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Air pollution kills thousands in Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata every year: Lancet study
New research reveals a terrifying truth: over 7% of daily deaths in 10 major Indian cities are attr…
The 15 cities in the US with the worst air quality, ranked
In a statement sent to Business Insider, the organization said it used publicly available data, inc…
Mikhaila Friel
Air pollution caused 8.1 million deaths in 2021 globally, 2.1 million in India, notes HEI Report
The report mentioned that air pollution was one of the leading risk factors for death in South Asia…
PTI
Expanding citywide green cover could also lead to an increase in zoonotic diseases: study
The concept of urban greening has gained momentum as a means to mitigate the adverse effects of urb…
Delhi world's most polluted capital, Begusarai top polluted metro says IQAir
Bihar's Begusarai emerged as the world's most polluted metropolitan area while Delhi was identified…
PTI
Widespread adoption of electric vehicles is already making some neighbourhoods cleaner, study finds
Studies have shown that electric vehicle sales in India have risen more than sixfold since pre-pand…
Could BBMP’s new climate action plan for Bengaluru restore India's ‘Garden City’ to its former glory?
Sprawling with lush trees and a constant freshening breeze, Bengaluru certainly lived up to its tit…
Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata saw PM 2.5 levels higher in October 2023, compared to a year ago
Air pollution measured in PM 2.5 increased in four major cities compared to a year ago, an analysis…
Delhi-NCR air quality further dips into 'very poor' category
With hazy weather conditions and slow wind movement, the air quality in Delhi-NCR continued to rema…
40% rise in eye related problems due to pollution, say Delhi doctors
Ophthalmologists in Delhi are observing sharp rise in number of patients suffering from eye problem…
Delhi records minimum temp of 5.7 as cold wave conditions continue
As the city continued to grapple with cold wave conditions, the minimum temperature on Wednesday mo…
Bad air might indirectly be a major culprit behind suicide-related spike, Chinese study finds
More than just a straightforward impact on the residents' physical health, scientists have always w…
Singapore is considered one of the best-designed cities in the world. The man who masterminded it has 2 regrets.
Singapore is home to a population of 5.9 million, despite spanning just 284 square miles.
Amanda Goh
Delhi's air quality very poor, vehicular emissions largest contributor
Delhi's air quality fluctuated between the very poor and severe categories on Thursday as unfavour…
PTI
India 8th most polluted country in the world, 39 Indian cities among 50 most polluted: 2022 World Air Quality Report
While there was a slight overall improvement over the previous 2021 levels, our current average PM2…
Ukraine says it fooled Russia into striking fake planes and air defense systems with Iskander-M ballistic missiles
Ukraine's air force commander said Russia struck the targets with Iskander-M missiles — road …
Rebecca Rommen
Smog towers, cloud seeding not solution to India's air pollution problem: US scientist
Improving air quality in India requires long-term effort, a senior US scientist has said and noted …
PTI
Announcing Amaravati as the only capital, new CM Chandrababu Naidu breathes life into Andhra’s dream of a smart capital
Ten years ago, Chandrababu Naidu made a promise that Amaravati would be the capital of Andhra Prade…
Enough is enough: Indian-led 'warrior moms' rally to combat air pollution and bring back clean air
Warrior Moms are committed to fighting the battle for clean air for all children by raising awarene…
Punjab stubble burning: Smoke blankets Bathinda, AQI in 'very poor' category
With continuous stubble burning, the city of Bathinda remained veiled under a blanket of smoke on F…