COVID-19: Why long-term exposure to air pollution is worrisome
A multi-pronged approach is needed to prevent future pandemics
In the shadow of COVID-19, Bhopal gas disaster survivors
All six reported COVID-19 deaths in Bhopal victims of gas tragedy
COVID-19: Second waves emerge in many countries. Is India ready?
Easing lockdown restrictions will need to be implemented with great caution
Wanted: A unified, comprehensive vehicle scrappage policy
Such a policy will not only provide vehicle owners a seamless hassle-free experience, but also generate employment and give the metal recycling …
Exposure to air pollution can cause anaemia in very young children, says new study
A 10 μg/m3 rise in ambient PM 2.5 exposure caused a 0.07 g/dL decrease in average haemoglobin count
Air pollution in India has caused losses of up to Rs 7 lakh crore annually
Losses caused by air pollution in India annually are 3% of its 2019 GDP and twice its annual public health expenditure, according to a new report
Fossil fuel combustion caused 2.5 million premature deaths in India in 2018
Pollution levels used for simulation are of 2012 levels, which means the actual number of deaths as of 2018 could be higher
Air pollution factor in girl’s death: UK court ruling can set precedent for India
United Kingdom court December 16 concluded air pollution exposure, along with asthma and acute respiratory failure, was the major cause of death …
New study links rate of COVID-19 spread to PM 2.5 concentration in ambient air
Presence of secondary pollutants such as nitrates and sulfates increase the reproduction rate of the virus SARS-CoV-2, according to the study
Post-COVID clean cooking schemes: Beyond financial barriers in rural households
Beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana availed 1.62 refills in the first 5 months of COVID-19 pandemic against 3 free refills …
Air pollution in rural India: Ignored but not absent
Air pollution is a transboundary problem, it transcends rural and urban boundaries. But the issue is rarely discussed and action plans are rigid
Consumer information system on fuel economy can help car buyers go green
Fuel efficiency is rarely a consumer’s primary concern, and vehicle manufacturers have little incentive to innovate technology
COVID-19: Deaths of 6 Bhopal gas survivors turn spotlight on healthcare malady
Case of criminal negligence filed against the hospital through a writ petition in Madhya Pradesh High Court
What does Boris Johnson’s plan to ban fuel-powered vehicles mean for UK
Several other countries may follow suit in the coming years to phase out petrol- and diesel-run vehicles
COVID-19 lockdown: Why battle against air pollution needs to continue
Air crisis will spiral if it’s not contained long-term and if mitigation actions are diluted to make up for time lost during lockdown