When people participate in a government initiative

Delhi's fight against air pollution is an example of how citizens' participation can be solicited

So that we can breathe easy

As told to Parliament (December 20, 2021): 3.4 million tonnes of plastic waste generated in 2019-20

All that was discussed in the House through the day

Sand and dust storms impact over 500 million in India: Study

The storms pose health hazards and reduce crop yield across Asia-Pacific

CSE disputes CEA’s study urging relaxation of SO2 norms for thermal plants

‘The study is incomplete and its findings invalid’

SNIPPETS

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

Europe's environmental balance sheet

Kolkata air cleaner

Two-stroke autorickshaw ban shows results

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

Public transport should be made accessible while fighting air pollution

The fight for breathable air during winters shouldn't take away people's right to first-mile and last-mile connectivity

Exposure to pollutants higher than ambient pollution in Delhi’s Anand Vihar: CSE

Delhi-based based Centre for Science and Environment has found that exposure level is three times more than background ambient air pollution …

Delhi air pollution: identifying perpetrators and fixing responsibility

Air pollution in Delhi is a result of a complex mix of anthropogenic and natural sources

American Electric Power to reduce emissions

Holy smoke disinfects indoor air