Dirty air dooms Indians to early death
New analysis of global burden of diseases shows very high rate of increase in early deaths from particulate and ozone pollution. Over a quarter …
Parts of US, Europe and Asia still grappling with problem of high level of ozone pollution
Parts of southern Europe, South Korea, Japan and China are experiencing more than 15 days a year of ozone levels above 70 ppb
Pollution in news on April 12
Here’s a round-up of today’s news reports and developments on pollution
China’s anti-pollution measures have backfired
A new study says China’s efforts to bring down PM 2.5 concentration has in turn led to a spike in Ozone pollution
In Delhi, deadly air pollution is never out of season
After a deadly smog episode in winter, the city witnessed severe ozone pollution this summer, followed by a spike in PM10 level due to pre-…
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
US agency proposes more stringent rules to curb downwind air pollution
The proposal is expected to reduce emissions from power plants in 23 states, protecting neighbouring states from ozone pollution