pollution

Microplastic pollution can start from your home kitchen, says new study

June 10, 2026 9:29 am

Kitchen sponge microplastic pollution is drawing attention after research found that common household sponges may shed tiny plastic particles into water systems.

Daily Briefing: Express investigation reveals the real villain behind Delhi’s air crisis

May 25, 2026 9:32 am

In today's edition: classrooms turning into corporate equity firms, BCCI president Mithun Manhas on India-Pakistan relations, and more

Mobile vans to monitor pollution: Delhi govt aims to expand efforts to clean Yamuna

May 01, 2026 7:46 pm

The move aims to reduce dependence on lab reports.

Roads made with plastic waste: Hawaii scientists study long-term effects

April 29, 2026 2:10 pm

Hawaii is testing roads made with recycled plastic to reduce waste, but scientists are still studying their long-term impact on the environment.

Polluter pays principle: Centre proposes first-ever tar balls management rules to tackle marine pollution

April 06, 2026 10:02 pm

Tar balls are sticky lumps created due to weathering of oil following leaks, spills, and marine accidents

Researchers find a way to reuse exhaust CO₂ under real-world conditions

January 30, 2026 9:33 am

By combining capture and conversion through a single device, scientists move closer to practical carbon reuse technologies.

‘Not inclined to entertain any objections’: SC gives agencies 4 weeks to act on Delhi-NCR pollution measures

January 21, 2026 4:45 pm

Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati said CAQM had identified vehicular pollution as contributing the most to the worsening AQI in Delhi-NCR.

Why Delhi’s pollution sources are being mapped anew: CAQM explains

January 21, 2026 12:16 pm

The report underlined that Delhi's pollution profile shifts drastically between seasons.

SC says central pollution watchdog 'failing in its duty' after it seeks 2-month adjournment on toll plaza issue

January 06, 2026 6:28 pm

The top court directed the CAQM to start considering long-term solutions in a phased manner.

SC has role in clean-up, not in fixing GST rates on purifiers

December 29, 2025 7:20 am

For the GST rates on air purifiers to be lowered, neither the Centre alone, nor only the states — and certainly not the courts — can decide

Day after Diwali: New Delhi shrouded in toxic smog

November 05, 2021 2:32 pm

Levels of pollutants rose sharply from Thursday night onwards, data from the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) indicates.

Diwali 2017: Firecracker ban goes up in smoke, Delhi wakes up to blanket of smog

October 20, 2017 5:34 pm

A day after Diwali, Delhiites experienced a comparatively better air quality than what it was last year. However, the level of pollution recorded in several parts of the capital exceeded 15 times the acceptable limits on Friday.

Disney princesses struggle with sexual abuse and drug overdose in this thought-provoking photo series

May 12, 2017 4:41 pm

Photographer Shannon Dermody re​imagine​d​ what the princesses would go through if they were living in today's times.

Air pollution is reducing life expectancy by a year: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:09 pm

PM Modi inaugurates Kundli-Manesar expressway, Congress calls in unsafe

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

At the inauguration of the Kundli-Manesar expressway, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacks Congress. The grand old party responds by calling it a publicity stunt in election season.

The impact of stubble burning on Delhi’s air pollution: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:11 pm

Stubble burning is the deliberate setting fire of the straw stubble that remains after wheat is harvested. The smoke from this practice is often blamed as a major factor in Delhi’s air pollution. This is what the data says.

Supreme Court puts a partial ban on firecrackers just before Diwali

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

The Supreme Court has put a partial ban on firecrackers and asked central and state pollution boards to monitor air quality a week before and after Diwali. Here’s what the court said.

UNBOXING: What pollution from vehicles is doing to our city and our body

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

his month, we sit down with Anumita Roychowdhury, the Executive Director of Centre for Science and environment to understand the impact of pollution from vehicles on the street.

Air pollution is reducing life expectancy by a year: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm

Airports Authority of India organizes Cycle Expedition for Green and Clean India

February 15, 2016 4:32 pm

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Air pollution and green house gas emissions are posing severe challenges to our health. Sensitizing people on issues relating to pollution, Airports Authority of India organized the All India Relay Cycle Expedition 2015-16 with green India and clean India messages. The aim of the cycle relay was to spread awareness on pollution control and promote cycling as a healthy practice. The expedition was flagged off by senior officials of Airports Authority of India from Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan in New Delhi. Seventy-five cyclists will cover more than 1,600 kilometers, touching over 20 cities spread over 5 states in a span of 23 days. The 5-leg expedition will cover Gwalior, Kota, Udaipur, Jaipur and will return to New Delhi on 9th March. Cycling is one of the most sustainable and environment-friendly transportation modes and the Airports Authority of India is initiating a green campaign in this direction for its own staff. Apart from promoting healthy and environment friendly habits, Airports Authority of India also undertakes several sports related initiatives and organizes sports activities throughout the country. As part of the green initiative, Airports Authority of India has also installed solar lighting in new terminals, water harvesting and the sewage water is being used for horticulture.

Pollution In Kabul potentially kills thousands every year

February 13, 2016 2:57 pm

‘Odd-Even’ scheme could not control pollution: Vadra

February 08, 2016 10:41 am

Greater Noida (UP), Feb 08 (ANI): Reacting on the APP Government’s ‘Odd-Even’ formula, Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra on Monday said people had to face inconvenience because of the scheme. He added though there was less traffic on the road, but the level of pollution saw no difference. He further said that the hybrid and CNG vehicles should be used by people but the prices of these vehicles should be customer-friendly.

Judges and Govt. officials ride bicycles to curb pollution

January 11, 2016 2:07 pm

Chhindwara, Jan 11 (ANI): The District Judge, Additional District Judge (ADJ), Collector and SDM in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday rode bicycles to their offices as an attempt to curb pollution. District and Sessions Judge AJ Khan said that all the judges have decided to cycle to the court once a week. He added that the Bar Association is also included in this initiative. Khan urged the people, especially students, to use bicycles instead of other motor vehicles. Additional District Judge (ADJ) Deepesh Tiwari stated that all the judges and employees have taken a resolution to ride bicycles to respective offices every Saturday. Tiwari further said that this initiative would send a good message to the public.