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Environment

Alarming spike in cancer incidence, yet Kolkata does little to control pollution

May 15, 2019 Gurvinder Singh

From flawed solid waste management to vehicular emissions, Kolkata’s abysmal quality of air has many causes. When will the government wake up?

Civic

Why addressing pedestrian concerns is key to making Bengaluru liveable

April 22, 2019 Vimal Simha

Not so long ago, residents and visitors alike gushed over the pleasure of walking along the fragrant tree-lined avenues of Bangalore. Today walking in the city is a nightmare. What changed, and what can be done to encourage and protect pedestrians?

air pollution in delhi
Environment

Report card: Centre, states did little to improve air quality in 14 most polluted cities

April 10, 2019 Prerna Chatterjee

From Kanpur to Srinagar, from Gurugram to Varanasi, the story of cities in the Gangetic plains is similar – air pollution levels are extremely high, governments apathetic and inactive.

Environment

Cleaning the air in your room: Experience from Raipur

November 29, 2018 Patrik Oskarsson

Toxic air in our cities — anywhere out of doors — is something we can rarely avoid, But if you are thinking of installing an air purifier to breathe healthy while at home, this will provide some pointers.

Delhi air pollution from firecrackers during Diwali season
Environment

Diwali fire crackers: To burst or not to burst?

November 3, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Diwali is just days away. And if you are still wondering how to celebrate with fireworks as a responsible citizen, in compliance with the recent court ruling, here are things that you must know.

Environment

From Delhi air to Bengaluru lakes, will environment finally be an election issue in 2019?

August 7, 2018 Mayank Aggarwal

Environment has been a part of manifestos of the major national parties over the last few years. But will the growing pressure from young voters and the urban middle class finally force them to go beyond lip service to issues like pollution, tree cutting and waste?

Environment

Measuring air pollution: An illustrated guide to all those terms you keep hearing

March 21, 2018 Dr. Sarath Guttikunda

What is ambient air pollution? How is ambient monitoring different from emissions monitoring? How useful are low cost monitors? A citizen’s guide to pollution monitoring related terms and their real significance in improving air quality.

Economy

Arun Jaitley’s Budget 2018: What does it say for urban India?

February 1, 2018 News Desk

A recap of the proposals and announcements in the Union Budget 2018, which could potentially impact our cities and life in them.

Economy

Technology and biz incentives can tackle pollution from crop-residue burning: Economic Survey

January 30, 2018 News Desk

In its annual analysis of the economy and policy, the Economic Survey 2017-18 also draws attention to the primary causes of air pollution in Delhi and NCR, and suggests possible solutions.

Society

Which is India’s favourite city among runners – Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai or Bengaluru?

November 28, 2017 Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya

Running as a sport has caught on in a big way in urban India, but what do runners have to say about the cities that they have run in?

Environment

What Delhi’s new civic bodies could do to clean the air

April 24, 2017 Yashaswini Mittal

As the national capital elects a new municipality, here’s a look at what the city government could do to tackle its air pollution problem.

Environment

Little hope for clean air in Delhi as crop burning likely to continue

April 13, 2017 News Desk

Denial and lackadaisical attitude in implementing the environment ministry’s Graded Response Action Plan to combat air pollution in Delhi puts citizens at risk, say experts.

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