Why does Beijing value its citizens more than Delhi?

Both cities might have air pollution issues, but Delhi is way behind Beijing as far as awareness and solutions are concerned

Delhi's odd-even number plate experiment: will it succeed?

The government needs to develop a robust mechanism to discourage those who will inevitably try to get around the rules by buying a second …

Respiratory, cardiac diseases on the rise

In ten years from now, New Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai together will record the highest number of premature deaths caused by air pollution

National Air Quality Index: A solution with too many problems

Due to lack of monitoring and maintenance, most of the authorized centres have failed to record real-time data on air pollution

Air pollution and our right to clear air

As Delhi’s air pollution levels reach alarming highs, even non-smokers in the city have started developing smokers’ lungs. But the …

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

Air pollution increases risk of Alzheimer’s in carriers of the gene, says study

The ratio of metabolites responsible for cognitive functions has severely decreased in Alzheimer's gene-carrying children in Mexico City than in …

Lethal breath

After respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, air pollution now shows a definitive link with strokes

NGT bans diesel vehicles older than 10 years in Delhi

The ban is now applicable to private as well as commercial vehicles, both heavy and light

Beware, dangerous pollutants are spooking your air

Pollution levels in major north Indian cities are either 'very poor' or 'severe'

Delhi loses 80 lives to air pollution every day, says study

Outdoor air pollution is the fifth largest killer in India

When will India wake up to freedom—from air pollution?

London’s worst air day is good air day by Indian standard