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Air pollution cuts short lifespan by 3.9 years in India

Shocking fact: In UP, toxic air cuts short life expectancy by 8.5 years

3 March 2020 1:29 PM IST

Oregon firefighters put out embers in Mill City, Oregon, on September 10, 2020, as they battle the Santiam Fire. - California firefighters battled the states largest ever inferno on September 10, as tens of thousands of people fled blazes up and down the US West Coast and officials warned the death toll could shoot up in coming days. At least eight people have been confirmed dead in the past 24 hours across California, Oregon and Washington, but officials say some areas are still impossible to reach, meaning the number is likely to rise. (AFP)

Winds a worry as death toll reaches 35 from US' West Coast fires

Warnings of low moisture and strong winds that could fan the flames added urgency to the battle

14 Sept 2020 11:39 AM IST

Air pollution levels in the national capital escalated to hazardous and visibility dropped significantly as a thick blanket of smog engulfed several parts of the city on Sunday morning. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi: Air quality continues to remain 'very poor' despite rain

The India Meteorological Department on Monday predicted thunderstorms and moderate to heavy intensity rain for Delhi and...

18 Oct 2021 10:44 AM IST

A worker uses an anti-smog gun to control dust at a construction side at the landmark India Gate monument in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (AP/Manish Swarup)

SC re-imposes ban on construction in Delhi, asks states to pay...

The states shall use the funds which have been collected as labour cess for the welfare of construction workers, the...

25 Nov 2021 1:09 PM IST

Commuters make their way along a road amid heavy smog in New Delhi on November 16, 2021. (Money SHARMA / AFP)

Rely upon statistical based model of wind pattern to curb Delhi air...

The SC said due to the seriousness of the issue it will continue to hear the matter and posted the case for the next...

24 Nov 2021 12:30 PM IST

A worker uses an anti-smog gun to control dust at a construction side at the landmark India Gate monument in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (AP/Manish Swarup)

Delhi's air quality improves on the back of winds

Winds gusting up to 20 kmph on Sunday and 25 kmph on Monday led to a marked improvement in the air quality and improved...

23 Nov 2021 10:42 AM IST

A motorcyclist drives on the wrong side of the road amidst morning haze and toxic smog in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. (AP Photo)

SC raps 'inertia of babus', asks for harsher steps

CJI said that the bureaucratic approach is, 'We don't do anything, let court pass orders and we will put our signatures...

18 Nov 2021 1:11 AM IST

Air pollution may be contributing to glaucoma due to the constriction of blood vessels, which ties into air pollutions links to an increased risk of heart problems. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi air pollution: Not in favour of WFH, employees advised to...

The apex court asked the Centre about drastic steps which are scientifically proven and are taken to bring down...

17 Nov 2021 12:25 PM IST

Globally, approximate 160,000 deaths have been attributed to PM2.5 air pollution in the five most populous cities of Delhi (30 million), Mexico City (22 million), Sao Paulo (22 million), Shanghai (26 million) and Tokyo (37 million), report said. (AFP)

'Emergency meeting' held with adjoining states over depleting air...

The Supreme court lashed out at the Centre and Delhi government for severe AQI

16 Nov 2021 12:05 PM IST

The air quality index of Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Gurgaon and Noida stood at 328, 340, 326 and 328 respectively at 9.05 am. (PTI Photo)

Delhi's air quality remains in 'very poor' category

A visible improvement in Delhi's air quality was recorded on Sunday although it was in the 'very poor' category

15 Nov 2021 11:07 AM IST

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Supreme Court tells Centre: Take emergency steps to curb Delhi...

At the outset of the hearing as solicitor general Tushar Mehta pointed to the impact of stubble burning on air pollution...

14 Nov 2021 6:50 AM IST

Globally, approximate 160,000 deaths have been attributed to PM2.5 air pollution in the five most populous cities of Delhi (30 million), Mexico City (22 million), Sao Paulo (22 million), Shanghai (26 million) and Tokyo (37 million), report said. (AFP)

Pollution likely to cut 9 years of life expectancy of 40% of Indians

Air quality has significantly worsened in the western state of Maharashtra and the central state of Madhya Pradesh

1 Sept 2021 11:40 AM IST