Latest Articles in air pollution
How Monitoring Air Quality Data Has Become Absolute Necessity
Here are 3 reasons that tell us how monitoring air quality data can help us understand the impact of outdoor air pollution and ultimately channel us towards reducing our carbon footprints
Read MoreAir Pollution: Nip it Now
A lot of rural India still uses fossil fuels such as coal, charcoal, and wood for cooking and heating purposes, which needs to be stop
Read MoreDelhi Govt Partners With Washington University For Joint Study On Air Quality Evaluation
The project duration will be 18 months. The work will be undertaken by the personnel of the Aerosol and Air Quality Research Laboratory which has expertise in identifying air quality problems and suggesting the solutions to curtail the emission for reducing the air pollutant release
Read MoreDelhi's Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor' Due To Unfavourable Weather Conditions
The Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting (SAFAR) said the overall air quality of Delhi continues to remain in the 'very poor' range
Read MoreDelhi Smog: Not Just A Winter Condition
Safeguarding the environment is not the responsibility of few but it is moral obligation and is the duty of every citizen
Read MoreBreathe Right: Choosing The Right Respirator To Combat Air Pollution
It is important to stay informed on the available options and choose the right respirator
Read MoreSmog Alert For Delhiites: Air Quality Nosedives Towards 'Very Poor' Category
The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 293, just eight points below the "very poor" category, according to the Centre-run System of Air Quality Forecasting And Research
Read MoreEmergency Plan To Combat Air Pollution Rolled Out In Delhi-NCR
Under the emergency plan, stringent actions are implemented based on the air quality of Delhi
Read MoreAir Pollution Causes Premature Deaths In The Country
Air pollution causes a whopping number of nearly 6.5 lakh premature deaths in the country. Countless more are affected by minor, nagging ailments. Such a mammoth health issue must be addressed urgently
Read MoreClean Air Campaign Will Be Replicated In 100 Non-attainment Cities: Vardhan
Delhi's air quality did not return to the "very poor" category after the start of the clean air campaign a fortnight ago, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan today said, adding that such campaigns will be replicated in about 100 non-attainment cities in the country.
Read MoreLess Time Gap Between Two Crops Motivates Farmers To Burn Stubble: Samit Deb, Chief People Officer, Birlasoft
Birlasoft is among the private players who are working towards a solution for this issue with their project named Shodhan. Shodhan project aims to curb biomass burning in Punjab
Read More5 Global Success Stories On Battling Air Pollution: Can Delhi Learn From Them?
Knee-jerk reactions to curb pollution are not a permanent solution to the crisis, but sustainable solutions which include strict legislative norms, citizen’s participation and community engagement on a massive scale and dispersion of eco-friendly technology may be effective in battling this crisis, which poses a threat to people and the environment.
Read MoreWaiting For The Government To Look Into Our Concerns Is Perhaps Another Way Of Passing The Buck: Tavleen Gill-Akoi
“So many trees have been cut down to pave way for development. Add to this rampant construction, black vehicular emissions, and a huge dump outside Delhi which is always on fire. This is what the children of Delhi are breathing in", Tavleen Gill-Akoi
Read MoreDelhi Smog: Going Solar Becomes Cheaper With Rising Air Pollution In The State
Delhi based Solar company Mysun waves off its solar installation processing fees for a limited time and introduces other financing schemes
Read MoreAir Pollution And Its Impact On Mental Health
It is important for each one of us to take certain measures at the individual level, read how can one reduce or prevent the effects of air pollution
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