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Air quality improves slightly in Delhi
Delhi experienced a slight improvement in air quality on Sunday morning, moving from 'severe' to 'v…
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GRAP Stage 4 restrictions take effect as air quality in Delhi deteriorates; PM2.5 levels 130 times higher than WHO limits
Delhi is currently grappling with hazardous air pollution, forcing authorities to implement emergen…
Delhi's air quality worsens, 50% government employees turn to work-from-home
Due to Delhi's severe air pollution, the government has implemented a work-from-home policy for hal…
Toxic air in Delhi: Experts call for ending fossil fuel reliance; prioritising clean energy
With Delhi's air quality once again on hazardous levels, health and climate experts have termed the…
Bengaluru’s trucks and commercial vehicles are contributing to nearly 50% of pollution in the city, study finds
Despite being only 4% of traffic, their outdated fleets and poor maintenance exacerbate pollution. …
Delhi AQI remains firmly lodged in the ‘very poor’ category; PM2.5 levels nearly 60 times WHO’s prescribed danger limits
Stubble burning in the neighbouring states has reduced and vehicular emissions, construction dust a…
Air pollution killed 16 lakh Indians in 2021, concerning Lancet study shows
The Lancet report links air pollution to respiratory, cardiovascular diseases, lung cancer and more.
Air Quality Alert: Nearly 30% of asthma cases tied to fine particulate matter exposure from bad air
Long-term exposure to PM2.5 pollution is responsible for almost 30% of asthma cases globally, a stu…
Lahore and Delhi amongst world's most polluted cities; health warnings issued
As of 1:15 pm today, data from SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research) n…
Delhi vs. air pollution: Minister pushes for ‘artificial rains’ in city ahead of Diwali as AQI remains worse than ever
Delhi’s Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, has called for urgent interventions, including artificial …
India saw 19.3% drop in particulate pollution in 2022, adding 51 days to life expectancy: Report
New Delhi saw a significant 19.3% drop in particulate pollution in 2022 compared to 2021, which add…
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Air pollution kills thousands in Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata every year: Lancet study
New research reveals a terrifying truth: over 7% of daily deaths in 10 major Indian cities are attr…
Are your green firecrackers really ‘green? Here’s all you need to know before doing your Diwali shopping
Compared to traditional firecrackers, green ones do reduce pollutants, but let’s be clear: they’re …
Experts advocate using activated charcoal for skin benefits amid rising pollution in Delhi!
Activated charcoal can balance sebum production and remove toxins. It is popular in various skincar…
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Pakistan shuts down schools as AQI becomes 3x worse than Delhi on Diwali
Pakistan's Lahore is facing an unprecedented air pollution crisis, with its AQI exceeding 1,000, pr…
Diwali celebrations overshadowed by eye injuries, fatal incidents and record number of fire hazards across India
From fires and injuries to life-threatening confrontations, the festival celebrations were marred b…
Bad air might indirectly be a major culprit behind suicide-related spike, Chinese study finds
More than just a straightforward impact on the residents' physical health, scientists have always w…
Opinion: Driving India's Freight Revolution—Here's how the path to zero-emission trucking in the country looks like
India takes a big step towards green transport with the PM E-DRIVE scheme. The scheme supports the …
Switching to plant-based diets could help clean up the air, save over 2 lakh people worldwide: study
World Health Organisation estimates showed that one-fifth of premature deaths, amounting to nearly …
Harvard study links exposure to air pollution in infancy to reduced earnings in adulthood
The findings of this study indicate an urgent need for the creation of stringent national air quali…