Farmers who engage in stubble burning have become the fall guys in the blame game, but Delhi air quality cannot improve without solving issues such as vehicular pollution and garbage dumps. Read more »
The findings by scientists at Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm that link infection risk of Covid-19 and exposure to common pollutants should worry policymakers in India. Read more »
The study used computer models to establish that the nitrogen dioxide concentrations since February were lower by around 20%. Read more »
Transportation contributes 41% to urban pollution, industry 18% and dust 21%. Stubble burning worsens the situation by preventing dispersion. Read more »
Can same policy measures address the twin challenges of air pollution and climate change effectively? A new study provides the answer. Read more »
Lockdown has given Yamuna a fresh lease of life, but things will be back to normal once the restrictions are lifted. Read more »
The virtual constellation of satellites will collect data to cut pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, smog, formaldehyde and aerosols. Read more »
High levels of ultrafine particles are a serious public health concern because of their small size, large surface areas, and the ability to get into the blood system. Read more »