Air pollution: Lung cancer patients who have never smoked tobacco rise globally
People who have never had a cigarette are being diagnosed with lung cancer and their…
Pollution
States struggle to fill jobs before NGT deadline, less than 10% of 2,228 posts filled
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), out of 2,228 posts across 12 states…
40 years after deadly Bhopal gas leak disaster, factory site cleaning begins, toxic waste to be incinerated
The 377 metric tonnes of toxic waste finally left the factory for its incineration, 40…
Not just surviving: Finding breathing room for India’s cities to thrive
In face of the changing climate, the plight of Indian cities—marked by seasonal high pollution,…
Polluting industries won’t need dual approvals before setting up operations
Centre has done away with the requirement of permits from state authorities for heavily polluting…
COP29: India asks ‘air shed’ neighbours to fight air pollution jointly
Air pollution is a shared problem for the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) countries, as most…
Global Plastics Treaty: A Crucial Step Towards Sustainable Solutions at INC5
A global plastics treaty aims to establish a comprehensive framework for reducing plastic production and…
Stubble burning declining in Punjab and Haryana, still impacting Delhi’s air: Report
Reduction in fire incidents in Punjab and Haryana yields promising results, but Delhi’s air health…
Plastics: The Common Thread in the Global Triple Crisis of Climate Change, Pollution, and Biodiversity Loss
As the world grapples with the escalating challenges of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss,…
Vehicles, industry, dust, and biomass burning top pollution sources for toxic Delhi air
A Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) report stated that vehicles, industrial emissions, dust from roads…
