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 and check the news to review the area’s infrastructure and future development plans to anticipate changes that could impact air quality. With air quality playing an important role in home purchasing choices, buyers must prioritise features that ensure a clean and healthy living environment.

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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 …

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 …

Zerodha's Nithin Kamath suggests linking property prices with air quality. Real estate experts weigh in on his proposal
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Zerodha's Nithin Kamath suggests linking property prices with air quality. Real estate experts weigh in on his proposal

Hindustan Times  

Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath has proposed that property prices should be linked with air and water quality to help keep the pollution levels down and that a ‘property price discount’ be offered in areas where levels are high. Real estate experts, however, said that property prices in an area are guided by factors such as scarcity of land, demand and …

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 …

Nithin Kamath Suggests Home Prices Should Be Linked To Air, Water Quality To Combat Pollution
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4 weeks ago

Nithin Kamath Suggests Home Prices Should Be Linked To Air, Water Quality To Combat Pollution

ABP News  

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath suggested that property prices should be related to the water and air quality as this could help combat surging air pollution. As a solution to the issue, Kamath suggested, "Maybe a property price discount for the quality of air and water is the solution. If… pic.twitter.com/QtyzkqoG43 — Nithin Kamath November 24, 2024 "Also, this would probably …

Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath’s suggests linking property prices to air, water quality, says, ‘price discount for…..’
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath’s suggests linking property prices to air, water quality, says, ‘price discount for…..’

Live Mint  

As urban India battles soaring air pollution, Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath has sparked a radical debate: link property prices to air and water quality. “Maybe a property price discount for the quality of air and water is the solution,” Kamath posted on X. Delhi’s Air Quality Index stood at a hazardous 412 on Sunday, with Anand Vihar recording 473, which …

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 …

How the North is shaping India’s ‘smog economy’
1 month ago

How the North is shaping India’s ‘smog economy’

Live Mint  

How is North India reacting to the crisis? As the air quality index breaches hazardous levels all over the region, residents of Delhi-NCR and other major cities are working from home, while schools have already moved to online classes. Products to protect oneself from hazardous air, such as N95 masks, Hepa filters, and home air purifiers are major constituents of …

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 …

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 …

Indoor Air Pollution: A Silent Threat to Your Health
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Indoor Air Pollution: A Silent Threat to Your Health

Hindustan Times  

Indoor air pollution is a growing concern in India, posing a significant health risk. Common household items can exacerbate air quality, with cleaning products, carpets, furniture, gas stoves, and incense sticks being among the most hazardous. By understanding the sources of indoor air pollution and taking proactive measures, individuals can create a healthier indoor environment and protect their health.

A Comprehensive Approach to Air Quality Management in India: A Focus on Airsheds
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Comprehensive Approach to Air Quality Management in India: A Focus on Airsheds

Hindustan Times  

India's air quality management strategies have met with limited success over the years, but a new coordination committee is being formed to address the complex, interconnected nature of the Indo Gangetic Plain (IGP) airshed. The committee will prepare and implement a regional air quality management plan, focusing on managing air quality beyond strict administrative boundaries. However, several pieces of the …

3 in 10 Delhi-NCR families affected by air pollution-linked health issues, finds survey
2 months ago

3 in 10 Delhi-NCR families affected by air pollution-linked health issues, finds survey

Live Mint  

A recent survey reveals that 36 percent of Delhi-NCR families are suffering health issues due to worsening air pollution. Despite government efforts, the air quality remains dangerously poor, prompting many to consider drastic measures for relief amidst alarming pollution levels. “36 per cent Delhi-NCR families have one or more members with sore throat, cough and breathing difficulty/asthma due to rising …

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’, …

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 …

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 …

Dyson's Global Air Quality Project: India Tops PM2.5 Levels
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Dyson's Global Air Quality Project: India Tops PM2.5 Levels

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In a groundbreaking revelation, Dyson has disclosed the outcomes of its inaugural Global Connected Air Quality Data project, uncovering critical insights into air pollution worldwide. In a worrying trend, India consistently surpasses the WHO daily PM2.5 air quality guideline every month throughout the year. The Dyson project meticulously analysed indoor air quality data collected by over 2.5 million Dyson …

