Diwali amid COVID-19: Will West Bengal have a firecracker-free Kali Puja

The state dilly-dallys despite a high court directive even as environmentalists seek strict action against violations; is the fire …

‘Pedestrianisation’ of Delhi’s Connaught Place: vehicles to be banned for three months

Besides easing congestion, it is also likely to reduce pollution in the central business district

Why we cannot ignore the poor

One thing is clear—the solutions must work for the poor, for them to work for the rich

CSE welcomes move to leapfrog to Euro VI emissions standards in 2020

Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment says particulate emissions from diesel cars will be reduced by 68 per cent after the standard is …

Lagos takes action against violators to tackle noise pollution

State environmental agency LASEPA has shut 40 religious houses, industries and night clubs for contravening guidelines on pollution

When will India be able to control pollution ?

Not till the middle of the 21st century. So be prepared to leave your children behind in a living hell. Unless you are prepared to browbeat …

Drilling by ONGC stopped in Mizoram

Company flouts environmental laws. Oil spill kills fish

Bengal Barrier: Experts question plan to erect ‘green wall’ on state’s western border and stop pollutants

Research shows that Bengal receives less transboundary pollution compared to other Indian states

‘Air pollution and climate change actions should be connected to reduce impact on people’s health’

Part 2: Health Effects Institute researcher Pallavi Pant speaks about air pollution and its health impact 

Delhi-NCR air under emergency for a day & a half, yet no action

Only 16% complaints related to air pollution resolved between October 15 and November 4. Monitoring was closed after 9:30 pm on November 5

Air pollution in rural India: Ignored but not absent

Air pollution is a transboundary problem, it transcends rural and urban boundaries. But the issue is rarely discussed and action plans are rigid

UPPCB chairman appointed in violation of NGT orders, claims activist

JPS Rathore — a former state BJP vice president — was also not qualified to hold the position of chairperson, the activist claimed

EPCA draws roadmap for brick kilns in Delhi-NCR

Environmental body takes a number of decisions at workshop to discuss region’s brick kiln sector, which is a major cause of pollution

A civilisational loss

For more than two decades, Huta Ram Baidya has led the Save Bagmati River campaign. An affable, octogenarian activist and Nepal’s first …

To play or not to play? Cricket matches despite toxic air raise questions on pollution guidelines

World Cup match on November 6 in Delhi went ahead despite ‘severe’ air for four days in a row

Cuddalore flouts rules

New industries set to increase pollution in the area

Centralisation of powers, diluted laws: Weak Water Act further diluted by latest amendments, say experts

Environment minister claims impetus to industries, improvement of environment protection while moving bill in Parliament

Funds for clean air: Get the blueprint right

Committed funds for clean air action excites hope. Needs strong performance metrics. But there are also risks of underfunding some key sectors of …

EPCA directs slew of measures as Delhi air turns noxious again

Diesel generator sets to be banned; construction and industrial projects asked to adhere strictly to norms

Why was post-Diwali air quality better this year?

Wind speed, warmer temperatures helped disperse pollutants 

Dirty Rich City

Hong Kong will have to pay dearly for cleaning up its dirty air

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A clear case of racism

In New York, bus depots are located in areas where coloured people live

Brickfields closed

Poisoned Punjab: Three children in this Fazilka village family are intellectually disabled but there’s no aid

Contaminated canal, groundwater linked to huge disease burden in Churi Wala village, show ground visits by DTE