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Air quality in Delhi remains beyond severe, dusty conditions to prevail for next 3-4 days

The air quality deteriorated because of dust storms in western India, particularly Rajasthan, which increased coarser particles in the air, the Central Pollution Control Board said

2 min read14 Jun 2018
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Pollution in Bangkok tops New Delhi, Beijing levels

Concentrations of tiny, airborne PM2.5 particles that damage health on some days topped levels in New Delhi and Beijing, the more traditional poster-cities for the perils of smog

2 min read16 Feb 2018
Science

Residential biomass burning deadliest source of air pollution, reveals study

Of the total 1.1 million deaths related to air pollution in 2015, the highest number was due to residential biomass fuel burning, study says

2 min read12 Jan 2018
Politics

Can pollution affect white collar productivity levels?

Stock trading takes a hit when pollution levels spike, a new study shows

2 min read1 Dec 2017
Science

Air pollution linked to poor quality sperm, may lead to infertility: study

Air pollution, particularly levels of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5), is associated with poorer quality sperm and may lead to infertility, says study

2 min read23 Nov 2017
Politics

India, Pakistan just entering smog season, pollution to continue for several months: NOAA

Cities in north India and Pakistan will continue to experience dangerous level of smog- filled pollution over the next several months, says National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

2 min read16 Nov 2017
News

As India endures blanket of smog, China’s battle offers lessons

Concentrations of PM2.5 have soared in recent years in India. Beijing's pollution levels remain well above international guidelines, but unlike in India they've stopped their surge

4 min read16 Nov 2017
Science

Outdoor air pollution accounts for 6% of total diseases in 2016: Report

Outdoor air pollution was responsible for 6% and household pollution for 5% of the total disease burden in India in 2016, says ICMR report

4 min read16 Nov 2017
Companies

United Airlines resumes Newark-Delhi flights after halt due to poor air quality

United Airlines resumes flights from Newark, New Jersey to New Delhi after suspending the service temporarily over concerns about poor air quality in Delhi

1 min read13 Nov 2017
Politics

New Delhi declares emergency as toxic smog thickens by the hour

New Delhi declared a pollution emergency and banned the entry of trucks and construction activity as a toxic smog hung over the city for a third day

2 min read9 Nov 2017
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