Greenpeace India warns of deteriorating air quality in Mysuru
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Greenpeace India warns of deteriorating air quality in Mysuru

The Hindu  

Rising air pollution in Mysuru has drastically brought down air quality in the city, revealed a recent study by Greenpeace India. The findings are part of an Air Quality Analysis of 10 cities from Southern India covering not only the three metros – Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad – but also Vishakapatnam, Vijayawada, Kochi, Mangaluru, Amaravathi and Puducherry, besides Mysuru taken up by Greenpeace India and published in its report “Spare the Air – 2”. Warning of declining air quality in three major cities of Karnataka, Greenpeace India revealed that air quality in Bengaluru, Mangaluru, and Mysuru has come down drastically, and air pollution is rising. “The latest report by Greenpeace India ‘Spare the Air – 2’ flags serious health concerns as the average PM2.5 and PM10 levels soar in the 10 major cities of southern India, significantly exceeding the air quality guidelines set by the World Health Organization,” said the statement.

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India’s novel attempts at battling deadly air pollution are falling short
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1 week, 1 day ago

India’s novel attempts at battling deadly air pollution are falling short

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI—As the skies turned hazy with pollution this winter, a giant outdoor purifier sat dormant in the Indian capital’s central business district. The Delhi government said the smog guns and drones were part of emergency measures to combat pollution during winter months and that the country’s top court had ordered the construction of the smog tower. Environmental experts said …

Air pollution deaths in India rose from 4.5 million to 7.3 million in 10 years: Lancet
1 week, 5 days ago

Air pollution deaths in India rose from 4.5 million to 7.3 million in 10 years: Lancet

India Today  

Long-term exposure to air pollution is claiming millions of lives in India, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Karolinska Institutet, Sweden. Over the decade, approximately 3.8 million deaths were attributed to air pollution levels exceeding India's air quality guideline of 40 micrograms per cubic metre. While India's national air pollution control programme, launched in 2017, aims …

Delhi's green cover reduced: Centre to Parliament amid pollution concerns
2 weeks ago

Delhi's green cover reduced: Centre to Parliament amid pollution concerns

India Today  

Delhi has experienced a decline in its green cover despite India reporting an overall increase in forest area, according to a report presented in Parliament. The India State of Forest Report 2021 recorded a spike of 1,540 square kilometres in forest cover across the country, bringing the total to 7,13,789 square kilometres. The ISFR 2021 report underscored the varied changes …

‘Bengaluru’s air quality good but Peenya, Silk Board choke’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

‘Bengaluru’s air quality good but Peenya, Silk Board choke’

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Bengaluru’s air quality is better than other major metropolitan cities in the country, according to a report released here on Friday. The report, ‘Decoding Urban Air: Hyperlocal Insights into PM 2.5 Pollution Across Indian Metropolises’, conducted by Respirer Living Sciences, a climate-tech startup, highlighted that PM 2.5 levels in Bengaluru were above the 60 μg/m³ threshold prescribed by the …

Air pollution is a national problem. Can you live with it?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Air pollution is a national problem. Can you live with it?

Live Mint  

These numbers reflect the air quality levels in different corners of Parth Phiroze Mehrotra’s house in a posh south Delhi neighbourhood. “Before this, I had 10 air purifiers in the house for over three years," says Phiroze Mehrotra, 38, editor-in-chief of publishing house Juggernaut Books. And then there are residents like Phiroze Mehrotra, who are finding ways to shield themselves—he’s …

Don’t let air pollution cloud the success story of India’s economic emergence
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Don’t let air pollution cloud the success story of India’s economic emergence

Live Mint  

India has achieved remarkable economic success, ranking as the world’s fifth-largest economy. In September 2013, China introduced a significant national policy to address severe air quality issues that included emission-reduction targets with a focus on key industrial sectors like coal, steel and cement, a regional focus on heavily polluted regions such as Beijing and Tianjin, new regulations for industry, an …

