Deadly Particles

They are tiny and deadly. Recent research has brought to light the existence of airborne particles so tiny they defy measurement. Toxic particles …

Wake up and smell the air

Environmental crimes: India may take upto 33 yrs to clear case backlog, says report

By the end of 2018, the number of cases pending trial climbed to 48,238

Diwali 2022: Delhi air ‘very poor’, can worsen to ‘severe’

Farm stubble burning increased in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan; Firecracker ban in Delhi goes up in smoke too

Is rainfall linked to pollution? Depends on whether you live north or south of Vindhyas

DTE analyses PM10 spatial data for August 2022 and 2023 

Stubble fire counts up, Delhi air quality slips to ‘severe’

Stubble burning share of PM2.5 estimated around 42% on November 4 from 5% a day earlier

‘Very poor’ Delhi air to slip further over 2 days

Blame factors: Calm surface wind, low ventilation, local pollution sources

US court takes a global warming case despite Bush

Indians could have lived for 1.7 years more with cleaner air

Every 8th death in country is due to air pollution, finds first state-wide research on its impact  

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 2, 2024)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal  

‘Pollution OPD’ launched in Delhi as worsening air quality poses health hazards

Open once a week now, the OPD at Ram Manohar Lohia will operate more frequently if number of patients increase  

In polluted Delhi, children have no place to hide from diseases

Seasonal measures, graded action not enough when millions of children are at risk of chronic ailments

Centre made over 100 changes in Environment Impact Assessment Notification in past 5 years

The year 2022-23 saw the highest number of changes introduced in the notification 

Pollution, heat affect cognition more among those from disadvantaged sections: Study

The effects of temperature are more pronounced in the rural parts of China and India

College students recycle flower waste into organic dyes, help destitute women earn a livelihood

The project also ensures effective waste management 

Eight of 10 most polluted cities this winter from UP: CSE

The smaller and upcoming cities were the pollution hotspots 

Javadekar says no link between air pollution and health, dumps ICMR study

However, MPs across party lines say there are pan-India ramifications

Air quality in Delhi sees improvement

GRAP measures instrumental in the cleanup, say experts

Global air pollution level rose 8 per cent each year during 2008-2013

Still, the rich remain at low risk, and the poor pay the price

Centre contradicting own reports and stand on air pollution issues

The government has sent contradictory signals on promotion of CNG

Energy taxes

Pollutants take heavy toll of European trees

Belur Math endangered

Menu: lungs

The steady principle of inconsistency