The Latest Breaking News on Pollution

Delegates in Nairobi for talks in what experts say could be most important multilateral treaty since Paris accord

In Bihar, air quality is deteriorating with many cities recording very poor AQI. BSPCB has asked district admins to enforce laws to check air pollution.

The Delhi government on Sunday issued an advisory ahead of Diwali amid concerns over 'poor' air quality in the national capital.

Millions of Indians are celebrating Diwali, the Hindu festival of light, with a new Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country

Delhiites woke to clear skies and best air quality in 8 years on Diwali day; favourable meteorological conditions, including light rain & wind speed, led to sharp improvement.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded in ‘poor’ category in the national capital on Sunday morning. Air quality across Delhi continues to be in the ‘Poor’ category, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said.

The material may one day be a helpful tool in combatting water pollution that affects ecosystems.

Delhi government’s cloud seeding attempt to reduce pollution experimental; no evidence of success in non-monsoon months. US military pioneered cloud seeding in 1940s; still a nebulous endeavour. IIT-Kanpur to submit proposal to government; fly aircraft into rain clouds, litter them with salt solution. CAIPEX experiment in Solapur, Maharashtra found 18%…

Move is bad news for local environmental groups, whose motion to halt construction will be heard on 15 November

Smog season in Pakistan triggers the annual round of allergies, breathing difficulties and even government lockdowns

Charity says research dispels myth that wood burning, which has health risks, is a cheaper energy option