Air Pollution

Opinion: Tips From Mexico City On How Delhi Can Tackle Its Air Emergency

Opinion | Beatriz Cardenas | Monday August 12, 2019

Mexico City's metropolitan area was infamous for its high air pollution levels in the 1990s. With consistent efforts to tackle poor air quality, the city has set an example for Indian urban centers like Delhi

Indonesia's Capital Curbs Private Cars In Bid To Cut Choking Pollution

Reuters | Thursday August 8, 2019

Indonesia's capital announced new curbs on private cars on Wednesday as it moves to rein in Jakarta's choking air pollution, but experts warned the measures were unlikely to stamp out the problem.

How Will Crop Burning Be Tackled, Green Tribunal Asks Punjab, Haryana, UP

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 9, 2019

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh how they intend to tackle the problem of crop burning, a major contributor to air pollution in Delhi, this year.

Centre Increases "Green" Budget To Rs 2,954 Crore

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 5, 2019

The Centre on Friday increased the allocation for Environment Ministry from last fiscal by 10.4 per cent to Rs 2,954.72 crore for 2019-20 in what was termed as a "green budget" by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with several initiatives for promoting electric vehicles, reducing air pollution and encouraging afforestation.

Jakarta Residents Sue Indonesia Government Over Air Pollution

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday July 4, 2019

Residents of Indonesia's capital on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the government over the toxic levels of air pollution that regularly blanket the city.

Environment Ministry Acquires Electric Cars For Official Use To Combat Air Pollution

PTI | Wednesday July 3, 2019

The Environment Ministry on Tuesday acquired electric cars for official use, a move aimed at reducing air pollution.

Paris Bans Up To 60% Of Its Cars As Heatwave Worsens Pollution

Reuters | Saturday June 29, 2019

Paris has banned more than half of the cars registered in the region from its roads as a record heatwave worsens air pollution, the most drastic restrictions ever imposed there, officials said.

Number Of Days With Good Air Quality On Rise In Delhi: Government

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday June 28, 2019

There has been a nearly 15 per cent decline in particulate matter 2.5 and 10 levels in Delhi in the last three years and the number of days with good air quality are also on the rise, the government said Friday.

Paris To Limit Vehicle Use To Reduce Air Pollution

IANS | Wednesday June 26, 2019

Paris will restrict car use on Wednesday as a measure to fight against surging air pollution linked to intense heat wave that strikes most of French regions, the city's police department announced.

Delhi's "Bad Air" Days Down By 33%, Says Environment Minister

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 6, 2019

Air quality in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) has improved and the number of days with "bad" air quality has come down by 33 per cent, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Thursday.

Use Solar Rooftop In Gurgaon Residential Societies: Think Tank

Gurgaon News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 6, 2019

Aiming to reduce air pollution in Gurgaon, environment think tank Centre for Science and Environment on Wednesday batted for use of solar rooftop in place of generators in residential societies.

Doctor-Turned Politician Harsh Vardhan Minister Again In PM Modi Cabinet

People | Press Trust of India | Friday May 31, 2019

Doctor Harsh Vardhan, who handled three portfolios in the last NDA government and initiated a crucial national programme to tackle air pollution, has made his way to the Narendra Modi cabinet for a second consecutive time.

Mother, Daughter Sue France Over Ill Health From Air Pollution

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 28, 2019

A Paris court on Tuesday began hearing a case brought by a mother and daughter who, in a legal first in France, are suing the state for damages over ill health caused by air pollution.

World No Tobacco Day: Here's How Tobacco Use And Exposure Is Harming You

Health | DoctorNDTV | Friday May 31, 2019

World No Tobacco Day 2019: Tobacco use is a major risk factor for respiratory illnesses which are one of the leading causes of deaths around the world! Here's everything you need to know about tobacco use, exposure and harmful effects on lung health.

Bikes Should Be Electrified In 6-8 Years, NITI Aayog Proposes: Report

India News | Reuters | Thursday May 23, 2019

The government's leading think-tank has proposed electrifying most motorbikes and scooters within the next six to eight years to curb pollution and reduce dependency on fossil fuels, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said.