UN plastic treaty talks grapple with re-use, recycle, reduce debate
There was “chaos, not progress”, at the INC-3 (third round of United Nations Intergovernmental Negotiating…
air quality
Top court ban on fireworks ‘goes up in flames’, AQI breach 1000 in many areas in Delhi
The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi exceeded ‘very poor’ and ‘severe’ marks and “went…
Delhi-NCR most polluted region in India, Karnataka the cleanest: Report
Delhi’s air quality improved marginally, yet it was the most polluted city between October 1,…
Outdoor air quality chronically underfunded, finds State of Global Air report
On a brighter side, international development funding for clean air projects, for the first time,…
PM2.5 shortening average life expectancy of Delhi residents by almost 12 years
Air pollution is cutting short life of an average Indian by over 5 years and…
PM 2.5 air pollution increases anti-biotic resistance globally, India risk increases 2.5%
A recent study published in Lancet established links between fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution…
Green court forms panel to release air pollution control norms around hospitals with in the next 3 months
The National Green Tribunal (NGT), India’s green court, formed a five-member panel to create a…
IIT-M develops low-cost mobile air pollution monitoring tech
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) researchers developed a low-cost mobile air pollution monitoring framework…
India releases new stone crushers guidelines to curb air pollution
The Centre Pollution Control Board (CPCB) published new guidelines for stone crushers, who are responsible…
‘Sepia-toned haze’: Delhi air quality index drops to worst since February 18
Delhi pollution levels on May 16, touched 336µg/m3 with low wind speed of 8-10 kmph…