China planning ‘strictest’ environment protection system to improve health

Pollution is recognised as one of the major threats to public health in China

When Gurgaon will mark a 'car-free' day

September 22 is celebrated as a car-free day in more than 200 cities in the world

Lights out in Hong Kong to protest polluted air

Pollution: the great leveller

Diwali amid COVID-19: Will NGT order be enough to keep people from fireworks?

Air quality remains severe in Capital Delhi for 5th day straight

Hospital critical

Kolkata air cleaner

Two-stroke autorickshaw ban shows results

Pollution in news on May 3

Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and debates on pollution

Harley-Davidson to pay $12-million fine over emission violation

The company will also spend additional $3 million to reduce air pollution on US roads

Trash: handle with care

Spurious fuel

Bush law row

Simply Put: Festival of smoke

Simply Put: Emerging from hibernation

Simply put: Delhi air quality index 'very poor'

Delhi loses 80 lives to air pollution every day, says study

Outdoor air pollution is the fifth largest killer in India

Plane chute

Flying high

A device would help develop safer and fuel efficient planes

Wonder wings

Catching time

Detecting explosives

Happy high flying

On board oxygen generation systems could help in flying at higher altitudes

No need to wait

A system has been developed to help passengers avoid flight related problems

Safe in the fast lane

The new generation of autogyros could be a cost-effective and safe mode of transport

Dealing with tiny snags