The Yamuna river, Delhi's lifeline, faces severe pollution in its 22km stretch through the city. Excessive population, toxicity, and chemicals threaten its health. Despite government promises, the ...

These immediate harmful effects of pollution are well-documented and much talked about. What gets less attention is the connection between such elevated levels of pollution and long-run economic growt ...

Nearly the entire world is exposed to air at some point that doesn't meet the strict standards set by the World Health ...

New Delhi, February 17 (IANS): Exposure to pollution from car brake wear can prove to be more harmful to the lungs than ...

A 2021 UNEP report, ‘From Pollution ... in Delhi’s tap water. “The current water treatment systems cannot filter out microplastics and they have serious effects on health.

Ammonia levels usually rise between December and March, when the river’s flow begins to slow down after the monsoon’s effects begin to recede. (HT PHOTO) Data and records from state agencies ...

In recent weeks, however, faced with mounting public pressure and undeniable health ... says. Delhi’s people are also frustrated by extreme pollution-control measures that go into effect every ...

Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, ranked first on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI ...

The air quality index this winter repeatedly rose above 1,000, more than 15 times the level considered safe by the World Health ... she says. Delhi’s people are also frustrated by extreme ...