Particulate Matter

Exposure of young population to air pollution may increase risks of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, other neurodegenerative diseases

Fine particulate air pollution usually shoots up during the winter months, especially in parts of North India, due to crop burning and excessive bursting of firecrackers.

Reduced levels of air pollution has dramatically positive effects on people's health

The study found almost immediate and substantial effects on health after air pollution was reduced.

In UP and Bihar, a social venture involving electric rickshaws is providing eco-friendly livelihoods

A social enterprise, SMV Green Solutions, is helping people from low-income groups in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh to own and operate electric rickshaws.

Ozone pollution from Asia isn't well understood, but may be damaging Arctic plants

Like other greenhouse gases, ozone also affects how heat is reflected or absorbed near the Earth's surface.

Gurugram is world's most polluted city, Delhi tops worst national capitals, finds Greenpeace report on air quality

The world's most polluted ten cities, according to the Greenpeace report, feature as many as seven Indian ones, including Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Noida, Bhiwadi, Patna and Lucknow.

Nine trains delayed in Delhi due to dense fog, low visibility; air quality remains 'very poor'

Delhi's air quality index (AQI) observed the concentration of Particulate Matter 2.5 under 'very poor' category

Severe pollution in Delhi forces residents to celebrate Christmas indoors; air quality remains at 'severe to emergency' levels

On Christmas Day, the air quality index of Delhi averaged 420, slightly better than 449-450 the previous two days, which was the worst this year.

80% of Indians polled in 17 cities believe air pollution affects quality of life, but lack of awareness is rampant, finds new study

India is ranked as one of the world’s most polluted countries, with 14 cities in the top 20 most polluted cities globally, but the rural population that is affected the most by pollution knows the least about it.

Delhi continues to choke as five areas record severe pollution; Punjabi Bagh's air quality worst, say authorities

Delhi's air quality remained very poor for the fourth day Saturday with five areas of the national capital recording severe pollution levels, as authorities warned the situation may deteriorate further next week due to localised emissions during festival and stubble burning.

Crop residue burning in Punjab affecting other parts of India: Study

Crop residue burning in Punjab and Haryana is often blamed for worsening air quality in the Delhi NCR.