Breathless in India: Polluted air isn't Delhi's problem alone anymore
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Breathless in India: Polluted air isn't Delhi's problem alone anymore

India Today  

As Delhi, like every year, struggles with unhealthy air, the weather conditions continue to make India’s fight against pollution worse. Delhi’s air quality remains in the “very poor” category even though the Graded Response Action Plan has been taken a notch down. The government has told Parliament that air pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region is driven by …

54% of India’s cleanest air cities are in Karnataka, but Bengaluru misses out: Report
4 weeks ago

54% of India’s cleanest air cities are in Karnataka, but Bengaluru misses out: Report

Hindustan Times  

In the wake of recent concerns over Delhi-NCR’s worsening air quality, new data has revealed that several cities in Karnataka are among the cleanest in terms of air quality. While Bengaluru itself is not part of the group, seven out of the 13 cities in India currently ranking in the 'Good' AQI category are in Karnataka, according to a recent …

Spike in Hyderabad’s Air Pollution: City Logs Worst AQI of 2024
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Spike in Hyderabad’s Air Pollution: City Logs Worst AQI of 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Live air quality index data from Google’s new feature for the past week has revealed a troubling spike to 171 on November 20 — the highest the city has recorded this year. On November 24, Banjara Hills reported ‘poor’ AQI of 133, tech hub Madhapur 128, Vittal Raonagar and Zoo Park 157 and 129, respectively, according to Google AQI …

These 2 Karnataka cities breathe cleanest air in India today. Check top 10 list
1 month ago

These 2 Karnataka cities breathe cleanest air in India today. Check top 10 list

India Today  

While major cities in North India, such as Delhi and Chandigarh, are choking under worsening air quality crises, cities like Chamarajanagar, Aizawl, Thrissur, and Bagalkot recorded some of the cleanest air. Air quality in several cities across India shows variation but remains mostly within the "good" or "satisfactory" categories. Aizawl, Thrissur, Bagalkot, and Chamarajanagar recorded "good" air quality, with AQI …

Declining air quality in India - a primer on how to survive living with poor AQI
1 month ago

Declining air quality in India - a primer on how to survive living with poor AQI

The Hindu  

The combination of festive activities and the onset of winter have further deteriorated the Air Quality Index in certain States and Union Territories across India forcing the Union Health Ministry to issue an advisory directing state health departments and healthcare facilities to enhance their preparedness to safeguard the health of public against the ill-effects of rising air pollution levels. Experts …

Delhi air pollution: X user suggests residents to 'learn Kannada, settle in Bengaluru'
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1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: X user suggests residents to 'learn Kannada, settle in Bengaluru'

India Today  

As Delhi choked due to severe air pollution over this week, an X user suggested that residents should learn Kannada and move to Bengaluru instead in a post that has now gone viral. But in Delhi, you have to pay for the clean air too with an additional 18% GST.” The person further added, “It's time to learn Kannada and …

Delhi's pollution crisis: Why Bengaluru and Chennai have 'good' air quality
1 month ago

Delhi's pollution crisis: Why Bengaluru and Chennai have 'good' air quality

New Indian Express  

The air quality in Delhi has been a major topic of discussion for some time now. As of Monday, Delhi's average Air Quality Index worsened to the 'severe plus' category with the city recording an AQI of 484. While the national capital struggled to breathe, Chennai and Bangalore recorded much better air quality, according to a report by Times Now. …

Diwali Air Pollution Soars Across Andhra Pradesh, a Public Health Crisis
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Diwali Air Pollution Soars Across Andhra Pradesh, a Public Health Crisis

New Indian Express  

Air pollution levels across Andhra Pradesh have surged following Diwali festivities, with cities like Amaravati, Anantapur, Chittoor, Rajamahendravaram, Tirupati, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam recording high AQI readings. Data from last year indicates higher pollution levels in places like Chittoor and Visakhapatnam, with the former recording a peak AQI of 350, compared to 246 in Visakhapatnam. An environmental professor attributes the increase …

