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India has faced significant challenges with dense smog, impacting vibrant urban centers characterized by high levels of vehicle emissions and industrial pollutants. Agricultural areas have been affected by smog due to the common practice of field burning to prepare land for the upcoming crop. Rapid industrial and urban growth in…

Rajat Gupta’s pictures show the difference a few days can make for citizens of one of the world’s most polluted major cities

In an age where global attention is increasingly focused on the issue of air quality, it is imperative to comprehend the potential health risks associated with elevated Air Quality Index (AQI) levels. Deteriorating air quality, as indicated by high AQI values, presents significant health hazards, particularly in urban settings. In…

Bengaluru saw marginal dip in air pollution levels during Deepavali; AQI in KSPCB station of Jayanagara was 214 this year, compared to 254 in 2022; AQI at Kavika station was 171 (moderate category) on first day; AQI at Silk Board station was 35 on Nov 5; Bengaluru recorded lower PM…

The world is halfway towards a legally binding treaty to end plastic pollution, as negotiators in Kenya spend this week debating the best way to slash the waste building up in oceans and ecosystems. Plastic is largely made from fossil fuels, which means oil-rich countries have a significant stake.

A thick layer of smog veiled the national capital on Wednesday morning and the air quality was recorded in the 'severe' category in several parts of Delhi.

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Plastic pollution is an urgent environmental issue, globally. Every year, about eight million tonnes of plastic end up in the oceans.

NEW DELHI: Delhi on Tuesday faced a resurgence of air pollution nearing the "severe" category due to adverse meteorological conditions, with little relief in sight.