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Air Pollution, News

Sharp Decline in Stubble Burning: 68% Drop in November Owing to Tougher Penalties, says Ministry

India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has reported a dramatic reduction in stubble burning incidents following the doubling of fines. From November 6 to 27, 2024, stubble burning cases dropped 68% compared to the same period in 2023.…

Manjori Borkotoky
December 3, 2024

Air Pollution, News

Delhi’s Air Quality Remains in ‘Severe’ Category, Citizens Struggle Amid Toxic Haze

India’s national capital continues to grapple with hazardous air pollution, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to an alarming 430 on Wednesday morning, placing it firmly in the ‘severe’ category. Among the worst-hit areas were Mundka (AQI 464), Wazirpur,…

Manjori Borkotoky
November 20, 2024

Air Pollution, Feature

Delhi’s Air Quality Hits ‘Severe’ Mark, NCR Engulfed in Heavy Smog, GRAP Stage 3 Activated

Delhi’s air quality plunged to catastrophic levels on Wednesday, recording the worst pollution in the country as the Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to a ‘severe’ 454 by evening—the highest this season. By Thursday morning, the situation worsened, with Anand…

Aayushi Sharma
November 15, 2024
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Air Pollution, News

India Seeks Cross-Border Unity at COP29 to Tackle Air Pollution

At the 29th COP meeting in Baku, India called on neighbouring countries sharing the Indo-Gangetic airshed to collaborate on combating air pollution. With millions across South Asia affected by cross-border pollution, Indian officials emphasised that a unified regional approach is…

Vivek Saini
November 14, 2024
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Air Pollution, Feature

Do Trees Pollute the Air? Uncovering the Role of Isoprene in Urban Air Quality

Trees are widely regarded as nature’s air purifiers, essential for absorbing carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen, and delivering a host of environmental benefits. But could they also be contributing to air pollution? This provocative idea came into the spotlight in 1981,…

Rashmitha Diwyanjalee
November 6, 2024

Air Pollution, News

New Report Shifts Focus in Stubble Burning: Madhya Pradesh Emerges as Major Contributor

As Delhi’s air quality deteriorates, the neighbouring states Punjab and Haryana take most of the blame year after year due to stubble burning. However, a recent study reveals that stubble burning occurs more extensively in Madhya Pradesh than in these…

Manjori Borkotoky
October 29, 2024

Air Pollution, Feature

Can Cloud Seeding Provide Relief from Delhi’s Pollution?

As Delhi’s air quality plummets to dangerous levels with the onset of winter, the city’s ambitious plan to induce artificial rain remains stalled, crippled by the central government’s failure to act swiftly. Despite lofty promises of coordinated efforts to combat…

Vivek Saini
October 24, 2024
46 Comments

Air Pollution, Feature

Byrnihat: India’s Most Polluted City and the Alarming Rise of Air Pollution in Northeast India

Byrnihat, located on the Assam-Meghalaya border, was ranked as the most polluted city in India in September 2024, with a monthly average PM2.5 concentration of 73 µg This level exceeded the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) limit of 60…

Aayushi Sharma
October 17, 2024

Air Pollution, News

From Garbage to Potholes: How Everyday Fixes Can Slash Delhi’s Air Pollution

Efforts to combat air pollution in megacities like Delhi often centre on industrial regulations, stringent vehicle emission norms, or grand environmental policies. However, a groundbreaking study conducted by IIT Delhi has highlighted an often-overlooked aspect of urban life that contributes…

Vivek Saini
October 4, 2024

Air Pollution, News

SC raps Delhi air quality panel as stubble burning already starts breaking records

In what seems to be a timely warning about the dangerous times ahead for the Delhi-NCR region in terms of the winter air pollution, the Supreme Court of India rapped the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) questioning the effectiveness…

Manjori Borkotoky
September 28, 2024