stop climate change will continue irrespective of US involvement

Don’t get obsessed with technical fixes; cut pollution

More than the technology prowess, it is important to follow the basic principles of public health protection which demands control of pollution …

Crop Burning: Punjab and Haryana’s killer fields

Punjab produces about 19-20 million tonnes of paddy straw and about 85-90 per cent of this paddy straw is burnt in the field