Indore's Cleanest City Takes a Hit: Air Quality Breaches Severe Category
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indore's Cleanest City Takes a Hit: Air Quality Breaches Severe Category

The Hindu  

Indore's air quality has deteriorated to the 'severe' category, indicating extremely poor air quality in the city. The AQI reached 404 on Friday, with PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels exceeding the safe limits. The city's air quality usually remains in the 'satisfactory' category, but the recent spike is primarily due to vehicular pollution and road dust. The wind speed …

Why India’s Delhi Has One of World’s Worst Air Pollution Problems
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why India’s Delhi Has One of World’s Worst Air Pollution Problems

Bloomberg  

Hundreds of millions of Indians breathe some of the world’s most toxic air all year round. Air pollution in the capital area that’s home to about 30 million people is especially stubborn. This November, the capital saw some of the highest levels of pollution on record, and one measure of pollution in New Delhi frequently exceeds the World Health Organization’s …

Air quality on the decline in Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Mysuru: Greenpeace study
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Air quality on the decline in Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Mysuru: Greenpeace study

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: Known to be one of the cleanest cities in Karnataka and a tourist destination for its pleasant weather and pollution-free environment, Mysuru’s air quality has recently deteriorated. A study carried out by Greenpeace India reveals the declining air quality in three major cities of Karnataka -- Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Mysuru. The latest report by Greenpeace India, ‘Spare the Air-2’, …

Research reveals worsening air quality in Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Mysuru
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Research reveals worsening air quality in Bengaluru, Mangaluru and Mysuru

The Hindu  

New research by Greenpeace India has revealed that air quality in Bengaluru, Mangaluru, and Mysuru has come down drastically and that air pollution is on the rise. The Greenpeace report “Spare the Air-2” also flags serious health concerns as the average particulate matter 2.5 and PM10 levels soar in 10 major cities of southern India, significantly exceeding the air quality …

Homes that breathe
4 months ago

Homes that breathe

The Hindu  

The rapidly worsening air quality in India has a direct correlation to our housing choices. Planned cities such as Chandigarh, Navi Mumbai and PCMC showcase the effective separation of residential and industrial zones, improving overall air quality for all concerned. Also note that elevated areas often offer better air quality because smog primarily settles in low-lying areas. Do online research …

Clean air as a poll guarantee
9 months ago

Clean air as a poll guarantee

Hindustan Times  

After a year’s reprieve, New Delhi is back to being the world’s most polluted capital as per Swiss firm IQAir’s assessment of cities’ air quality in 2023. But Delhi’s bad air is despite the introduction of CNG in public transport and the building of a metro network in the early years of this decade, and despite the presence of a …

Bihar's Begusarai, ‘world's most polluted city in 2023’; India ranks 3rd globally: Swiss report
9 months ago

Bihar's Begusarai, ‘world's most polluted city in 2023’; India ranks 3rd globally: Swiss report

Hindustan Times  

Bihar's Begusarai topped the list as the “most polluted metropolitan area in 2023”, while Delhi has been identified as the capital city with the “poorest air quality” among global nations, as per the findings of the World Air Quality Report 2023 by the Swiss organization IQAir. India ranked third worst out of 134 countries in terms of average annual PM2.5 …

Majority of cities far from clean air target, says study
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Majority of cities far from clean air target, says study

The Hindu  

The Centre’s ambitious attempt to improve air quality in some of India’s most polluted cities suggests that a majority of Indian cities are far from making significant progress. In 49 cities whose particulate matter numbers were consistently available for five years, 27 cities showed a decline in PM 2.5 — considered the most dangerous grade of pollutant — while only …

No more hot air about air pollution
1 year ago

No more hot air about air pollution

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his colleagues in the Bharatiya Janata Party must have forgotten what they have said about the menace of air pollution in their manifesto for the 2014 elections. In the million-plus cities where the National Clean Air Programme is supposed to have done miracles, people still experience tortured breathing in the aftermath of profit-motivated growth for …

