Environment

Experts divided over govt’s Rs 500-crore push to clean Yamuna as accountability, deadlines remain vague

While the government promises upgraded STPs, modern equipment, and riverfront development, critics cite past failures, lack of accountability, and absence…

April 3, 2025
Delhi’s Miyawaki forests: A green solution or an ecological misstep?

Delhi’s Miyawaki forests: A green solution or an ecological misstep?

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s push to create more Miyawaki forests raises questions about its effectiveness in restoring the capital's…

March 11, 2025

500 ‘illegal’ dyeing units in Delhi drain groundwater, pollute Yamuna

Despite environmental concerns and legal restrictions, these establishments thrive unchecked across Capital

March 10, 2025

Yamuna pollution: Lethal cocktail of toxins and government apathy

Environmentalists debunk Delhi government's claims about supply-side issues; say untreated sewage in City behind contamination

February 6, 2025

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