A two-year old study released in 2015 by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), (a well-respected non-profit public interest research and advocacy organization in New Delhi) concluded that NTPC ...More

Visakhapatnam: At one time, Kota Veedhi raised concerns over pollution by the Visakhapatnam Port and became a popular landmark for people's agitations. But, over the years, it failed to protect its ow ...More

When it comes to air pollution in India, there is no dearth of data but definitely of intent and holistic plans to fight it. Last week, the World Bank and the University of Washington added to the exi ...More

The latest World Bank report about the adverse affects of air pollution in India is yet another reminder that the country can afford to continue the lackluster approach to the menace at its peril. The ...More

India lost 1.4 million lives to air pollution in 2013, while in China the toll was 1.6 million, estimates a World Bank report released on Thursday. The report, released by the World Bank and the In ...More

Over 5.5 million people die prematurely every year due to household and outdoor air pollution globally with China and India being the worst-hit, a report claimed. According to the report, published b ...More

While the link between lifestyle and genetic factors with diabetes is well established, researchers have now found that long-term exposure to higher levels of traffic-related air pollution may also pu ...More

The world lost more than 5 million lives due to air pollution in 2013, according to a report released by the World Bank. Air pollution is estimated to be the fourth leading fatal health risk worldwide ...More

The rising air pollution in India is not just a health concern, but has larger implication on the economy too, a World Bank and Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation study has found. The study ...More

A team involving Oxford University scientists has, for the first time, discovered tiny magnetic particles from air pollution lodged in human brains in cities such as Manchester and Mexico City – and r ...More

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal has directed Delhi and Uttar Pradesh governments to take action against unauthorized industrial units running in residential areas on the outskirts of the nation ...More

Air pollution deaths have cost the global economy about $225 billion in lost labour income in 2013, according to a new study. The World Bank and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) ...More

Air pollution has emerged as the deadliest form of pollution and the fourth leading risk factor for premature deaths worldwide. Those deaths cost the global economy about $225 billion in lost labor in ...More

The rapid rate of pollution of the Arasalarriver has been highlighted by the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), which was tabled in the Puducherry Assembly on Thursday. Cit ...More

India lost 1.4 million lives to air pollution in 2013, while in China the toll was 1.6 million, estimates a World Bank report released on Thursday. The report, released by the World Bank and the In ...More

NEW DELHI: While Indian cities are still grappling with the impacts of severe particulate matter (PM) pollution, a new report has raised the flag on ozone levels (O3) too. 'The Cost of Air Pollutio ...More

New Delhi: Measures to safeguard the environment are often considered to be economic spoilers as they entail putting restrictions on economic activity such as shutting a polluting factory or scrapping ...More

A Bengaluru-based firm has found a way to trap pollutants, separate the carbon from the particulate matter and use this carbon to make ink. This novel process shows us ways in recycling air pollution ...More

GURGAON: The city reported a sharp rise in air pollution levels, after diesel autos returned to the streets after their recent strike. According to data released by Haryana State Pollution Control ...More

Tiny particles of pollution have been discovered inside samples of brain tissue, according to new research. Suspected of toxicity, the particles of iron oxide could conceivably contribute to diseases ...More