Delhi's air quality very poor, vehicular emissions largest contributor
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi's air quality very poor, vehicular emissions largest contributor

The Hindu  

Delhi's air quality fluctuated between the very poor and severe categories on Thursday as unfavourable meteorological conditions hindered the dispersion of pollutants. Delhi's air quality dropped over the last few days despite the state government implementing stringent measures, including a ban on construction work and the entry of diesel-guzzling trucks into the city, to control pollution. An official of the …

Mysuru’s air quality was satisfactory this Deepavali
1 year, 1 month ago

Mysuru’s air quality was satisfactory this Deepavali

The Hindu  

Mysuru’s Air Quality Index during Deepavali was satisfactory and it was recorded less than 100 as per the ambient air quality data generated from the Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station here. The average AQI of 81 had been recorded after continuously monitoring the air quality on all three days of Deepavali - satisfactory air quality, according to the Central …

Three cities among world's 10 most polluted after Deepavali
1 year, 1 month ago

Three cities among world's 10 most polluted after Deepavali

The Hindu  

Two cities joined New Delhi to be among the world's worst 10 for pollution on Monday morning, with smoke heavy in the air a day after revellers let loose with firecrackers for Deepavali. An AQI level of 400-500 impacts healthy people and is dangerous to those with existing diseases, while a level of 150-200 brings discomfort to people with asthma, …

Top 10 most polluted cities in India with worst air quality
1 year, 1 month ago

Top 10 most polluted cities in India with worst air quality

Live Mint  

Among the top 10 cities with the worst air quality as of 8 am, 5 were in Haryana, 3 were in Uttar Pradesh, one in Bihar and one was the national capital, Delhi. The air quality in Delhi stood at ‘407’ according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research and has been in the 'severe' category …

Air pollution | Delhi chokes on smog as AQI remains in 'severe' zone
1 year, 1 month ago

Air pollution | Delhi chokes on smog as AQI remains in 'severe' zone

The Hindu  

A thick toxic haze or 'smog' continued to hang heavy over the national capital as the air quality remained in the 'severe' category on Wednesday, the Central Pollution Control Board informed. Several residents and commuters in the national capital complained of breathing problems and urged the government and the authorities concerned to mobilise steps to curb the runaway air pollution …

Schools shuttered, buses banned as Indian capital takes pollution crown
1 year, 1 month ago

Schools shuttered, buses banned as Indian capital takes pollution crown

Al Jazeera  

New Delhi authorities are mulling a halt to construction activities as toxic smog envelops the city. Schools across India’s capital New Delhi have been shuttered and construction activity halted as the city was declared the world’s most polluted. “Unfavourable meteorological conditions, sudden increase in the farm fire incidents, and northwesterly winds moving the pollutants to Delhi are the major causes …

Why clean air is a luxury that many can't afford
1 year, 2 months ago

Why clean air is a luxury that many can't afford

BBC  

Why clean air is a luxury that many can't afford Getty Images The people who can least afford to move away from pollution sources such as heavy industry are worst hit by the health effects Although almost everyone in the world now breathes air that is polluted in some way, the unfolding story of air pollution is one of environmental …

Delhi air quality improves, but it still remains most-polluted Indian city: Study
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi air quality improves, but it still remains most-polluted Indian city: Study

India Today  

Delhi remains the most polluted city in India despite a reduction in air pollution, a study by the Central Pollution Control Board has revealed. The other NCR cities on the top 10 list also showed an improvement with their PM2.5 levels being reduced by 11 and 25 per cent. Air pollution levels during peak months The findings showed that PM2.5 …

How vehicular pollution is not primary cause of poor air quality in Delhi
1 year, 3 months ago

