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Air Quality

Air quality refers to the cleanliness of the air we breathe. It is crucial for health and well-being. Poor air quality can lead to respiratory issues and other health problems. Various factors affect air quality, including pollution from vehicles and industries. Monitoring air quality is essential for public awareness. Governments implement regulations to improve air standards and protect citizens.

Hidden Smog from Delhi’s Waste

Every winter, Delhi’s toxic smog is blamed on vehicles, construction dust and industrial emissions. But a significant, largely invisible contributor lies much closer to home — the way...

 February 6, 2026

India Shifts Farm Fire Monitoring Strategy to Tackle Air Pollution

Recent developments indicate a shift in how India monitors farm fires, contributor to air pollution, particularly in northern states. The government plans to count these fires by assessing...

 November 25, 2024

India Faces Alarming Air Quality Crisis

Recent studies reveal a troubling rise in air pollution across Indian cities. A report published on November 21, 2024, by Respirer Living Sciences shows that 149 out of...

 November 22, 2024

Delhi’s Air Quality Crisis and Lessons from Beijing

Delhi is currently facing severe air pollution, particularly during the winter months. The city is blanketed in smog from various sources such as crop burning, vehicle emissions, and...

 November 19, 2024

Delhi’s New Air Quality Measures

The air quality crisis in Delhi has prompted urgent government intervention. With high pollution levels and persistent smog, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage III was implemented...

 November 18, 2024

Delhi’s Air Quality Crisis – A Growing Concern

Delhi's air quality continues to deteriorate, driven by increasing vehicle emissions and an overwhelmed public transport system. Despite technological advancements aimed at reducing pollution, local sources remain the...

 November 7, 2024

Indo-Pak Cooperation on Environmental Crisis

Recent developments have brought into light the urgent need for India and Pakistan to collaborate on tackling environmental challenges, particularly air pollution and climate change. As pollution levels...

 November 5, 2024

Diwali and Air Quality

In late October 2024, Delhi experienced a notable fluctuation in air quality surrounding the Diwali festival. The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded post-Diwali was 339, a...

 November 2, 2024

Delhi Air Quality Crisis

Recent assessments reveal that air quality in Delhi has deteriorated , primarily due to local pollution sources rather than the anticipated external contributions from agricultural stubble burning. The...

 November 1, 2024

Air Quality Crisis in NCR

The National Capital Region (NCR) is currently facing a severe air quality crisis, with pollution levels reaching alarming heights. Recent reports indicate that cities like Noida, Greater Noida,...

 October 29, 2024

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