Odd-even scheme: Before Delhi starts third leg, let’s see how the last two went
While the scheme made impact beyond private vehicular emissions, it saw some counter-intuitive trends too
Air pollution: PM levels continue to exceed EU limit in large parts of Europe
About 63 per cent of the total EU ecosystem area was at risk of eutrophication due to excessive atmospheric nitrogen
Runners exposed to high pollution levels during Delhi marathon
Centre for Science and Environment releases the results of exposure air quality monitoring conducted during Sunday’s event
Smoke from wildfires may have added over 700 COVID-19 deaths to US toll
More than 19,742 COVID-19 cases are associated with spike in PM 2.5 levels due to wildfires
Only 9 pollution control bodies share details of public hearings online: CSE transparency index
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Nagaland, Andaman & Nicobar, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Daman & Diu and Uttar Pradesh share no …
Pollution levels in Delhi-NCR high after Diwali
Despite cracker ban, the 24-hour average level of PM2.5 during Diwali and the morning after has been 397 mg per cubic metre, which is 6.6 times …
A look at paddy crop residue burning updates
NASA images show how smoke emanating from paddy residue burning is contributing to air pollution
China to probe accuracy of its air pollution data
Some provincial governments have been manipulating figures to meet national standards, says minister
Dust, high temperatures bring Delhi’s air quality down to 'poor'
The Aravalli range plays a critical role in checking sand migration from the Thar Desert to Delhi-NCR; but they now stand degraded
Conventional solutions to check air pollution in Asia-Pacific insufficient: UN
Instead critical measures should include –agricultural residue management, ban on open burning of household waste, improve efficiency in …
Chemicals in daily use products cause as much pollution as vehicles: study
A study conducted in 33 industrial cities in Europe and the US shows that chemicals in pesticides, adhesives, cleaning agents and personal care …
Growing dissent against ‘successful’ economic growth model
A new de-globalising world order means that to find equitable and affordable growth, we need to challenge the polluted model that has pushed us …
When people participate in a government initiative
Delhi's fight against air pollution is an example of how citizens' participation can be solicited
Methane emissions from Indian landfills: Knowing why estimates vary by models key to effective management
Concerted efforts needed to standardise data collection, invest in modern waste management infrastructure, develop region-specific models
Delhi air emergency: Little respite on Day 2
The national capital's air oscillated between 'very poor' and 'severe' on Nov 2
China takes more actions to control air pollution, India lags behind
From strengthening of existing monitoring systems to making hard policy decisions, China has handled the problem with an iron hand
Stubble burning forces Delhi to breathe ‘poor’ air
Air quality in Capital touches 280 and three areas respire ‘very poor’ quality air, according to CPCB and SAFAR data
No new Bharat Stage III vehicles from April 1, orders SC
The Supreme Court has banned registration of new Bharat Stage III vehicles as cleaner fuel used by Bharat Stage IV vehicles will be …
Meerut's air quality more threatening than Delhi; old vehicles, industries add to woes
Inner Meerut's PM 2.5 concentration peaked at 1470μg/m3 as against the safe limit of 60μg/m3
Fireworks make Diwali a dangerous festival for all
Farm fires, firecrackers and burdgeoning vehicular pollution will choke the air in cities and towns this winter. Are we headed towards our worst …
Government releases National Air Quality Index, CSE welcomes it
India now needs action to reduce smog, says Delhi-based think tank Centre for Science and Environment
Car Control
Cities all over the world are trying to ease congestion on roads. Not the choked Indian cities, though. Time to make cars in India pay the real …
This winter most polluted for Maharashtra, Gujarat in last 4 years: CSE report
This demands urgent and aggressive scaling up of the multi-sector action plan to control pollution
Cleanest Kolkata Diwali in 2 decades, but microphone noise a concern
PM2.5 pollutants plummeted four times compared to their maximum recorded value on Diwali day 2019
COVID-19 lockdown: Rajasthan releases city-wise analysis of air pollution
Significant decrease observed in levels of PM10, PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide during lockdown period across all stations