Bharat Express

Air pollution

The court expressed dissatisfaction with the selective action taken by the Punjab and Haryana governments. It noted that no strict measures have been implemented to tackle the pollution

The Supreme Court summoned the Chief Secretaries of Punjab and Haryana, reprimanding them for failing to act against stubble burning.

The Delhi government has implemented a complete ban on firecrackers until 1 January 2025, to combat the worsening air pollution crisis.

The SC urged the CAQM to intensify its efforts in addressing the persistent issue of air pollution in Delhi and its surrounding areas.

Justice Sudhir Agarwal recalled his three-year tenure at the NGT, where he was frequently told that stubble burning caused pollution. He noted that 20-25 years ago, stubble burning was not blamed for air pollution.

A recent study highlights a concerning finding regarding the long-term impact of childhood exposure to air pollution on respiratory health.

Delhi's PM2.5 level worsened from 89.1 micrograms per cubic metre in 2022 to 92.7 micrograms per cubic metre in 2023, according to the report.

China's national average PM2.5 level has increased year-on-year

Fight against air pollution has never been easier when today we come to know the life saving significance of Yagya as a part of daily life..

Following Diwali, air pollution in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and other North Indian states grew worse. A doctor has advised parents to protect their children's lungs from pollution.