Global Dyson Study: India tops global indoor air pollution chart with highest annual PM2.5 levels
11 months ago

Global Dyson Study: India tops global indoor air pollution chart with highest annual PM2.5 levels

The Hindu  

India recorded the highest average annual PM2.5 levels, followed by China, Turkey, UAE and South Korea, revealed Dyson’s first Global Connected Air Quality Data on Wednesday. Moreover, Delhi topped the list of PM2.5 levels with the highest indoor annual average PM2.5 levels of 69.29, followed by Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Busan. Winter was the most polluted season in all geographies, …

Health Hazard: Toxic Air Drives Relocation Plans For Delhi & Mumbai Residents, Says Study
1 year ago

Health Hazard: Toxic Air Drives Relocation Plans For Delhi & Mumbai Residents, Says Study

News 18  

A new study from healthcare provider Pristyn Care found that nearly 60% of people in Delhi and Mumbai are considering relocating because of worsening air quality and pollution. Residents may experience respiratory problems, reduced outdoor activities, and increased anxiety due to poor air quality. The study also revealed that 4 in 10 residents in Delhi and Mumbai seek medical attention …

Why indoor air pollution can be just as deadly as wildfire smoke and coal plant smog
1 year ago

Why indoor air pollution can be just as deadly as wildfire smoke and coal plant smog

Salon  

Picturing air pollution isn’t hard in a world where 99% of people breathe polluted air. Climate change might aggravate air pollution levels, including indoors Climate change, which is driven by burning fossil fuels that emit greenhouse gasses, is expected to make both indoor and outdoor air pollution worse. “These increases in outdoor air pollution will also make indoor air pollution …

How can India monitor air pollution-related illnesses effectively? | Explained
1 year, 1 month ago

How can India monitor air pollution-related illnesses effectively? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: For a brief period in October, Mumbai’s air quality matched the stifling haze that covered the national capital, where people complained of burning eyes, choking and troubled breathing. Weaving health in climate action plans helps plot local patterns of diseases related to air pollution, says Dr. Pallavi Pant, who leads the Health Effects Institute’s Global Health …

Giving the urban Indian a better life
1 year, 1 month ago

Giving the urban Indian a better life

The Hindu  

The theme of World Cities Day this year was “Financing Sustainable Urban Future for All.” Finances must be channelled in the right direction such that urban futures which are being cut short on account of flawed urbanisation are checked, and, in turn, cities made liveable and safe. The trajectory of urban development, where the focus is more on real estate …

It is ‘Wake Up Sid’ Time: We Are Losing The War Between Killer Air and Clean Air - News18
1 year, 1 month ago

It is ‘Wake Up Sid’ Time: We Are Losing The War Between Killer Air and Clean Air - News18

News 18  

I begin with a simple game for readers, to solve a simple puzzle that I have been putting to listeners of my talks in recent months. It is an innocuous question, what do the capital of seven kingdoms, Delhi, the second most populous city of the world and the capital city of India have in common with- “The tiny Bihar …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Why is Pollution Rising At Such An Alarming Rate In Delhi And How Can You Take Preventive Measures
2 years, 1 month ago

Why is Pollution Rising At Such An Alarming Rate In Delhi And How Can You Take Preventive Measures

News 18  

Every year, winter brings a significant drop in the Air Quality Index in Delhi and its surrounding territories. India’s national capital already comes into the list of urban agglomerations that have extremely toxic air, according to Observer Research Foundation’s Air Pollution in Delhi: Filling the Policy Gaps report. Top Showsha Video The weather conditions also play an essential role in …

Environmental Performance Index rankings: India needs to create nature-based solutions for sustainable environment
2 years, 1 month ago

Environmental Performance Index rankings: India needs to create nature-based solutions for sustainable environment

Firstpost  

Our strategy for improving our EPI ranking should also include safeguarding our blue-carbon habitats, creating plans to prevent natural disasters in coastal areas, and safeguarding the fisherfolk community The Environmental Performance Index, which analyzes 180 nations based on a number of factors including air quality, sanitation, environmental health, biodiversity, and predicted emissions by 2050, provides an overview of the level …

