Bursting of firecrackers undid the comparatively cleaner seasonal trend: CSE
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has analysed real time data for Delhi and the towns in the National Capital Region (NCR) — including Gurugram, …
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Delhi needs 65 per cent cut in pollution level to meet air quality standards: CSE
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has released new results from its on-going analysis of air quality trends in Delhi to highlight Delhi’s struggle with air …
Air quality of Delhi slips to very poor category
Delhi’s air quality was recorded in the ‘very poor’ category, but pollution level is expected to reduce due to thunderstorms, the central government-run SAFAR said …
Cutting household fuel use may help India meet air quality standards: Study
India could make a major dent in air pollution by curbing emissions from dirty household fuels such as wood, dung, coal and kerosene, shows a …
EV adoption improves air quality and climate outlook
If you have ever wondered how much electric vehicle (EV) adoption actually matters for the environment, a new study provides evidence that making this switch …
Over 670 million Indians would breathe poor quality air in 2030: Study
More than 674 million citizens are likely to breathe air with high concentrations of PM 2.5 in 2030, even if India were to comply with …
NGT acts tough on air pollution, directs 6 states to submit action plan by April 30
The National Green Tribunal has directed six states to submit by April 30 action plans for bringing air quality standards within the prescribed norms, failing …
Air pollution claims 7 million lives each year: UN expert
Air pollution, both outside and inside homes, is a silent and prolific killer responsible for the premature death of seven million people each year, including …
Poor air quality detected in Delhi, likely to worsen further
The national capital on Monday woke up to a thick, pale haze with the air quality remaining in the ‘poor’ category. According to the System …
Delhi air quality remains ‘poor,’ might dip in coming days
The air quality in the national capital remained under ‘poor’ category at various places as people woke up to a hazy morning on Monday. Though …