Delhi is no longer the sole poster child of India’s air pollution crisis. Cities like Mumbai, Jamshedpur, and many others are grappling with toxic air, yet the national conversation remains fixated on Delhi—unless, of course, a high-profile figure is affected.
newsroom-category: Air Quality
Roti, kapda, makaan: Why not good air?
Despite mention in manifestos, pollution hasn’t become a campaign issue. It is a reflection of low traction at grassroots level
Article | Darjeeling air quality below average national standard during summer, winter: Pollution study
The air quality of Darjeeling has been found to be below the average national standard during summer and winter, with the results of a 13-year-long research busting the myth that the hill air is always pollution-free.
Article | Survey finds half of Mumbai’s bakeries using wood, pitches for cleaner fuel
An environmental non-profit has raised concerns over the alarming use of wood as fuel in Mumbai’s bakeries, warning that it poses serious health risks to citizens and batting for the adoption of cleaner methods to combat air pollution.
OP-ED | ‘Blanket ban on construction sector won’t bring down AQI level’
Experts argue that a blanket ban on construction won’t solve Mumbai’s air pollution; targeted C&D waste management is essential for improving air quality.