NASA has initiated a series of extended flights across Asia with its colossal flying laboratory, the DC-8. In a mission aimed at enhancing models crucial for forecasting and combating air pollution, the US space agency aims to make strides in identifying pollution sources and behaviors, potentially leading to more precise public warning systems.

NASA launches airborne assault to combat pollution in Asia

A new study has found that water scarcity could affect 3 billion more people than previously expected by mid-century, with increased pollution rendering river sources unsafe for humans and wildlife.

Pollution risks worsen global water scarcity: Study

Parisians have voted in favour of tripling parking costs for SUVs, as the city aims to tackle air pollution and a looming climate crisis. In a closely-watched referendum, over 54 percent voted for special parking fees for heavy, large and polluting sports utility vehicles. Watch to know more!

Paris triples parking costs for SUVs to tackle air pollution

Delhi woke up to a dense layer of fog on Thursday morning as temperature dropped to 7 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Low visibility due to the dense fog was reported from several areas of the city.

India: Delhi pollution hits sever mark

Lake Tahoe's pristine shores witnessed an unwelcome scene as a winter storm deposited thousands of small plastic styrofoam beads. Originating from the remnants of a disintegrated floating dock, the beads posed a significant environmental threat to the popular Incline Village beaches.

US: Lake Tahoe blanketed in styrofoam, thousands of ‘detrimental’ beads swarm the water body. VIDEO

A pollution warning has been issued for Iceland’s capital Reykjavik after a volcanic eruption in Reykjanes peninsula late Monday (Dec 18), said the country’s meteorological office.

Iceland volcano: Pollution warning issued for capital Reykjavik as smoke, ash spread

The air quality in Australia's East Coast city of Sydney plummeted to levels comparable to New Delhi, the Indian capital and one of the world's most polluted metropolises.

Sydney and Delhi’s air quality on par after Duck Creek, Pilliga Forest bushfire

A recent report brings good news about India's efforts to protect the environment. It says that each person in India produces much less pollution than the global average.

India's per capita greenhouse gas emissions less than half of global average: Report

The UN Climate Change Conference, COP28, set to take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from November 30 to December 12, 2023, marks a significant global effort to address climate change.

Explained | Will India overcome climate challenges and spearhead change at COP28?

Oil and chemical spills are among the worst Marine disasters in the world. From economy to ecology oil spills have in fact adversely affected the enviournment. India is the world's third largest importer of crude oil and the sixth largest importer of chemicals with large tanker ships bringing in high volumes of this crude oil and chemicals into Indian ports.

Maritime pollution becomes a major threat to enviournment, ecology and economy | WIONDispatch

Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Indian capital Delhi deteriorated more notches on Friday (Nov 24) as it entered into the 'severe' category. AQI in Delhi was recorded at 401 at 8 am Friday (Nov 24), as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

India: Delhi AQI gets 'severe', environment minister takes stock at review meet

More than half a million people were killed due to dirty air in the European Union in 2021, as per estimates, and around half of the deaths may have been avoided by decreasing pollution to the limits recommended by doctors.

More than 500,000 people killed due to toxic air in EU in 2021, shows data

Delhi saw some improvement in its air quality for some days, but pollution levels still remain high in the air. On Tuesday morning (Nov 21), Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 323 in the “very poor” category, as per the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR).

Delhi air remains in 'very poor' category with AQI at 323; no major relief from pollution for next few days

An analysis by the nonprofit Oxfam International has exposed a stark contrast in carbon emissions, revealing that the wealthiest one per cent globally contribute as much to carbon emissions as the poorest two-thirds, comprising five billion people.

Wealthiest 1% emit as much carbon as world's poorest two-thirds, Oxfam report reveals

Delhi India's political pulse in one of the world's most rapidly rising metropolises is grappling with the crisis that spotlights the urgency of addressing climate goals. The city's air quality has plummeted below acceptable standards in recent days landing it on the global list of the most polluted cities in the world. But what's the economic role of this predicament take a look.

Stubble burning: 'Drastic fall in cases'

The air quality index (AQI) of India's capital New Delhi was recorded in the 'very poor' category on Saturday (Nov 18), as the average AQI was 398. The AQI remained in the 'severe' category for three days and showed little improvement as it reached the ‘very poor’ category on Saturday.

India: Delhi's AQI reaches 'very poor' category after recording 'severe' category for three days

The air quality in Delhi and adjoining areas continues to remain in the severe category. Watch this report to know more.

Delhi AQI: Air pollution in Delhi may reduce next week

Diwali is a pan-India festival and perhaps always on the radar of environmentalists and even courts of law for the ensuing pollution. It is true that no Indian can stay away from the festive fervour of Diwali, but air and noise pollution due to firecrackers just maybe something to be introspective about.

India: Pollution after Diwali higher in 9 out of 11 cities than a year ago, says report

As India celebrates the Festival of Lights India's Ministry of Earth Sciences warns of another spike in air pollution in the national capital region. After a brief respite from pollution due to rains a thick layer of smoke is taking over the Skies of Delhi again on the day of Diwali. Haze persists on the Festival of Lights with air quality being recorded as very poor but predictions estimate that the air is going to deteriorate further.

India: Delhi's AQI dips to sever, again; Delhi's AQI stands at 325

India: New Delhi's AQI dips to sever, again; Delhi's AQI stands at 445: Nov 13

Three Indian cities made it to the world's top 10 most polluted cities on Monday. A day after Diwali celebrations national capital New Delhi, western metropolis Mumbai and eastern city of Kolkata have joined the most polluted cities in the world.

After Diwali, two more Indian cities join New Delhi among world's top 10 most polluted

The so-called 'odd-even' traffic restriction scheme will not come into effect in Delhi as of now, the Indian capital's Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Friday (Nov 10).

Delhi air pollution: No odd-even rule to come into effect in India's national capital

Air pollution has choked Delhi, Now the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur has proposed the idea of "artificial rain" to reduce pollution levels in the national capital. But will it help? Watch this story to know more

Delhi air pollution: Can artificial rain give respite?

Delhi covered in toxic smog, air quality still "severe". Delhi govt plans artificial rain on Nov 20-21 to provide relief to residents. Government bans entry of app-based taxis to the national capital.

Gravitas: Will cloud-seeding seek to ease Delhi pollution?

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