How vehicular pollution is not primary cause of poor air quality in Delhi

Firstpost  

In March this year, a most authoritative study on the subject pointed out that in winter the real reason for air pollution is something else: biomass burning In its Air Quality Life Index report for 2023, the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute has said that air pollution cuts short the lives of people of Delhi by about 11.9 years. …

Lucknow’s air quality several times worse than WHO guidelines: Greenpeace report
1 year, 6 months ago

Lucknow’s air quality several times worse than WHO guidelines: Greenpeace report

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Air pollution levels in 11 cities of the country, including Lucknow, are well over the danger mark, reveals the latest Greenpeace India report. In particular, Lucknow’s air was found to have an annual PM2.5 concentration of 79.24 μg/m3, which is 15.8 times higher than the safe levels set by the WHO. The city’s annual NO2 concentration was also found …

14 of top 20 most polluted cities in the world from India
1 year, 6 months ago

14 of top 20 most polluted cities in the world from India

Hindustan Times  

India fared badly on air pollution index in 2022 even though it improved three places from the previous year on the list of countries with worst air quality, according to a report. According to the annual world air quality report published by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir, 15 out of top 20 most polluted cities in the world are …

India ranks eighth among countries with the worst air quality index: World Air Quality Report
1 year, 9 months ago

India ranks eighth among countries with the worst air quality index: World Air Quality Report

The Hindu  

India has ranked eighth in the list of countries with the worst air quality index and 12 of the 15 most polluted cities in Central and South Asia are in India, according to the Annual World Air Quality Report released by Swiss air quality technology company, IQAir. The 5th Annual World Air Quality Report released by IQAir, states that roughly …

Minimal improvement in air quality in cities under National Clean Air Programme
1 year, 11 months ago

Minimal improvement in air quality in cities under National Clean Air Programme

The Hindu  

Four years since the introduction of the National Clean Air Programme — India’s firstnational policy on curbing air pollution — air quality has improved in only 49 out of 131 cities inFY 21-22, compared to the previous year, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, on January 10. CREA estimates India will need …

Curbing air pollution in India needs efforts across South Asia: World Bank report
2 years ago

Curbing air pollution in India needs efforts across South Asia: World Bank report

The Hindu  

India has six large airsheds, some of them shared with Pakistan, between which air pollutants move. What this means is that even if Delhi National Capital Territory were to fully implement all air pollution control measures by 2030 while other parts of South Asia continued to follow current policies, it wouldn’t keep pollution exposure below 35 µg/m3. “Given the findings, …

Season of smog grips Delhi along with many north Indian cities
2 years, 1 month ago

Season of smog grips Delhi along with many north Indian cities

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 17, 2022 10:25 IST Diwali celebrations in October kick-started the annual air pollution emergency in New Delhi and the political blame game as well. Dimri, a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University’s School of Environmental Sciences, air pollution in north Indian States is an alarming issue throughout the year. “Rapid urbanisation means more industries, more construction activity, increased …

8 Indian Cities Among 10 Most Polluted in Asia, Delhi Not in List
2 years, 2 months ago

8 Indian Cities Among 10 Most Polluted in Asia, Delhi Not in List

News 18  

The nip in the air in the past few days has marked the onset of winter. Started in 2007, the World Air Quality Index project aims to promote air pollution awareness for citizens and provide a unified and world-wide air quality information. Experts of System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research -Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology said that …

Things you should know about household air pollution
2 years, 3 months ago

Things you should know about household air pollution

Hindustan Times  

The air quality in India is deteriorating due to anthropogenic activities, massive industrial expansion, population density and increased automobile use. There is evidence that air pollution both outdoor and indoor are on the rise in India and is the cause of higher rates of morbidity and mortality hence, effective interventions are required right now, from awareness to stringent standards to …

1.7 million deaths in cities linked to air pollution with Delhi ranked worst in world – report
2 years, 4 months ago

1.7 million deaths in cities linked to air pollution with Delhi ranked worst in world – report

