Most pollution-related workplace deaths in countries with highest GDP: Lancet report
India fares better, ranks 40; United Kingdom worst-performing; United States occupies 18th position
India witnessed worst levels of human-induced air pollution during 2018-2021: Study
Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune and Chennai recorded huge fluctuations in terms of air pollution
Why indoor pollution is as deadly as its outdoor counterpart
With the continual improvement in our quality of life, indoor air quality has become an important area of concern in the 21st century
More than 12 million deaths due to unhealthy environment in 2012, says WHO
One in every four deaths across the world can be attributed to environment-related factors
‘Current energy policies not enough to improve air quality by 2040’
The World Energy Outlook Special Report has assessed the impact energy and air pollution policies will have on air pollutant emissions in the …
Ujjwala scheme: Experts, govt officials mum on LPG cylinder refills
While researchers and officials applaud government’s efforts in reducing household air pollution, none talk about how hardly anybody is …
Silent threat
Studies show modern kitchen is not as safe as believed. Use of exhausts, effective ventilation can reduce household pollution
Air ware
Despite lack of conclusive scientific evidence on their effectiveness, air purifiers have become a fixation for affluent households in India
Two billion children exposed to high levels of air pollution: UNICEF
Every year, about 600,000 children under the age of five die from diseases linked to indoor and outdoor air pollution
Almost half of world’s population exposed to indoor air pollution
Experts highlight the hazards of indoor air pollution; call for urgent shift to clean cooking fuel
‘India should lead way in clean cook stoves’
Experts draw attention to high child mortality and morbidity among women and children because of inefficient cook stoves
Search for a good hearth
While cook stoves in India are becoming fuel-efficient, they are not improving air quality, finds study
Study undertaken to determine pollution guidelines for underground metro stations
India has to develop its own system to keep pollution levels low because the instrumentation used in other metros abroad is expensive and …
Neo-addiction
Youngsters are getting hooked on flavoured e-cigarettes. Studies belie manufacturers’ claims
Smoke in the kitchen
The new ‘green’ biomass cookstove has immense potential but why is it missing in homes?
Why film festivals on the environment are a good idea
There is something about watching our environmental issues through the visual medium. If structured and shown with research, the impact of a …
A Public Effort
Where the government has failed miserably in providing quality service to the people, some ngos have set an example on how urban waste can be …
Bogged Down
Waste generation is not rare in urban areas, nor any other part of the world. The only difference is in the management of wastes. An effective, …