Poor air quality a major cause of premature deaths

A study conducted 11 north Indian cities says that annual premature mortality rate linked to air pollution ranges from 150-300 people per 1 lakh …

Pollution in news on April 16

Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and developments around pollution

How to win the climate wars – talk about local 'pollution' not global warming

Unlike the more abstract idea of global climate change, pollution is tangible and its effects are obvious

BS VI standards will reduce heavy duty vehicular pollution

India’s decision to leapfrog to Bharat Stage VI standards will bring down nitrogen oxides and particulate matter emissions

About 29 million ‘dirty’ diesel cars and vans ply on Europe’s roads

Not a single diesel car complies with the Euro 6 air pollution limits when tested on the road

Claims by auto industry misleading, vehicles still major polluters: CSE

Air pollution cannot be controlled without arresting emissions from cars, claims the non-profit

Rebuild the system

The changes proposed in the emission norms for brick kilns are unlikely to curb pollution. Here's why

Chocks away for green plans

After years of controlling noise pollution, airports across the globe are now trying to curb water and air defilement

Reading into new air policy for Delhi-NCR: Focus on prevention, timely intervention

It is clear that positive impact needs participation of wider areas in neighbouring states

Stubble burning forces Delhi to breathe ‘poor’ air

Air quality in Capital touches 280 and three areas respire ‘very poor’ quality air, according to CPCB and SAFAR data

No new Bharat Stage III vehicles from April 1, orders SC

The Supreme Court has banned registration of new Bharat Stage III vehicles as cleaner fuel used by Bharat Stage IV vehicles will be …

Indian CNG buses better than diesel buses; almost conform to Euro VI norms

Attempts are being made to misrepresent CNG bus emissions as more dangerous than diesel bus emissions, says Centre for Science and Environment

Warning: Air quality in North India may turn ‘severe’ by Diwali

AQI in Delhi-NCR between ‘poor’ and ‘very poor’ range October 22, 2022

Will implement odd-even without exemptions: Delhi government tells NGT

The Delhi government had withdrawn its decision to bring back the odd-even scheme for an interim period sighting safety issues for women

Bengal govt cites COVID-19 excuse for not phasing out old commercial vehicles

Large commercial vehicles, including goods carriers and buses, account for 74-80% of PM 2.5 and PM 10 in Howrah and Kolkata

Supreme Court bans sale of firecrackers in Delhi, NCR

The licences of existing firecrackers sellers will be suspended and the government will not issue new licences

15 lessons for India

As odd-even traffic restrictions in Delhi draw to a close, we highlight the takeaways from this massive community initiative to curb air …

Delhi air pollution: identifying perpetrators and fixing responsibility

Air pollution in Delhi is a result of a complex mix of anthropogenic and natural sources

All about effective air quality monitoring

Monitoring air pollutants is important to understand the impact of policy changes. Vivek Chattopadhyaya explains the existing technologies for it …

Deteriorating air quality in Delhi and Dhaka, as smog envelops both capitals

Bangladesh has been urged by the World Bank to clean up the air by coordinating more closely with its south Asian neighbours

Indoor air pollution can slow down brain development in infants: Study

Very small particulate matter can move from respiratory tract to brain

COVID-19: Why long-term exposure to air pollution is worrisome

A multi-pronged approach is needed to prevent future pandemics

Bare acts, no action

Only 32 Indian cities had clean air this January, Delhi, Bhagalpur most polluted

15 cities recorded PM2.5 levels more than double the prescribed standard

Air pollution exposure while in womb can impact newborn’s stress responses: Study

Exposure to higher levels of NO2 and PM10 can bring down the dose of proteins that resist stress, inflammation and ageing