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air quality

Insurance firms as major stakeholders in cleaner air

Air quality-linked illnesses now constitute 9% of all hospitalisation claims in India, up from 6.4% in 2022.
Published on Aug 05, 2026 03:04 pm IST

Guest column | Let zero tolerance for pollution be the rule

Rapid economic growth cannot come at the cost of citizens’ right to clean air, safe water and a healthy environment.
Published on Jul 19, 2026 08:47 am IST

BMC to outsource Mumbai’s air quality monitoring

Air pollution has surged in Mumbai, leading to a host of health complications for residents. (HT Photo)
Published on Jul 16, 2026 09:14 am IST

Smoke, heat and 100+ burning wildfires force thousands to flee US wilderness

More than 100 wildfires are burning in Canada, where a train crew in northern Ontario filmed themselves surrounded by flames before being safely evacuated.
Updated on Jul 16, 2026 11:32 am IST

Why health officials are telling millions of Americans to stay indoors

Emergency air quality advisories are in effect across Arizona and Colorado.
Published on Jul 11, 2026 05:02 am IST