Page 11 - Pollution

India's crumbling cities: Ageing Kolkata bent by pollution, poor infra

The second of a five-part series highlights serious pollution, poor infrastructure, and rising sea levels as the ills of urbanisation that afflict the city

India's first residential air purification tower to come up in Bengaluru

Puravankara launches Purva Atmosphere which will have a 40 feet high tower to purify 32 million cubic metres of air per day

Indian MPs establish a new cross-party parliamentarian group for clean air

The MPs met on Thursday evening to discuss issues pertaining to India's growing air pollution challenge

No relation between pollution and lifespan, says Javadekar; draws flak

Criticising the minister for his statement, environmentalists said it was "shocking" and condemnable

A dangerous habit, man with oxygen tank and the story of India's toxic air

In this, the third part, we bring you the story of a nation's toxic air, a dangerous habit and a man being slowly claimed by a disease killing more Indians than ever before

Any surprise? Delhi's air quality worst in the world, Lahore's second

The air pollution level has increased so much that the Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA) had to declare a public health emergency

Odd-even may not cut Delhi air pollution. An expert from IIT explains why

Air pollution is not only a winter problem. 'Year-round, the level (of air pollution) remains three times higher than the national standard'

Choking to death, for many millennia

We all, but those brought up in a metropolis, remember the days when the air was at least breathable. But even those days of the past weren't pristine

Delhi-NCR air quality improves to 'poor', bringing relief after weeks

The air quality in Delhi-NCR is expected to remain in the 'moderate' and 'poor' categories for the next two days.

10 Greater Noida farmers booked, fined Rs 35,000 each for burning stubble

Delhi-National Capital Region has been grappling with hazardous levels of air pollution since late October

As Delhi chokes, 10 power plants in city set to miss emissions deadline

Air pollution levels in India's capital reached near record levels this month, forcing schools to shut and keeping residents indoors

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

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

Air pollution issue: NGT to summon Delhi, central govt officials on Tuesday

The Supreme Court earlier issued directions to Delhi-NCR to stop construction, demolition and garbage burning activities

Many people not fully aware of odd-even scheme, say Delhi residents

The Odd-Even scheme, an initiative of the Delhi government, will be in force till November 15

A unique system employed in Gujarat has reduced pollution. Here's how

The Emissions Trading System (ETS) launched in July 2019 by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) is billed as the first such scheme, not just in India but the world, for particulate pollution

Delhi air quality 'severe': Take these precautions to stay fit and healthy

Schools should avoid outdoor assemblies, sports activities and other physical activities in the early morning hours

Environment body asks SC to direct Haryana, UP against burning of waste

In a special report submitted to the court, the EPCA said it found massive quantities of plastic, industrial and other waste dumped and burnt in vacant areas across pollution hotspots in NCR

Blue skies and clear lungs: Have we bent the pollution curve in Delhi?

Local enforcement is the weakest link in the anti-pollution fight

The pollution challenge

India needs to build state capacity at multiple levels