Air

The season of death

Come winter, air pollution will breach record levels across cities, causing illnesses and several avoidable deaths. Where do our faults lie and what can we can do to correct them?

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Published: Thursday 05 November 2015

A joint campaign with Centre for Science and Environment, Delhi

Smoke from Punjab fires added to Delhi’s deadly air cocktail

Data captured by MODIS Aqua/Terra with active fire points marked as red dots

Beware, dangerous pollutants are spooking your air

Pollution levels in major north Indian cities are either 'very poor' or 'severe'

A look at paddy crop residue burning updates

NASA images show how smoke emanating from paddy residue burning is contributing to air pollution

Diwali blues: Ministry issues health advisory for residents

Scientists have predicted that Noida and Delhi University will witness the highest pollution level this festive season

Infographics» How fireworks kill you: part by part

A look at the chemical composition of commonly available fireworks, their roles and physiological effects

Firecracker sales may go up by Wednesday

It is difficult to calculate the exact quantity of crackers sold in the market as a large portion of firecrackers are sold without a licence

Union, Delhi governments urge residents to observe ‘cracker-free’ Diwali

Kejriwal, Javadekar issue appeals to residents of national capital

Despite appeals and fines, paddy crop residue burning on the rise in Punjab

Data from state pollution control board reveals increase in incidents

Government did not do enough to stop crop burning, say farmer representatives

Scientists urge that worsening air quality in Delhi may have a direct link with crop residue burning in neighbouring states

10 years on, Supreme Court order on firecracker composition gathers dust

Authorities have released composition-based guidelines for only four of 40 categories of fireworks

Pollution in your city: Is wearing a mask the solution?

Originally intended to safeguard industrial and health workers, masks have now emerged as people's defence mechanism against air pollution

Paddy burning: NGT orders fine imposition on erring farmers

According to the green tribunal, crop burning is a serious issue which contributes to global warming and causes air pollution

Fireworks make Diwali a dangerous festival for all

Farm fires, firecrackers and burdgeoning vehicular pollution will choke the air in cities and towns this winter. Are we headed towards our worst winter yet?

Respiratory, cardiac diseases on the rise

In ten years from now, New Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai together will record the highest number of premature deaths caused by air pollution

Paddy fields burning: Smog shrouds national capital

The smoke resulting from burning crop residues combined with vehicular emissions make the air we breathe deadly

Solutions» CSE recommends measures for cleaner air

Costlier diesel, stringent PUC compliance and higher taxes on older vehicles are some methods to reduce air pollution in Delhi

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