Indoor pollution in India contributes up to 52% air pollution, says UN
Indoor air pollution can contribute between 22 and 52% to the overall pollution levels, according to a United Nations Environmental Programme study. It also said […]
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Eliminating emissions in India and China could add years to people’s lives
New research calculates changes in mortality and life expectancy due to power generation The 2.7 billion people who live in China and India — more […]
Why India’s air pollution is so horrendous
By Umair Irfan Eleven out of the 12 most polluted cities on a World Health Organiation list were in India. A new report from the World Health Organization, […]
14 of world’s 15 most polluted cities in India
NEW DELHI: Delhi is not the most polluted city in the world. But that’s hardly any reason to cheer. The WHO global air pollution database […]
India’s $230 million plan to stop crop burning that pollutes Delhi falls short of estimates
By Neha Dasgupta & Mayank Bhardwaj NEW DELHI: The Indian government’s plan to spend $230 million over two years to prevent crop residue burning is […]
Most pollution-linked deaths occur in India
By R. Prasad CHENNAI: With 2.51 million deaths in 2015, India has been ranked No. 1 in pollution related deaths, according to a report by The Lancet Commission […]
SC directs states to frame rules for appointments in pollution boards
It set aside the August 24, 2016, order of NGT directing the state governments to reconsider the appointments and laying down guidelines for appointments in […]
Climate change is a real and present danger; India must ensure commitment to go green isn’t diluted
By Aakar Patel New Delhi : The world faces a dangerous moment, though media in India is not focused on it. The US has gone back […]