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
Delhi air emergency: Little respite on Day 2
The national capital's air oscillated between 'very poor' and 'severe' on Nov 2
The man who upheld our right to breathe time and again
Outgoing Chief Justice T S Thakur’s statements show his concern over the deteriorating air quality in the national capital
Crop burning: Small farmers left in lurch as machines favour big landholders
Even those who choose to grow crops other than wheat do not find suitable machines to handle residue
Dust coverage extends to central, eastern Gangetic plain; conditions deteriorate in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh
Dust coverage across Haryana-Delhi area has shown slight improvement owing to a dip in maximum temperature and increased moisture content in air
'The Niti Aayog mandate has the potential to make India an e-vehicle hub'
Down to Earth speaks to Manu Sharma, general manager of Hero Electric about the recent Niti Aayog announcement to run all-electric vehicles on …
No bricks in the wall
India needs solutions to maximise utilisation of fly ash and reduce consumption of clay and air pollution from fired clay brick kilns
Masked development
If polluted air and risks to health are the trade-off for development. Is it worth it?
#HelpDelhiBreathe: Citizens' Collective Effort
The odd-even drive initiative may have ended, but Delhi's determination has not. On January 17, citizens came together to raise their voices …
Smoke from Punjab fires added to Delhi’s deadly air cocktail
Data captured by MODIS Aqua/Terra with active fire points marked as red dots Aqua images are at approximately 10.30 am and Terra at 1.30 pm …
Why odd-even system can bring back the glory of bus transport
One can call it environmental injustice or incentive for pollution, public bus transport is more taxed than private vehicles
Delhi gets a breather from breathing toxic air after 41 days
However, air quality in the city is forecast to deteriorate again in the next 2 days
At least 56 north Indian cities experience winter pollution trends similar to Delhi: CSE study
‘Very poor’, ‘severe’ days significantly higher in National Capital Region, Uttar Pradesh
Can artificial rain provide relief to polluted Delhi?
Down To Earth speaks to experts about the Centre’s recent statement that artificial rain would be used to lessen the capital’s smog
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 …
Delhi-NCR witnesses major spike in ozone levels with progress of summer: CSE
Increased emission from vehicles and growing heat stress has accelerated formation of ozone
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
Air pollution kills our children; and it isn’t even acknowledged
Lack of political will and intent and not making an explicit linkage with health means that Indian children die preventable deaths
Delhi on the verge of another 'severe' air quality episode
Calm surface winds and a decrease in the ability of the atmosphere to disperse pollutants have made conditions conducive for such an episode
Warming-induced weather change is worsening China’s air quality
China's air quality remains poor for most part of the year. A new paper suggests that part of the reason for this is changing weather
Paddy burning: NGT orders fine imposition on erring farmers
According to the green tribunal, crop burning is a serious issue which contributes to global warming and causes air pollution
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 …
Two billion children exposed to high levels of air pollution: UNICEF
Every year, about 600,000 children under the age of five die from diseases linked to indoor and outdoor air pollution
Paddy fields burning: Smog shrouds national capital
The smoke resulting from burning crop residues combined with vehicular emissions make the air we breathe deadly