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Even low levels of traffic pollution tied to heart damage

Medications can help strengthen the heart and minimize fluid build-up in the body.

28 Sept 2018 12:34 PM IST

Delhi environment minister Imran Hussain

Ensure compliance of dust norms or face action, warns mantri

No construction material should be kept in the open and regular sprinkling of water at all construction sites must be...

27 Sept 2018 1:55 AM IST

In warmer climates, the impact of air pollution is exacerbated.

Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia: study

Worldwide, about seven percent of people over 65 suffer from Alzheimer's or some form of dementia.

19 Sept 2018 4:30 PM IST

The action plan deals with measures to manage the pollution from vehicles, industries and house-hold, majorly involving burning of fossil fuels.

Even low levels of traffic pollution tied to heart damage

Air pollution has long been linked to increased risk of heart ailments, yet less is known about how they alter...

17 Sept 2018 9:11 AM IST

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Supreme Court: What steps taken to ban China crackers?

Air pollution is dependent on several factors like industries, aviation, railways and construction activities.

29 Aug 2017 12:43 AM IST

Hotter temperatures speed up the chemical reactions that create air pollutants like ozone and fine particulate matter, which impact public health (Photo: AP)

Air pollution may cause the deaths of 60,000 people by 2030

Research adds to growing evidence that the overall health effects of a changing climate are likely to be overwhelmingly...

2 Aug 2017 8:58 AM IST

Air purification cut the amount of PM students were exposed to in half (Photo: AFP)

Spike in stress hormones triggered by air pollution

It is increasingly necessary for people to understand the importance of reducing their PM exposure.

15 Aug 2017 7:38 PM IST

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Develop eco-friendly farming practices, says Delhi High Court

The court also asked the Centre to explore the possibility of creating a fund for innovation in farming techniques.

14 Aug 2017 4:17 AM IST

People drive through dense fog in New Delhi (Photo: PTI)

Delhi's air quality enters red zone again

The air quality index of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) had Delhi's air in the 'severe' category with a...

30 Nov 2016 8:33 PM IST

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Supreme Court bans sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR

Pollution Control Board asked to submit report within 3 months whether materials used in making crackers are...

26 Nov 2016 2:30 AM IST

Delhi lieutenant-governor Najeeb Jung

Penalise people violating building norms, says Najeeb Jung

Mr Jung held a third review meeting to discuss the condition of air pollution.

26 Nov 2016 1:55 AM IST

According to the report, 1.2 million deaths take place every year in India due to air pollution.

DisCourse: Act now or vanish into thin air

A look at successful examples around the world at a time when increasing levels of pollution offer both challenges &...

7 May 2017 2:26 AM IST