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Delhi continues to struggle for clean air as AQI slips to 'very poor'

The city recorded a decline in the pollution levels on Saturday and Sunday with the air quality moving from the 'very poor' to 'poor' category owing to favourable wind speed

Delhi continues to struggle for clean air as AQI slips to 'very poor'
Updated On : 11 Nov 2019 | 8:19 AM IST

From masks to putting off events, how embassies are coping with Delhi air

The embassy spokesperson said N95 masks are being provided for the staffers, particularly those required to spend time outside

From masks to putting off events, how embassies are coping with Delhi air
Updated On : 04 Nov 2019 | 11:35 PM IST

EV no answer to air pollution: Chicago professor Michael Greenstone

Michael Greenstone is currently helping Gujarat, Maharashtra tackle pollutants

EV no answer to air pollution: Chicago professor Michael Greenstone
Updated On : 11 Sep 2019 | 12:16 PM IST

Not just plastic & air, India has one more pollution crisis: Burning tyres

India is importing tonnes of used tyres for generating fuel, and the recycling plants could be pumping toxins into the air

Not just plastic & air, India has one more pollution crisis: Burning tyres
Updated On : 31 Jan 2019 | 10:02 AM IST

Loss of $4.6 bn & 115,000 deaths: Behind India's deadly coal-power plants

Despite agreeing to a two-year compliance period, these plants ignored a December 7, 2017, deadline

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Updated On : 21 Dec 2017 | 9:15 AM IST

European pollution tracking satellite reveals Patna worst hit Indian city

Sentinel-5P is the latest spacecraft that helps detect the presence of trace gases such as nitrogen dioxide, ozone, sulphur dioxide, methane, and carbon monoxide in the atmosphere.

European pollution tracking satellite reveals  Patna worst hit Indian city
Updated On : 04 Dec 2017 | 5:03 PM IST

WHO air-quality norms can help Indians live 4 yrs, Delhiites 9 yrs, more

However, govt denied links between air pollution and premature deaths

WHO air-quality norms can help Indians live 4 yrs, Delhiites 9 yrs, more
Updated On : 12 Sep 2017 | 10:17 AM IST