The Latest Breaking News from Pollution

Wood burners more costly for heating than gas boilers, study finds

Charity says research dispels myth that wood burning, which has health risks, is a cheaper energy option

The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2023

Delhi air quality improves slightly after rainfall, but remains in 'Poor' category

Following the rainfall on Friday, there was a slight improvement in Delhi's air quality on Saturday. The air quality, which was previously categorized as 'Very Poor' by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), has now improved to the 'Poor' category.

Dynamite News · Nov 11, 2023

‘Why did I get it?’: Australian research into early onset Parkinson’s hopes to give patients answers

Exclusive: Researchers looking at the environment, plastics and pollution as factors as they try to fill ‘big gaps’ in their knowledge of the disease

The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2023

Air pollution | Crop residue burning in States adjacent to Delhi has to be stopped, says SC

SC orders stop to crop residue burning in Punjab and other States adjacent to Delhi to reduce pollution in NCR. Bench headed by Justice Kaul observed reports and committees on pollution, but nothing happening on ground

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Delhi air pollution | Odd-even scheme will see 10 lakh vehicles off capital’s roads, Delhi govt. says in SC

The Delhi government has told the Supreme Court that the odd-even scheme will see 10 lakh vehicles off the Capital’s roads, considerably reducing congestion and pollution in winter.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Gillian Mackay: The King must have known ‘his’ speech was reckless

IT was 1970 when a young Prince Charles addressed a conference about the countryside and condemned “the growing menace of oil pollution at sea”…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 10, 2023

Overnight rain in Delhi brings relief from hazardous air quality

Delhi's air quality improved after a week of hazardous pollution. Rain, wind direction change & stubble burning contributed. Govt. plans to induce artificial rain & has banned app-based taxis & rescheduled school winter break.

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

What are green firecrackers and how to recognise them

The season of festivals -- Deepavali, Christmas and New Year that follow each other in quick succession -- is marked by cheer and fervour. But lurking behind it all is also the fear of air and noise pollution. One of the attempts to ensure that festivities do not come at…

The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023

Efforts on war footing to curb pollution in Mumbai, says Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde

Mumbai CM Shinde chairs review meeting on air pollution, orders war footing to curb it. Gives instructions to authorities to use more manpower to clean roads, hire tankers, use foggers at construction sites, focus on urban deforestation. #AirPollution #Mumbai #Maharashtra

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Political blame game begins as ‘pollution season’ shrouds Delhi

Toxic smog is an annual event for Indian capital’s 33 million residents but nobody seems willing to take responsibility

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2023