Delhi-NCR witnesses major spike in ozone levels with progress of summer: CSE

Increased emission from vehicles and growing heat stress has accelerated formation of ozone

The Invisible Killer: a hidden danger in the air

Autumn in India is smog season, the worst time of year for some of the world's most polluted cities. The air pollution that we breathe every day …

Air pollution by PM2.5 linked to rise in antibiotic resistance globally: Analysis

Study throws new light on spread of antimicrobial resistance through air, has relevance for all areas where air pollution is higher, says CSE

Bengal Barrier: Experts question plan to erect ‘green wall’ on state’s western border and stop pollutants

Research shows that Bengal receives less transboundary pollution compared to other Indian states

Air pollution: Half of India’s death toll in these 5 states

Uttar Pradesh has the largest burden of both ambient, household air pollution 

Take a deep breath – here's what 2016 revealed about deadly dangers of air pollution

Will the evidence finally convince polluted cities to clean up their act?

Ozone levels increase in Delhi, pose health risk

This could lead to a public health crisis as ozone is extremely hazardous to human health

Trees, crops endemic to India can help combat air pollution: Study

Peepal, mango, neem, maize, safflower & pigeon pea are found to be most suitable for areas with higher levels of air pollution

Deaths linked to PM2.5 2nd highest in India: Study

In India, coal accounted for 16% deaths linked to air pollution in 2015 and 17.1% in 2017

Pollution less severe this winter in Delhi; smog episodes fewer, shorter: CSE

There were wide variations in the overall air quality in adjacent areas within the city, pointing at local pollution

Air pollution killed 1.7 million Indians in 2019: Lancet report

Death rate from outdoor ambient air pollution up 115% in 2 decades, flags Lancet Planetary Health report  

Delhi chokes again: winter is becoming synonymous with air pollution

Sudden deterioration in air quality is due to fall in wind speed and rise in moisture content, which is making the pollutants build up fast

There will be an additional 1.2 billion cars on the road by 2030

Given the gravity of the situation, countries world over are slowly waking up to the challenge

SC bans dirty pet-coke, furnace oil in Haryana, Rajasthan, UP; CSE lauds verdict

The order comes in response to the recommendations of the EPCA that has found very high sulphur levels in these fuels

It’s that time of the year again

The air pollution concern is today widespread, but there is an incomplete agenda that needs further attention

Climate change set to increase air pollution deaths by hundreds of thousands by 2100

A new study suggests climate change will cause changes to patterns of ground-level ozone and smog

Dirty air and water increase cradle deaths in India

While absolute level of pollution increases risk, vulnerability is enhanced due to resource poverty

Don’t get obsessed with technical fixes; cut pollution

More than the technology prowess, it is important to follow the basic principles of public health protection which demands control of pollution …

Crop Burning: Punjab and Haryana’s killer fields

Punjab produces about 19-20 million tonnes of paddy straw and about 85-90 per cent of this paddy straw is burnt in the field

NGT orders deregistration of 10-year-old diesel vehicles in NCR

Green tribunal revisits its own order asking Regional Transport Office to ban toxic vehicles on the NCR’s roads 

Your air-conditioner can't keep you safe from Delhi’s noxious air

Indoor air quality is directly dependent on quality of outdoor air. It's time the aam aadmi came out on the streets to clean up not just …

Pollution: the great leveller

Simply Put: Breathing problems are passe

Dense fog episodes twice more frequent in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh than Delhi-NCR: Study

Low-lying Terai region bordering India and Nepal worst hit

Unprecedented ozone levels have made Delhi air more toxic: CSE analysis

Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad also show worrying trends