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Page 61 - Air Pollution

Take multi-pronged measures throughout year to tackle air pollution: CPR

The Commission for Air Quality Management has been urged to actively take multi-pronged measures to tackle air pollution throughout the year, not only in response to complaints or during peak periods

Take multi-pronged measures throughout year to tackle air pollution: CPR
Updated On : 19 Jan 2022 | 7:52 AM IST

Delhi air 'very poor', capital tops list of world's most polluted cities

The Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was 312 at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air 'very poor', capital tops list of world's most polluted cities
Updated On : 18 Jan 2022 | 9:09 AM IST

Delhi pollution improves slightly, air quality jumps to 'poor' category

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was 262 at 8 am, according to the Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality forecast agency SAFAR

Delhi pollution improves slightly, air quality jumps to 'poor' category
Updated On : 17 Jan 2022 | 8:42 AM IST

Delhi air quality 'very poor' category as city shivers in fog, winter

Delhiites woke up witnessing a very foggy morning on Sunday as AQI remained in 'very poor' category

Delhi air quality 'very poor' category as city shivers in fog, winter
Updated On : 16 Jan 2022 | 9:47 AM IST

Prolonged exposure to air pollution may spike Covid risk: Study

Long term exposure to ambient air pollution may heighten the risk of Covid-19 infection, suggests a research.

Prolonged exposure to air pollution may spike Covid risk: Study
Updated On : 12 Jan 2022 | 1:45 PM IST

Delhi air 'satisfactory', city still ranks among world's most polluted

The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 193 at 8 am, in the --moderate-- category, according to SAFAR

Delhi air 'satisfactory', city still ranks among world's most polluted
Updated On : 12 Jan 2022 | 9:26 AM IST

Delhi air 'satisfactory', but city still ranks among world's most polluted

The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 93 at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air 'satisfactory', but city still ranks among world's most polluted
Updated On : 12 Jan 2022 | 8:58 AM IST

India's toxic air gets worse, pollution in 132 cities below standards

India is failing in efforts to improve its toxic air quality, with the number of smog-plagued cities increasing since the launch of a national program to tackle the issue

India's toxic air gets worse, pollution in 132 cities below standards
Updated On : 11 Jan 2022 | 10:11 AM IST

Pollution levels could rise again after 2020 lockdown-induced dip: Study

With the levels of pollution rising this year, the downward dip, induced by the hard lockdown phases of the pandemic in 2020, will not persist, a new analysis of regional pollution trends showed

Pollution levels could rise again after 2020 lockdown-induced dip: Study
Updated On : 11 Jan 2022 | 8:54 AM IST

Delhi air inches closer to 'good' category; expected to deteriorate

The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 53 at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air inches closer to 'good' category; expected to deteriorate
Updated On : 10 Jan 2022 | 8:34 AM IST

Delhi air improves to 'satisfactory' category, best AQI in over 2 months

The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 90 --'satisfactory'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air improves to 'satisfactory' category, best AQI in over 2 months
Updated On : 10 Jan 2022 | 8:21 AM IST

Delhi witnesses best air quality after months as heavy rain lashes city

Delhi's air quality improved from 'poor' category to 'moderate' with Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 132 as the capital city and its adjoining areas witnessed heavy rainfall and thunderstorm

Delhi witnesses best air quality after months as heavy rain lashes city
Updated On : 08 Jan 2022 | 9:57 AM IST

Aaditya Thackeray reviews air, water pollution around thermal plants

Maharashtra Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray has called for interventions from government agencies for pollution abatement.

Aaditya Thackeray reviews air, water pollution around thermal plants
Updated On : 08 Jan 2022 | 9:08 AM IST

India among largest emitters, could cause extreme climate impacts: Study

The results highlight the outsized role these emitters play in driving warming and temperature extremes around the world.

India among largest emitters, could cause extreme climate impacts: Study
Updated On : 07 Jan 2022 | 1:40 PM IST

Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' category as rain brings some relief

The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 273 --'poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' category as rain brings some relief
Updated On : 07 Jan 2022 | 8:29 AM IST

Delhi air quality 'very poor' as morning rainfall fails to ease pollution

The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 380 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air quality 'very poor' as morning rainfall fails to ease pollution
Updated On : 06 Jan 2022 | 8:32 AM IST

Protect the Aravalli range

Thar desert can creep towards the east

Protect the Aravalli range
Updated On : 05 Jan 2022 | 11:36 PM IST

Delhi air quality still in 'very poor' category without any improvement

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 369 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air quality still in 'very poor' category without any improvement
Updated On : 05 Jan 2022 | 8:11 AM IST

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor'; rain expected to bring some relief

The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 368 --'very poor'-- at 8 am, according to SAFAR

Delhi air quality remains 'very poor'; rain expected to bring some relief
Updated On : 05 Jan 2022 | 7:56 AM IST

CSE finds early signs of rising air pollution in MP, Chhattisgarh

The CSE analysis of air quality status in cities of MP and Chhattisgarh is an assessment of annual and seasonal trends in PM2.5 concentration for the period January 1, 2019 to December 12, 2021

CSE finds early signs of rising air pollution in MP, Chhattisgarh
Updated On : 04 Jan 2022 | 9:09 AM IST