Air Pollution

December 03, 2021

Recycling won't help the world tide over plastic crisis, say experts

The world produces around 300 million tonnes of plastic waste every year, according to the United Nations Environment Programme.

November 18, 2021
Study shows air pollution can worsen Covid infection

The study found an association between higher exposure to Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and increased disease symptoms.
November 17, 2021
Air pollution indoor as lethal as that outside, don't ignore it

According to the Environment Protection Act, 1986, the levels of indoor air pollutants are often 2-5 times higher than outdoor levels.
November 17, 2021
Delhi air pollution : Schools, colleges in NCR to remain closed till further orders

It also said that only five of the 11 thermal power plants located within 300 km radius of Delhi NTPC, Jhajjar; Mahatma Gandhi TPS, CLP Jhajjar; Panipat TPS, HPGCL; Nabha Power Ltd. TPS, Rajpura and Talwandi Sabo TPS, Mansa will remain operational till November 30.
November 15, 2021
SC directs Centre to hold emergency meeting to control air pollution

The top court also asked the state governments of Punjab and Haryana to pursue the farmers for two weeks not to do stubble burning.
November 14, 2021
Delhi mulls lockdown to curb rising pollution

The Delhi government has already announced the closure of physical classes in schools, colleges and other educational institutions, except those where exams are being conducted, for a week from Monday.
November 13, 2021
Pollution crisis: SC steps in; Kejriwal announces closure of schools, ban on construction

A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana said the situation of pollution is so bad that people are wearing masks inside their houses.

Air Pollution

Recycling won't help the world tide over plastic crisis, say experts

Study shows air pollution can worsen Covid infection

Air pollution indoor as lethal as that outside, don't ignore it

Delhi air pollution : Schools, colleges in NCR to remain closed till further orders

SC directs Centre to hold emergency meeting to control air pollution

Delhi mulls lockdown to curb rising pollution

Pollution crisis: SC steps in; Kejriwal announces closure of schools, ban on construction

Note these 5 products to help fight the ill-effects of pollution

Delhi air quality in 'severe category', higher wind speed to offer relief

Why cold leads to increase in air pollution in Indo-Gangetic plains?