India Pollution
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Toxic smog has turned India’s capital into a ‘gas chamber,’ environment minister saysAuthorities have shut down primary schools, factories and construction sites to protect millions of New Delhi residents from toxic smog that has blanketed the capital city.EnvironmentNov 4, 2022
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New Delhi restricts cars for 2 weeks amid battle with toxic smog and dustPrivate cars running on petrol and diesel will be allowed in New Delhi only on alternate days from Nov. 4 to 15.WorldSep 13, 2019
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The Taj Mahal is turning yellow and green due to heavy air pollutionIndia's white-marble Taj Mahal is turning yellow and green as the 17th century mausoleum weathers filthy air in the world's eighth-most polluted city.EnvironmentMay 22, 2018
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Mumbai factory shut down after industrial waste turns dogs blueSeveral dogs in the area turned blue and are now being treated by veterinarians.WorldAug 22, 2017
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Air pollution could kill 9 million people a year by 2060, OECD warnsA new study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation (OECD) found that, not only is air pollution worse than expected, but that it will lead to an increase in deaths that could be as high as nine million.EnvironmentJun 14, 2016
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Experts push for cleaner stoves in poor countries to cut pollution, reduce deathsSmoke from crude stoves in poor countries contain high concentrations of tiny particles known as black carbon, which is responsible for premature deaths from cancer and other diseases and is also tied to climate change.EnvironmentApr 8, 2015
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