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Scientists find average levels of nitrogen dioxide almost twice as high in homes cooking with gas as in those cooking without

Air quality in Delhi remains 'severe' as toxic smog hangs heavy. Commuters, residents suffer breathing problems. SC expresses grave concern, orders stop to stubble burning. Smog towers not working, govt asked to repair. Meeting to be held to ensure crop burning stops. Cold weather traps pollution, AQI beyond 400 poses…

Letters: Readers respond to Jacqueline Yallop’s article about the damaging health effects of light pollution

Water pollution is a growing concern globally, with research estimating that chemical industries discharge 300-400 megatonnes (600-800 billion pounds) of industrial waste into bodies of water each year.

NEW DELHI: With Delhi schools once again closing due to pollution, many parents are expressing their concerns about the effectiveness of virtual learning compared to physical classes and are urging the government to find a permanent solution.

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Bharti Kisan Union (Ugrahan) general secretary Sukhdev Singh Kokrikalan asked how it was possible that smoke from crop residue burning in Punjab could cause air pollution only in Delhi and not in Jalandhar, Amritsar and other districts of the State.

Masks are back on the New Delhi streets as residents grapple with the annual surge in air pollution that has engulfed the Indian capital region

SC directs Punjab, Haryana, UP & Rajasthan to "immediately stop crop residue burning" to reduce Delhi's air pollution. A meeting to be held on November 8 to ensure "better picture and some redemption" by November 10. All stakeholders to connect to discuss the issue

Days before Deepavali celebrations, the Supreme Court clarified on Tuesday that its orders to minimise air and noise pollution caused by firecrackers bind States across the country and not just Delhi National Capital Region. “Celebrations can take place, but with some moderation,” Justice M.M. Sundresh, on the Bench, said.

Exclusive: Nitrogen dioxide limits and approval tests practically unchanged from current rules under Euro 7 proposals