The Silent Crisis: Pollution’s Toll on India’s Children
1 month ago

The Silent Crisis: Pollution’s Toll on India’s Children

The Quint  

As parents, it is our responsibility to demand more from our elected leaders, not just for ourselves, but for the next generation. Demand Accountability in Election Manifestos: In the run-up to elections, we must demand that every political party include detailed, actionable plans to tackle pollution. Shortening summer vacations and extending winter holidays could allow our children to be less exposed during the peak pollution months. Demand Transparency and Urgent Action: Why isn't there an emergency task force meeting led by the PMO along with all relevant stakeholders to address pollution daily? It’s up to us, as parents and citizens, to break the cycle of inaction and demand the change that our children desperately need.

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Millions breathe poison, but why public health isn't political priority in India
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Millions breathe poison, but why public health isn't political priority in India

India Today  

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Rahul Gandhi Says Air Pollution A 'National Emergency': ‘Need Collective Response, Not Political Blame Games’
1 month ago

Rahul Gandhi Says Air Pollution A 'National Emergency': ‘Need Collective Response, Not Political Blame Games’

ABP News  

New Delhi, Nov 22 Asserting that air pollution in North India is a "national emergency", Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday urged fellow MPs to come together in the upcoming Parliament session and discuss how the nation can end this crisis once and for all. He said the air pollution crisis needs a collective national …

Rahul Gandhi on air pollution in north India: 'Need collective response, not political blame games'
1 month ago

Rahul Gandhi on air pollution in north India: 'Need collective response, not political blame games'

Hindustan Times  

Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday said that the air pollution in north India is a national emergency that requires a collective response instead of political blame games. “Air pollution in North India is a national emergency—a public health crisis that is stealing our children’s future and suffocating the elderly, and an environmental and economic disaster …

Air pollution in North India a 'national emergency', MPs must discuss ways to end crisis: Rahul
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Air pollution in North India a 'national emergency', MPs must discuss ways to end crisis: Rahul

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Asserting that air pollution in North India is a “national emergency”, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday urged fellow MPs to come together in the upcoming Parliament session and discuss how the nation can end this crisis once and for all. He said the air pollution crisis needs a collective national response, not …

Air pollution in North India a 'national emergency', MPs must discuss ways to end crisis: Rahul Gandhi
1 month ago

Air pollution in North India a 'national emergency', MPs must discuss ways to end crisis: Rahul Gandhi

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Asserting that air pollution in North India is a "national emergency", Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday urged fellow MPs to come together in the upcoming Parliament session and discuss how the nation can end this crisis once and for all. He said the air pollution crisis needs a collective national response, not …

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

Protect your kids from air pollution by 5 simple precautions | EXPLAINED
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Protect your kids from air pollution by 5 simple precautions | EXPLAINED

India TV News  

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Putting air pollution on the agenda
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Putting air pollution on the agenda

Hindustan Times  

Over 76% of India's population resides in areas that permanently exceed the national ambient air quality standards. Besides, air pollution costs Indian businesses approximately $95 billion – or ₹7 lakh crore – every fiscal, which accounts for approximately 3% of India's total Gross Domestic Product. Besides, strong evidence-based causal relationship between air pollution and health-related diseases which could actually attract …

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 …

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