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The world’s biggest cities are suffering from extremely hazardous levels of toxic air, which has …

India home to 18 of 20 cities with most severe rise in pollution levels: Study
2 years, 4 months ago

India home to 18 of 20 cities with most severe rise in pollution levels: Study

Live Mint  

A new study on the detailed analysis of air pollution and global health effects for over 7,000 cities released on Wednesday informed that India is home to 18 of the 20 cities with the most severe increase in fine particle pollutants from 2010 to 2019. The report published by the US-based research organisation Health Effects Institute additionally shows that India's …

Bengaluru air quality: City among 10 most polluted in India on Monday morning
2 years, 4 months ago

Bengaluru air quality: City among 10 most polluted in India on Monday morning

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru turned out to be one of the top cities in India with the worst Air Quality Index on Monday morning. The city recorded the Air Quality Index of 101 at 7.30 am in the morning and stood at 6th place in most polluted cities in India. Picture for representation Bengaluru recorded an air quality index of 101 at 7.30 …

Pollution cuts life expectancy in India capital by 10 years: EPIC
2 years, 6 months ago

Pollution cuts life expectancy in India capital by 10 years: EPIC

Al Jazeera  

The US research body says PM2.5 pollution is reducing life expectancy in one of the world’s most polluted cities by nearly a decade. Microscopic air pollution caused mostly by burning fossil fuels is reducing life expectancy by nearly 10 years in the Indian capital, one of the most polluted cities in the world, says a study. Across South Asia, an …

The world's most polluted capital city
2 years, 8 months ago

The world's most polluted capital city

BBC  

The world's most polluted capital city Getty Images Smog envelopes much of Northern India in the autumn and winter months, blanketing cities in polluted air that comes with extensive health risks In Northern India, a concoction of seven different fungi could help to thin the smog that pervades the capital city with the worst air pollution in the world. The …

Air Pollution 2nd Biggest Health Risk in India, Annual Economic Cost Over 50 Billion Dollars: Report
2 years, 9 months ago

Air Pollution 2nd Biggest Health Risk in India, Annual Economic Cost Over 50 Billion Dollars: Report

News 18  

Air pollution is the second biggest factor affecting human health in India and its economic cost is estimated to exceed USD 150 billion annually, a latest report said. It is the second biggest risk factor for disease, and the economic cost of air pollution is estimated to exceed USD 150 billion dollars annually," it stated. In 2019, the Environment Ministry …

Air pollution 2nd biggest health risk in India, annual economic cost over USD 150bn: Report
2 years, 9 months ago

Air pollution 2nd biggest health risk in India, annual economic cost over USD 150bn: Report

India TV News  

Highlights World Air Quality Report 2022 was released globally on Tuesday The report was prepared by Swiss organization IQAir It found that India's PM 2.5 level returned to pre-COVID lockdown concentrations measured in 2019 Air pollution is the second biggest factor affecting human health in India and its economic cost is estimated to exceed USD 150 billion annually, a latest …

Delhi remains most polluted capital in the world, no Indian city met WHO air quality standard: Report
2 years, 9 months ago

Delhi remains most polluted capital in the world, no Indian city met WHO air quality standard: Report

India TV News  

Delhi was found to be the most polluted capital in the world for the fourth consecutive year in 2021 and 35 of the 50 cities with the worst air quality were in India, according to a new report. In 2021, none of the cities in India met the prescribed World Health Organization air quality standards of 5 micrograms per cubic …

Bengaluru AQI at its worst in over one-month: IQAir forecast
2 years, 9 months ago

Bengaluru AQI at its worst in over one-month: IQAir forecast

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s air quality index dropped to the unhealthy category for the second day this week, reaching 156 on Tuesday, the highest it has been since at least Feb. 13: IQAir Many localities in Bengaluru face an unhealthy level air quality on Tuesday Bengaluru, which comes in ranked at 82nd of the most polluted cities in India, logged its worst air …

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