Environment

Air quality drops in Delhi’s hotspots: Industrial areas hit hardest

Air quality drops in Delhi’s hotspots: Industrial areas hit hardest

The Capital’s highest AQI of the season — 494 — was recorded on November 18, and in some of the…

November 29, 2024

Delhi’s quick fix for pollution: Can 10,000 volunteers bring about an effective change?

As the air quality crisis deepens, experts question whether deploying untrained volunteers can really combat pollution in the national capital

November 15, 2024

Delhi’s vanishing urban trees: The overlooked solution to the city’s pollution crisis

Continuous loss of trees has weakened capital’s natural ability to defend itself against air pollution and rising urban heat, leaving…

November 12, 2024

Delhi’s green war room: Revolutionising air quality management with 88% complaint resolution

The dedicated facility combats bad air through coordinated monitoring and a Seven-Point Action Plan, leveraging technology, data analysis, and public…

November 5, 2024

Delhi: Authorities intensify efforts as air quality dips into “very poor” category

City agencies, led by Chief Minister Atishi, introduce stricter regulations to fight rising dust pollution

October 25, 2024

IIT Delhi study reveals fixing civic issues can reduce air pollution in urban areas

The study titled "The Impact of the Dispersed Sources Program on Local Air Quality," conducted by IIT Delhi, showcased an…

October 4, 2024

Does Delhi need the Miyawaki method?

Environmentalists say Miyawaki method of creating green spaces should be avoided in areas with natural grasslands as forests created on…

August 6, 2024

Monuments at Sanjay Van to be restored

Sanjay Van, a forest area which includes ruins from 12th century, will see work on Anang Tal, Lal Kot Baoli…

June 28, 2024

bioQ: Penning a sustainable future

bioQ, an initiative taken to address the environmental impact of stationery, has introduced a pen that includes recycled paper refill,…

June 25, 2024

Urbanisation makes Mungeshpur hottest region in Delhi

Residents of the area and experts blame rapid industrialisation over the last decade as well as the area’s proximity to…

June 7, 2024