Page 12 - Pollution
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
'Existential issue': India Inc seeks clarity on PM Modi's plastics ban
CII seek exemptions, but environmentalists say govt's move will help battle plastics pollution.
Tanneries return to work, reviving Kanpur's Rs 12,000 cr leather industry
Kanpur's tanneries shut down last year for Kumbh and were not allowed to reopen because of environmental concerns.
Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik wins People's Choice Award in US
He won the People's Choice Award for his sand sculpture 'Stop Plastic Pollution, Save Our Ocean'
