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Faced with health emergency, Indonesia aims to clean 'world's dirtiest river'
At nearly 300-kilometres long, the river is also a key source for hydroelectric power for Indonesia's most populated island Java and Bali.
02 Mar 2018 10:20 AM
Need of the hour – car air purifiers
Irrespective of what time of the day it is, air quality can be 5x worse than outside with traffic, smog and round-the-clock air pollution.
27 Feb 2018 9:49 AM
NGT to Haryana, Delhi: Address source of pollution
DJB had moved a plea in the tribunal plea alleging high ammonia in water being provided by the Haryana government to Delhi.
27 Feb 2018 1:25 AM
Govt sanctions Rs 1200 cr to clear pollution in Delhi
Kant said that for the initiative to be a success, Delhi would require the support of its neighbouring states as well.
26 Feb 2018 3:41 PM
Taiwan to ban disposable plastic items by 2030
The island started recycling plastic and pushing to reduce single-use plastic items more than a decade ago.
23 Feb 2018 1:41 PM
New air monitoring stationspart of draft action plan
Officials asserted that Mumbai roads need to be pothole-free to prevent accumulation of dust and also prevent traffic congestion .
23 Feb 2018 7:51 AM
Cleaning house with chemicals is worse than smoking, experts warns
The study claims that cleaning homes is as bad for lungs as smoking 20 a day for 20 years.
17 Feb 2018 11:26 AM
‘CM calls for scientific study to fight pollution’
Odd-even not a permanent solution, says Arvind Kejriwal.
11 Feb 2018 3:06 AM
Cold wave in Delhi impedes rail services, 18 trains cancelled
As cold wave still continues in Delhi, minimum temperature was recorded at 9 degree Celsius and maximum temperature at 23 degree Celsius.
07 Feb 2018 2:13 PM
Glitter's toxic, scientists want it banned
Experts believe glitter can be harmful for both skin and the environment.
02 Feb 2018 6:58 PM
Watch your steps!
Men often end up ignoring women, as they don’t know what to say; But it has more to do with a lack of etiquette than presence of misogyny.
31 Jan 2018 12:09 AM
India ranks 4th lowest in environment report
Moderate annual air quality was recorded at 29 cities, while 13 cities recorded poor annual air quality.
25 Jan 2018 2:59 AM
Air pollution around conception tied to birth defects
Women who breathe polluted air during the month right before or after they get pregnant may have babies with birth defects.
04 Jan 2018 10:44 AM
India limits local visitors to Taj Mahal
According to experts, vast crowds increase wear and tear on the white marble tomb.
03 Jan 2018 5:14 PM
Cookstoves in India more polluting than thought: Study
More than twice the emission levels were detected when compared to the previous lab findings.
03 Jan 2018 12:32 PM
New Year, new me, but same old health issues
The work will never end, but one day our life will.
01 Jan 2018 1:10 PM
Semen quality linked to air pollution fine particles, says study
Particulate matter contains many toxic chemicals which have demonstrated harmful to semen quality in laboratory and animal studies.
12 Dec 2017 7:42 AM
Delhi air quality detoriates again
The city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) Friday, however was 217, on a scale of 500, classified as 'poor'.
09 Dec 2017 8:48 AM
Is your skin a slave to pollution?
Our skin is exposed to smog, dust, and much more that can damage it on a daily basis.
07 Dec 2017 9:50 AM
Satellite images show extent of air pollution worldwide
Nitrogen dioxide is mainly caused by vehicle emissions and in industrial processes.
02 Dec 2017 12:09 PM
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