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The 2017 estimate comes to on average of 2.57 million pounds (1.16 million kilograms) of carbon dioxide spewing into the air every second. (Photo: AP)

Global carbon pollution rises after three straight flat years

Preliminary figures project that worldwide carbon dioxide emissions are up about 2 percent this year.

14 Nov 2017 7:08 PM IST

NOAA climate scientist Ahira Sanchez-Lugo called it clear evidence of climate change.

Climate change pushing Earth toward risky 'tipping points': report

Scientists say that threshold is higher and climate change is here. It is dangerous and it is about to get much worse.

14 Nov 2017 3:03 PM IST

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) identified four reasons for the sudden onset of pollution - temperature, wind speed, relative humidity and atmospheric boundary layer. (Photo: AFP)

Doctors urge people to wear N90 masks as protection against toxic...

Rising levels of air pollution in national capital can cause cancer and heart disease.

11 Nov 2017 8:16 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

Centre, states must come together, says Delhi CM Kejriwal

Mr Kejriwal said banning entry of trucks, construction activities and introducing odd-even is not the solution to high...

10 Nov 2017 5:02 AM IST

Government resorted to announcing myopic measures such as installation of air purifiers and mist fountains at the traffic intersections.

Air purifier makers breathe easy in pollution

Air purifiers makers like Blueair, Eureka Forbes, Panasonic India and Sharp are betting big on the season.

9 Nov 2017 11:33 AM IST

Smog engulfs the India Gate area in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: G.N. Jha)

Air quality index 'severe' as Delhi covered in thick layer of smog

IMA declares 'public health emergency' as air quality index touched 'severe' category; experts advise against outdoor...

8 Nov 2017 11:10 AM IST

Earlier this year when Delhi was braving the cold wave, with the temperature dropping to 4Â°C, January 10 was declared as the coldest January day since 2013 in Mumbai with the minimum temperature recorded at 12.6Â°C.

Mumbai winters' tickle the funny bone

For comedian Neeti Palta, Mumbai winter is like Satan had a meltdown and he had a party.

7 Nov 2017 4:03 AM IST

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) said one diesel vehicle causes pollution equal to 24 petrol vehicles and 40 CNG vehicles. (Representational Image)

Rs 1,000 fine on bus drivers for adding to pollution

In the recent past, the DTIDC has taken steps to check air and noise pollution at the three ISBTs at Anand Vihar,...

5 Nov 2017 2:33 AM IST

These chargers would facilitate electric car users to charge their cars (battery electric vehicles such as the Mahindra e2o, Nissan Leaf, etc) at any time safely and conveniently. The chargers can also monitor the car battery charging status and units consumed while charging a car.

Rickshaws to kickstart India's all-electric drive

India, one of the world's most polluted nations, has one of the most ambitious plans to kick its fossil fuel addiction.

18 Sept 2017 8:12 AM IST

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) said one diesel vehicle causes pollution equal to 24 petrol vehicles and 40 CNG vehicles. (Representational Image)

NGT refuses to lift ban on 10-year-old diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR

The Centre had earlier opposed the ban, saying there was a 'misconception' that only diesel pollutes the environment.

14 Sept 2017 2:18 PM IST

Acting tough on those violating emission norms, Irdai has said vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will not be insured.

Delhi air quality turns severe'; pollution may rise faster' now:...

The overall AQI was 401, falling in 'severe' category, the highest this season, Central Pollution Control Board said.

30 Oct 2018 5:22 PM IST

A wide choice of air purifiers is now available -- and the technology behind them is constantly evolving.

The enemy within

Foul air is not just an outdoor scourge. It has seeped into many Indian homes. Can high tech help us breathe easy?

29 Oct 2018 11:27 AM IST