Will PM 2.5 levels in Delhi-NCR go back to pre-pandemic levels this winter?
The answer lies in air pollution control measures, finds assessment by CSE
Warning: Air quality in North India may turn ‘severe’ by Diwali
AQI in Delhi-NCR between ‘poor’ and ‘very poor’ range October 22, 2022
As told to Parliament (December 6, 2021): Cases of environment-related offences almost doubled in 2020
All that was discussed in the House through the day
State of India’s environment: Quality of air, water, land worsened in India’s industrial clusters
Tarapur in Maharashtra emerged the most polluted cluster between 2009 and 2018
Delhi air remains 'severe plus'
Emergency persists despite drop in stubble burning
UP Assembly Elections 2022: Political parties oblivious to climate change, pollution
Survey finds ecological concern among most urban voters, but key players BJP, SP shy away from commitments
Air pollution impacts villages and cities almost equally but pollution control funds only for urban India, shows analysis
Villagers lose 7 months more of their lifespan than city dwellers due to air pollution exposure, but still without any air pollution monitoring …
CSE calls for a ‘green’ recovery action plan on first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies
The COVID-19 pandemic had deeply impacted public transport in India that was already in distress
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 25, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 13, 2020)
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 2, 2024)
‘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
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
Is ethanol blending in petrol really green?
Aggressive sugarcane farming contaminates land, water
Eight of 10 most polluted cities this winter from UP: CSE
The smaller and upcoming cities were the pollution hotspots
Grounded vessel in Chilika lake could spill oil and destroy its marine life
The vessel carrying oil ran aground 20 days ago and has still not been salvaged
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 18, 2022)
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 19, 2023)
Life of Plastic: Talks on global treaty to end plastic pollution begin in Uruguay
Delhi-based think-tank Centre for Science and Environment had released a report November 22 in the run-up to the Uruguay meeting
Half of world’s cities had PM2.5 levels above least-stringent WHO standards last decade: Report
India and Indonesia recorded the most severe increase in PM2.5 pollution while China saw the greatest improvements
Perfect decomposition: This Goa startup’s alternative to plastic wrappers is made of corn starch
Plastic alternatives have increasingly gained focus in recent years, amid reduced use of the products made by the polluting material
Air pollution will harm brain development, 9 of 10 people breathe polluted air
Annual loss in human capital arising from mental health conditions in children aged 0-19 is $387.2 billion
Our children are at risk of air pollution. Now is the time to act
Children’s health can be affected by air pollution even before they are born. As they grow up, pollution stunts their lung growth&…
Addressing indoor pollution and climate change with fuel-efficient cook stoves
A simple measure carried out by our organisation has helped to kill two birds with one stone