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Delhi's air turns 'severe' again due to low wind speed, high moisture

The city''s 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) was 404 on Tuesday

Delhi's air turns 'severe' again due to low wind speed, high moisture
Updated On : 19 Jan 2021 | 9:53 PM IST

Fairer way to help developing economies

The proposed Green New Deal in the United States and the European Commission's European Green Deal have laudable environmental goals but are too inward-looking

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Updated On : 16 Jan 2021 | 4:16 AM IST

Mumbai witnesses worse air quality than Delhi, records AQI of 317

Bandra Kurla Complex, a business district, recorded AQI of 346, Malad 338 and Andheri 333

Mumbai witnesses worse air quality than Delhi, records AQI of 317
Updated On : 09 Jan 2021 | 9:12 AM IST

Every breath you take

Book review of Breathing Here is Injurious to Your Health

Every breath you take
Updated On : 07 Jan 2021 | 1:33 AM IST

Air quality plunges to 'severe' category in Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad

Presence of pollutant PM 2.5 and PM 10 remained high in the five immediate neighbours of Delhi, according to the air quality index (AQI) maintained by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

Air quality plunges to 'severe' category in Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad
Updated On : 01 Jan 2021 | 7:05 PM IST

On New Year's Eve, air quality 'very poor' in Ghaziabad, other NCR cities

The average air quality remained 'very poor' in NCR cities of Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida, Faridabad and Gurgaon

On New Year's Eve, air quality 'very poor' in Ghaziabad, other NCR cities
Updated On : 31 Dec 2020 | 8:24 PM IST

Economic cost of pollution

It could affect productivity and long-term growth

Economic cost of pollution
Updated On : 30 Dec 2020 | 11:51 PM IST

Air quality improves significantly in Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad

The average air quality improved drastically to reach "poor" level from "severe" in Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida, Faridabad and Gurgaon

Air quality improves significantly in Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad
Updated On : 28 Dec 2020 | 5:55 PM IST

Air quality 'very poor' in Noida, Ghaziabad, 'poor' in Faridabad, Gurgaon

The average 24-hour AQI at 4 pm on Saturday was 367 in Ghaziabad, 355 in Greater Noida, 344 in Noida, 300 in Faridabad and 269 in Gurgaon, according to CPCB''s Sameer app

Air quality 'very poor' in Noida, Ghaziabad, 'poor' in Faridabad, Gurgaon
Updated On : 26 Dec 2020 | 7:31 PM IST

Air Quality Commission directs enforcement of dust control measure in Delhi

The Commission of Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR reviewed the deteriorating air quality situation and has directed strict enforcement of dust control measures to curb air pollution in the region

Air Quality Commission directs enforcement of dust control measure in Delhi
Updated On : 24 Dec 2020 | 9:13 AM IST

Air Quality Commission directs all industries in Delhi to switch to PNG

The Commission of Air Quality Management stressed the need to switching over of all industries in Delhi NCR to PNG

Air Quality Commission directs all industries in Delhi to switch to PNG
Updated On : 23 Dec 2020 | 6:59 AM IST

Air quality plunges to 'severe' level in Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad

The average air quality plunged to "severe" level in Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida and Faridabad, while it was "very poor" in Gurgaon

Air quality plunges to 'severe' level in Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad
Updated On : 22 Dec 2020 | 7:53 PM IST

Air remains 'very poor' in Noida, Ghaziabad, 'poor' in Gurgaon, Faridabad

The average air quality remained "very poor" in Ghaziabad, Noida and Greater Noida, and "poor" in Gurgaon and Faridabad, according to a 24-hour data issued by a government agency

Air remains 'very poor' in Noida, Ghaziabad, 'poor' in Gurgaon, Faridabad
Updated On : 21 Dec 2020 | 8:02 PM IST

Don't know what the panel on air quality is doing, we're not satisfied: SC

A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said that even people in Delhi are not satisfied with the work done by the Commission on the issue of pollution

Don't know what the panel on air quality is doing, we're not satisfied: SC
Updated On : 17 Dec 2020 | 7:39 PM IST

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Who in the country will be inoculated first?

Lessons from pandemic on tackling air pollution, doctors divided on plasma therapy, and why pet cats are vulnerable to the virus-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Who in the country will be inoculated first?
Updated On : 16 Dec 2020 | 2:50 PM IST

Apprise about steps taken so far by air quality commission: SC to Centre

On October 29, the top court was informed by the Centre that it has come out with an ordinance on curbing pollution and it has been promulgated already

Apprise about steps taken so far by air quality commission: SC to Centre
Updated On : 14 Dec 2020 | 2:45 PM IST

EESL to partner Delhi's govt hospitals for improving quality of air

According to Sud, EESL was developing a protocol for a wide range of pathogens along with All India Institute of Medical Sciences

EESL to partner Delhi's govt hospitals for improving quality of air
Updated On : 13 Dec 2020 | 11:28 PM IST

Air quality slips to 'severe' in Ghaziabad, Noida; 'very poor' in Faridabad

The air quality index for each city is based on the average value of all stations there

Air quality slips to 'severe' in Ghaziabad, Noida; 'very poor' in Faridabad
Updated On : 12 Dec 2020 | 7:26 PM IST

National security, religion present new challenges to India's environment

Security and religion may become additional vetoes on climate change action

National security, religion present new challenges to India's environment
Updated On : 09 Dec 2020 | 6:31 AM IST

Air quality stays 'severe' for 5th day in a row in Noida, Ghaziabad

It stayed 'very poor' in Faridabad and Gurgaon

Air quality stays 'severe' for 5th day in a row in Noida, Ghaziabad
Updated On : 08 Dec 2020 | 7:37 PM IST