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Satellite observations during five Octobers show Earth's artificially lit outdoor area grew by two percent a year from 2012 to 2016. (Photo credit: AP)

Good night, night: Light pollution increasing around globe

Light pollution is threatening darkness almost everywhere and researchers say this is actually worse.

23 Nov 2017 2:20 PM

Experts say that's a problem because nighttime lights are known to disrupt our body clocks and raise the risks of cancer, diabetes and depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Light pollution boosted by overuse of energy-saving LEDs

Data shows Earth's night getting brighter, and artificially lit outdoor surfaces growing at pace of 2.2 percent per year from 2012 to 2016.

23 Nov 2017 8:38 AM

A star-based regulatory categorisation system for air purifiers measuring their efficiency in removal of various indoor pollutants would make it easier for Indian consumer to choose the right product and create expectations accordingly. (Representative Image, Source: Phliips)

Need to tackle air pollution? Consider these four air purifiers

Similar to water purifiers becoming a necessity, air purifiers are also inching towards becoming a must-have gadget for every household.

18 Nov 2017 7:14 PM

The figure is well beyond the estimated 60,000 people who have died in the militancy-wracked country’s years-long battle against extremism. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Pakistan indifferent to pollution, smog killing scores more than years of militancy

As the smog peaked in recent weeks, roughly 1,000 new patients were treated each day for respiratory issues.

16 Nov 2017 3:32 PM

The results of a study also indicate that those who breathe in pollutants over time have a higher concentration of free radicals in the blood (Photo: AFP)

Air pollution puts men and women at higher risk of infertility

Air pollutants cause defects during gametogenesis leading to a drop in reproductive capacities in exposed populations.

15 Nov 2017 5:30 PM

The 2017 estimate comes to on average of 2.57 million pounds (1.16 million kilograms) of carbon dioxide spewing into the air every second. (Photo: AP)

Global carbon pollution rises after three straight flat years

Preliminary figures project that worldwide carbon dioxide emissions are up about 2 percent this year.

14 Nov 2017 7:08 PM

Rockstrom and other scientists identified a dozen tipping points — keyed to different temperature triggers — in a briefing paper presented at the 196-nation, 12-day UN talks.

Climate change pushing Earth toward risky 'tipping points': report

Scientists say that threshold is higher and climate change is here. It is dangerous and it is about to get much worse.

14 Nov 2017 3:03 PM

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) identified four reasons for the sudden onset of pollution - temperature, wind speed, relative humidity and atmospheric boundary layer. (Photo: AFP)

Doctors urge people to wear N90 masks as protection against toxic Delhi smog

Rising levels of air pollution in national capital can cause cancer and heart disease.

11 Nov 2017 8:16 AM

Centre, states must come together, says Delhi CM Kejriwal

Mr Kejriwal said banning entry of trucks, construction activities and introducing odd-even is not the solution to high pollution level.

10 Nov 2017 5:02 AM

The sales of air purifiers at Eureka Forbes have seen an increase of almost 80 per cent in last one month itself.

Air purifier makers breathe easy in pollution

Air purifiers makers like Blueair, Eureka Forbes, Panasonic India and Sharp are betting big on the season.

09 Nov 2017 11:33 AM

School students are finding it hard to commute with fall in visibility and air quality. (Photo: File | Representational)

Air quality index 'severe' as Delhi covered in thick layer of smog

IMA declares 'public health emergency' as air quality index touched 'severe' category; experts advise against outdoor activities.

08 Nov 2017 11:10 AM

Earlier this year when Delhi was braving the cold wave, with the temperature dropping to 4°C, January 10 was declared as the coldest January day since 2013 in Mumbai with the minimum temperature recorded at 12.6°C.

Mumbai ‘winters’ tickle the funny bone

For comedian Neeti Palta, Mumbai winter is like “Satan had a meltdown and he had a party.”

07 Nov 2017 4:03 AM

Rs 1,000 fine on bus drivers for adding to pollution

In the recent past, the DTIDC has taken steps to check air and noise pollution at the three ISBTs at Anand Vihar, Kashmere Gate and Saray Kale Khan.

05 Nov 2017 2:33 AM

Green spaces in cities promote social connections and physical activity and reduce exposure to air pollution and noise. (Photo: Pixabay)

Living near parks may boost brain development in kids: study

Previous studies have already indicated that green spaces within and surrounding schools could enhance cognitive development in children.

28 Oct 2017 1:34 PM

A study just released has concluded that air, water and other types of pollution in India is so bad it may have killed more than 2.5 million people in 2015. (Representational image)

Pollution, the silent killer

There is no denying that outdoor and indoor pollution causes serious diseases of the heart and lungs.

22 Oct 2017 12:41 AM

Environmental pollution — from filthy air to contaminated water — is killing more people every year than all war and violence in the world.

World pollution deadlier than wars, disasters, hunger: study

One out of every six premature deaths in the world in 2015 — about 9 million — could be attributed to disease from toxic exposure.

20 Oct 2017 8:09 AM

Diwali crackers cause temporary deafness in many animals and disorientation among the birds during night hours.

Guwahati NGO fights to make Diwali safer for animals

An Assam NGO is working overtime to spread awareness on how excruciating a firecracker can be to a dog or a bird.

18 Oct 2017 1:08 PM

As we grow more living carbon through agro-ecology and organic farming, we have more fertile soils that produce more food and hold more water, thus increasing resilience to drought and floods.

Our biodiversity, our life, our future

Living systems evolve, adapt and regenerate; they are not engineered.

06 Oct 2017 6:26 AM

The government does not want to pay for a network of charging stations for millions of future green motorists to power up depleted car batteries. (representational image)

Rickshaws to kickstart India’s all-electric drive

India, one of the world's most polluted nations, has one of the most ambitious plans to kick its fossil fuel addiction.

18 Sep 2017 8:12 AM

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) said one diesel vehicle causes pollution equal to 24 petrol vehicles and 40 CNG vehicles. (Representational Image)

NGT refuses to lift ban on 10-year-old diesel vehicles in Delhi-NCR

The Centre had earlier opposed the ban, saying there was a 'misconception' that only diesel pollutes the environment.

14 Sep 2017 2:18 PM

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