air pollution

Canada to phase out coal-fired electricity by 2030 to reduce carbon emission

The coal-fired power plants produce about 10 percent of Canada’s total CO2 emissions, and closing them will remove the equivalent in emissions of 1.3 million cars from roads, or five megatons of greenhouse gas emissions.

Lessons for Delhi? Beijing to ban polluting cars during smog alerts from 2017

China has adopted various measures over the years to reduce the blankets of smog which shroud many of the country’s northern cities in the winter, causing hazardous traffic conditions and disrupting daily life.

Enthusiasm masks pollution as Delhi runs half marathon

A few solutions to fight the air pollution monster

In part 2 of the series, Rajiv Makhni looks at what works and what doesn’t in this battle against pollution

Mumbai’s air marginally cleaner

Officials attributed the improvement to the increase in intensity of sea breeze on Friday evening which led to dispersal of pollutants

Deregistering of old vehicles begins, 50,000 on the list in Gurgaon

The authority set Nov 15 as deadline to get no objection papers for old vehicles so that they can be used in areas outside the NCR.

Delhiites are investing in air purifiers to tackle pollution

More and more people in the city are resorting to air purifiers to tackle the hazardous levels of air pollution inside their homes. Here, we find out how important they have become given the current environment conditions in Delhi.

No air to breathe: India beat China in air pollution deaths last year

More people died of air pollution in India than China last year, a Greenpeace study released on Wednesday said, adding to the worries of millions of Indians facing serious health hazards due to toxic air in major cities including Delhi.

Mumbai’s pollution moves into ‘very poor’ category, first time after Diwali

Mumbai recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 304, which is expected to increase to 305 on Thursday, found the System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).

Mumbai’s air quality close to ‘very poor’ on Tuesday

Pollution levels are expected to get worse in the city as an AQI of 293 (poor) was predicted for Wednesday.

Pollution level spikes at Andheri, one of the highest this year

Other locations in Mumbai recorded pollution levels similar to previous days with Navi Mumbai, Malad and Bandra Kurla Complex, all recording ‘very poor’ AQI levels

Pollution down, but air quality still ‘poor’ in Noida

Pollution level dropped on Sunday but air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category.

Air pollution: Every breath we take, we’ll be watching the government

Air pollution is not the only challenge we have. Our water sources are polluted and the food chain is chemical-laden. Such issues are not just environment issues: They will impact our health, bring down productivity levels and is a huge blot on our reputation...

Technology fights the air pollution monster

Rajiv Makhni explains how air purifiers are your best bet right now as they can actually help you breathe better: Part One of a two-part series

This year on Guru Nanak Jayanti, celebrations in Delhi go eco-friendly

Mumbai’s air quality worse at night, temperature drops

Air pollution levels continued to rise for the fifth day in a row as the air quality index rose from 243 to 267 by the evening, falling under the ‘poor’ category.

Delhi air quality plunges to ‘severe’ category as pollution levels soar

The air pollution level in the national capital again rose to “severe” category on Friday.

Delhi smog lifts, but companies’ view of polluted Capital skies remains dim

As New Delhi grappled with its worst smog in 17 years, the head of the country’s largest mobile payment firm got on a plane and left, one of thousands of professionals escaping pollution that could cost the capital and the broader economy dear.

Are you waiting for people to die: SC to pollution board over Delhi’s condition

Mumbai to get 11 real-time air quality monitoring stations by April

With 10 existing monitoring and forecasting systems installed by the System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) in 2015, five stations at Chembur and 13 from Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), Mumbai will have one of the...

NGT clamps down on Ghaziabad pollution

The tribunal has asked for a status report on steps taken to combat air pollution and garbage dumping

Gurgaon develops a sweet tooth to combat pollution

Jaggery sales have increased as people turn to it to combat hazardous air pollutants

Why Mumbai’s air worsens as Delhi’s improves

Air pollution levels in Mumbai deteriorated even as Delhi’s air became marginally cleaner

Air quality gets better, NGT bats for pollution panel

The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday proposed the constitution of a committee to prepare an emergency action plan to combat air pollution.

Delhi air quality remains ‘severe’, experts predict hazy days from Friday

As of now there is no smog in Delhi because of dry winds blowing with speed of 15-20 kmph, but a short spell of hazy days would return on Friday.

Air pollution: Weeklong halt on construction activities in Ghaziabad

Suspension of all construction activities was suspended on Tuesday for seven days

Despite measures, Noida pollution ‘severe’

Air quality in Noida remained in the ‘severe’ category for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday

How toxic is our air: India’s air pollution in five charts

India’s air quality data shows that we have been breathing toxic air for a long time. These five charts explain how polluted Delhi’s air is and which other cities are engulfed in pollution.

Come up with action plan to fight air pollution: SC to Centre, Delhi govt

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre, Delhi government and the civic agencies concerned to come up with an action plan to fight rising pollution levels in the national capital.

NGT pulls up Delhi, Punjab and Haryana govts over air pollution, smog cover

The National Green Tribunal pulled up the governments of Delhi, Punjab and Haryana over unprecedented levels of air pollution, enquiring about the steps taken to curb a thick blanket of smog that has enveloped the national capital.