Delhites score own goal this Diwali
Although the city had a good chance of avoiding a mishap seen in the last two years, citizens chose to play hide-and-seek with the law
On Diwali, Delhi-NCR gets season’s first severe pollution episode
CSE’s analysis shows a ten-fold jump in PM2.5 on Diwali evening due to bursting of firecrackers
Diwali 2020 in Delhi: A highly polluted and infectious affair
By flouting norms regarding the ban on firecrackers and social distancing, the national capital may just have ensured more trouble for itself
The day after: How the air fares post-Diwali
Air quality slips in Delhi, National Capital Region and several places across north India
CSIR labs develop ‘green’ crackers
The new products emit 25% to 30% less particulate matter than the traditional crackers, said minister for science and technology Dr Harsh Vardhan&…
Vehicles were top polluters in Delhi during Diwali week: CSE
Delhi has 14 million registered vehicles and an annual addition of 0.5 million vehicles a year
Air quality in Delhi further deteriorates post-Diwali; breaches emergency mark for a time
Wind direction though has changed; it will allow greater dispersal of pollutants from stubble burning
SC judgment on firecrackers: Execution a major challenge
Here’s an analysis of how the apex court's recent judgment has a lot of ground to cover
Diwali: Nudge practice of not tolerating personal harm
Festival also reminds us that awareness has to nudge change towards environmentally responsible behaviour to support difficult regulatory action
Delhi air emergency: Little respite on Day 2
The national capital's air oscillated between 'very poor' and 'severe' on Nov 2
Air quality ‘severe’ in Delhi-NCR for sixth consecutive day
Conditions after Diwali night could worsen if people flout firecracker ban; light rain could further aggravate pollutant load
Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Act, for your children's sake
We are doing too little too late
Apolcaypse now: Toxic air shrouds Delhi
Delhiites breathed the season’s worst PM2.5 on the morning of November 3, 2019
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
Expect Delhi to become a gas chamber again this Diwali
Western disturbance too weak to bring respite, light rain could worsen air quality
Delhi, controlling air pollution is in your own hands
The cause of Delhi's severe air pollution is primarily due to geographical and local factors