Concerned over the increasing air pollution in several states and union territories, the Centre has asked all the states and UTs to enhance their preparedness stating that air pollution is a significant contributor to acute health conditions.
A bench led by Justice Abhay Oka expressed displeasure over Haryana's inaction on the directives issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region (NCR).
The Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena on Friday reviewed preparedness to deal with air pollution during the coming winter season in the national capital.
For the first time, a study on Thursday showed that ambient particulate matter air pollution is a top risk factor for subarachnoid haemorrhage -- a type of brain stroke -- at par with smoking.
As Delhi gears up for another Diwali season, the announcement of a renewed firecracker ban by the state government underscores the city’s continuing struggle against air pollution.
Despite prohibitory orders and awareness programmes on air pollution caused by burning of harvested paddy plants (stubble), a section of farmers are behaving in the most irresponsible manner.
Most of the deaths occurred between 1999 and 2007, when coal PM2.5 levels were highest, according to the study published in the journal Science.
Air pollution is currently the most important environmental health risk factor in Europe, the European Union (EU) environment agency has warned in a report published.
All eyes on IMD's forecast for light rain on November 27
Expressing hope, Rai said, if similar measures will be taken in all states across north India, the impact will be visible in Delhi."