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 …

Building green homes: planet over profit
2 years, 3 months ago

Building green homes: planet over profit

The Hindu  

As the second-largest employment generator, the contribution of the real estate sector to the growth of the national economy is not new. Validating the same is a recent report titled ‘Real Estate Industry: Outlook and Challenges’ by Infomerics Valuation and Rating, which states that the Indian real estate industry is on course for sustained high growth at over 75% Y-o-Y …

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 …

10 southern Indian cities exceed WHO air quality guidelines: Greenpeace India report
2 years, 10 months ago

10 southern Indian cities exceed WHO air quality guidelines: Greenpeace India report

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The latest report by Greenpeace India, analyzing the Central Pollution Control Board 's data from ten major cities of Southern India revealed that average pollution levels in the cities far exceed the latest World Health Organization guidelines. Air pollution data from ten cities - Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Amaravati, Visakhapatnam, Kochi, Mangalore, Puducherry, Coimbatore, and Mysore - were selected and …

Airing differences: Political narrative on air quality management in India
3 years ago

Airing differences: Political narrative on air quality management in India

Hindustan Times  

During the 2019 winter session of Parliament, both Houses discussed air pollution at length, accounting for almost 11 hours of discussions. As representatives from different parts of the country and across political parties stood up to define the problem, hold government actors and polluters responsible, and present solutions, these speeches give us unique insight into the emergent narrative on air …

How policymakers are accountable for air pollution deaths in India
3 years ago

How policymakers are accountable for air pollution deaths in India

Firstpost  

We have quietly endured the inability of our governments to provide us with basic amenities such as clean air and potable water In a recently published report in environmental journal, Science of the Total Environment, IIT Kanpur’s pollution experts Mukesh Kumar and Prateik Saini wrote about one lakh deaths in 29 Indian cities due to air pollution. In November-December, Delhi’s …

Pollution ‘to cut 9 years of life expectancy’ of 40% of Indians
3 years, 3 months ago

Pollution ‘to cut 9 years of life expectancy’ of 40% of Indians

Al Jazeera  

Air pollution is likely to reduce the life expectancy of about 40 percent of Indians by more than nine years, according to a report released by a United States-based research group. Lauding India’s National Clean Air Program, launched in 2019 to rein in dangerous pollution levels, the EPIC report said “achieving and sustaining” the NCAP goals would raise the country’s …

Confronting everyday sources of pollution across the country
4 years ago

Confronting everyday sources of pollution across the country

Hindustan Times  

The annual November smog in the National Capital Region frames the air pollution crisis — its scale, sources and solutions — in ways that undermine the long-term efforts needed. Instead of letting this episodic manifestation guide policy action, we must focus on tackling the less visible, everyday air pollution across the country. Although over three-fourths of India’s population breathes air …

‘You Won’t Ever Knowingly Drink Dirty Water, So Why A Different Yardstick For Air?’
4 years ago

‘You Won’t Ever Knowingly Drink Dirty Water, So Why A Different Yardstick For Air?’

News 18  

If you still aren’t a believer, reading the air quality and pollution stats for most Indian cities particularly in the winter months, will make you one. In a conversation with News18, Michael Leat who is Design Engineer in RDD Environmental Care, Professional and Lighting at Dyson, shares his insights on what goes into developing an air purifier, the filters, whether …

As AQI Surges in Delhi, Can Air Purifiers Really Save You from Severe Air Pollution?
4 years, 1 month ago

As AQI Surges in Delhi, Can Air Purifiers Really Save You from Severe Air Pollution?

News 18  

Of all the things that cross your attention when shopping for the festive season in India, if you live in the National Capital Region of India over the past few years, an air purifier must have crossed your mind. Explaining the invisible Speaking to News18, Michael Leat, design engineer for Dyson, states that while outdoor air quality is far better …

Clean air could be a strong economic boost for India
4 years, 3 months ago

Clean air could be a strong economic boost for India

Hindustan Times  

Clean air should be a basic human right and yet air pollution is the single greatest environmental risk to human health. As part of state EV policies, state governments should incentivise that charging stations and battery swapping points are powered by renewable energy The Covid-19 pandemic made urban air pollution a highly visible problem. The sharp drop in air pollution …

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