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Remote sensing can help in NCR’s pollution battle

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 15:25 IST

Delhi’s air pollution is driven by particulate matter, especially PM2.5. But the existing Pollution Under Control (PUC) system for vehicular emissions does not measure PM2.5 at all. (HT Archive)

Climate action could help prevent over 13.5 mn deaths due to air pollution by 2050: Study

Climate action could help prevent over 13.5 mn deaths due to air pollution by 2050: Study

Published on Mar 19, 2026 09:01 IST

Unplanned growth worsening city life: Janaagraha report

HT file

Published on Mar 19, 2026 01:52 IST

Equity must underpin energy transition policy

The tapping of renewable energies alters the configuration of the Earth’s material structures as well, through mining, large dams, etc. (Reuters)

Published on Mar 17, 2026 15:08 IST

Delhi air quality: City breathes cleanest air in 5 months, pollution curbs out

Delhi air quality witnessed a significant improvement in the last few days on account of rains and winds. (Photo for representation)

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 04:23 IST

Pollution penalties to fund new Environment Protection Fund: MoS

Pollution penalties to fund new Environment Protection Fund: MoS

Published on Mar 17, 2026 24:22 IST

Monday Musings: Can low-emission zones make Pune breathe easier?

For decades, Pune has comforted itself with the belief that it is not as polluted as Delhi or Mumbai. The city likes to think of itself as breezy, green and relatively breathable. Yet the numbers tell a different story. (HT)

Published on Mar 16, 2026 24:16 IST

‘Rules exist, lack of enforcement is the problem': Environment lawyer

Photo for representation

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 05:41 IST

Delhi signs up for IIT-Madras study on ‘smog-eating’ surfaces

ITO under smog in November 2025. (HT Archive)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 17:10 IST

Pune civic body comes up with 8-point action plan to tackle air pollution, traffic congestion

Pune civic body comes up with 8-point action plan to tackle air pollution, traffic congestion

Published on Mar 13, 2026 16:01 IST

Beyond the court rooms

Forty years after Mehta first raised his voice for environmental justice, the Supreme Court on Thursday disposed of his PIL that led to continuous judicial oversight on pollution control in Delhi. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 14:59 IST

The national capital’s other pollution problem

Traffic is only one part of the soundscape. Delhi is also defined by a continuous cacophony of other sounds — hawkers, music, construction work, loudspeakers, generators, all competing for attention. (AFP)

Published on Mar 13, 2026 14:58 IST

Delhi govt, IIT Madras sign MoU for study on 'smog-eating' surfaces

Delhi govt, IIT Madras sign MoU for study on 'smog-eating' surfaces

Published on Mar 13, 2026 12:36 IST

Supreme Court closes MC Mehta's PIL on Delhi pollution after 40 years

The bench directed the registry to register fresh suo motu proceedings captioned under “Issues of Air Pollution in NCR".

Published on Mar 13, 2026 24:55 IST

SC accepts CAQM proposal, commercial vehicles now to pay more to enter Delhi

The court also approved the commission’s proposal to introduce a 5% annual increase in ECC rates, directing that the escalation will begin from April 1, 2027. (Representational Photo)

Published on Mar 13, 2026 24:14 IST

Nobel breakthrough for India’s water stress

Water

Published on Mar 12, 2026 14:10 IST

UN expert says strengthening air quality standards critical to keeping environment healthy

UN expert says strengthening air quality standards critical to keeping environment healthy

Published on Mar 12, 2026 02:32 IST

22 innovations shortlisted to tackle air pollution in Delhi

22 innovations shortlisted to tackle air pollution in Delhi

Published on Mar 10, 2026 22:44 IST

How US-Israel-Iran war escalation could choke UAE, Kuwait with toxic air

Iran is known to suffer from heavy air pollution.

Published on Mar 2, 2026 04:04 IST

Truck spillage, debris irk Dharavikars, lead to ruckus and police complaint

Truck spillage, debris irk Dharavikars, lead to ruckus and police complaint

Published on Feb 28, 2026 22:34 IST

PMC issues stop-work order to developer for air pollution

Noida, India - November 07, 2016: A number of construction sites continued work even after DM's orders, not to work, in Noida, India, on Monday, November 07, 2016. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

Published on Feb 26, 2026 22:46 IST

What is driving Mumbai’s rising pollution levels? How it compares with Delhi

Despite health concerns, officials claimed no adverse effects have been recorded. (Photo by Punit PARANJPE / AFP)

Published on Feb 26, 2026 05:23 IST

‘Why are you collecting the toll?’: Gadkari seeks rollback of Delhi green tax

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Published on Feb 26, 2026 01:08 IST

44% of children visited doctor amid pollution spike: NGO study

‘A Generation Under Siege’ surveyed 1,257 children aged 6 to 15 years across Delhi-NCR. (Representative file photo)

Published on Feb 25, 2026 08:45 IST

Delhi-NCR agencies sign up for standard road framework to mitigate dust pollution

Dust pollution is a major contributor to PM10. (HT Archive)

Published on Feb 24, 2026 23:32 IST

96% vehicle users in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad ready to switch to cleaner options: Study

The study covered 2,000 two-wheeler and four-wheeler users, including 1,213 males and 787 females, across 20 locations between September and October 2025. (HT)

Published on Feb 24, 2026 17:15 IST

Over 1,000 construction sites in Mumbai served stop-work notices: Minister

Over 1,000 construction sites in Mumbai served stop-work notices: Minister

Published on Feb 24, 2026 10:58 IST

Delhi govt may launch eBike-Didi scheme for women empowerment, pollution control

Delhi govt may launch eBike-Didi scheme for women empowerment, pollution control

Published on Feb 23, 2026 18:20 IST

MCD clears free cremation at CNG, electric facilities to curb pollution

The project was approved for two years on a pilot basis (Hindustan Times)

Published on Feb 16, 2026 22:24 IST

After deadly explosion at US Steel mill outside Pittsburgh, maintaining safety now falls to Nippon

After deadly explosion at US Steel mill outside Pittsburgh, maintaining safety now falls to Nippon

Published on Feb 12, 2026 21:37 IST

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