Air

The Supreme Court mandated that restrictions under GRAP-IV remain in place even if the AQI drops below 450. Additionally, states in NCR were ordered...

Carbon deposits have been found in the lungs of children as young as four undergoing unrelated surgeries. This condition, known as anthracosis or “black lungs,” is usually observed in adults exposed to heavy smoke and dust, such as coal miners and smokers.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) outlined strict actions, including a total ban on construction activities, limitations on vehicle movement, and a potential...

Local authorities have also been called to action, implementing measures such as increasing the frequency of dust suppression operations and enhancing public transport systems...

The CAQM recommended the activation of phase two of the Graded Action Plan (GRAP), which includes stringent restrictions aimed at reducing airborne pollutants. Emergency...

The Supreme Court’s summons serves as a wake-up call for Punjab and Haryana to address the issue of stubble burning, and it reinforces the...

The funding will come from an International Development Association credit, potentially supplemented by a grant for clean cooking initiatives as part of the National...

Scaling up clean cooking for combating household pollution requires substantial investment. The International Energy Agency estimates that $10 billion annually is needed by 2030...