Page 19 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
SC mulls smog towers, anti-smog gun to fight air pollution in Delhi
The bench observed the life span of millions of citizens has already been shortened due to pollution
 "SC mulls smog towers, anti-smog gun to fight air pollution in Delhi")
Delhi chokes as pollution levels remain 'severe' for second straight day
On Wednesday morning, the Delhi air quality index was 422 -- a little worse than Tuesday's AQI of 414 at 8 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board
 "Delhi chokes as pollution levels remain 'severe' for second straight day")
Divergent air quality data puzzling you? Know why AQI varies within a city
Under the American system, only PM 2.5 values are taken to determine the level of pollution and the AQI number
 "Divergent air quality data puzzling you? Know why AQI varies within a city")
Air pollution takes the centre stage ahead of Delhi Assembly elections 2020
In a series of newspaper advertisements, AAP said the pollution level dropped by 25% in 2016-18 over the period 2012-14.
 "Air pollution takes the centre stage ahead of Delhi Assembly elections 2020")
Any surprise? Delhi's air quality worst in the world, Lahore's second
The air pollution level has increased so much that the Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA) had to declare a public health emergency
 "Any surprise? Delhi's air quality worst in the world, Lahore's second")
All you need to know about the odd-even scheme in Delhi
The Odd-Even scheme 2019 will be applicable between 8 am to 8 pm only from today till November 15
 "All you need to know about the odd-even scheme in Delhi")
Delhi air pollution: Authorities have left people to die, says SC
Top court passes a slew of directions, summons chief secretaries of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh to court on Wednesday
 "Delhi air pollution: Authorities have left people to die, says SC")
NGT stresses the need for a system to forecast public health emergency
The tribunal suggested that people can be communicated about health emergency through public broadcasters like Doordarshan
 "NGT stresses the need for a system to forecast public health emergency")
Uber is navigating its way through Delhi smog, launches new campaign
Pollution in the Capital is churning the conversation mills globally, the American ride-hailing and sharing service pitches in
 "Uber is navigating its way through Delhi smog, launches new campaign")
Delhi air quality improves as high-speed wind blows away pollutants
The air quality index in the national capital dropped from 365 at 9.45 am to 309 at 9 pm, according to the Central Pollution Control Board
 "Delhi air quality improves as high-speed wind blows away pollutants")
Tourists turn their back on Delhi as air pollution reaches record levels
Rising pollution levels is an added problem for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is trying to reverse an economic slowdown as he seeks to lure investors to the South Asia nation
Delhi's toxic air adds to India's woes as economy goes from bad to worse
Air pollution in Delhi is driving away tourists, disrupting flights and shutting schools.
Smog is crippling the next generation
India's future is imperilled. Any government that tolerates that commits a crime against humanity
 "Smog is crippling the next generation")
Odd-even may not cut Delhi air pollution. An expert from IIT explains why
Air pollution is not only a winter problem. 'Year-round, the level (of air pollution) remains three times higher than the national standard'
Air pollution: How stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana, UP is choking Delhi
The Punjab government has been trying to encourage the setting up of biomass power plants which can put crop stubble to good use
 "Air pollution: How stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana, UP is choking Delhi")
Delhi's air quality dips to 'severe' levels, likely to worsen on Wednesday
The air quality monitor predicted the pollution levels in Delhi-NCR are expected to enter the "severe-plus" or "emergency" category today
Climate change to hurt health of children born in India for life: Lancet
Indian children, who are already exposed to bad air and are particularly susceptible to malnutrition and infectious diseases, will experience greater impacts of climate change
 "Climate change to hurt health of children born in India for life: Lancet")
Delhi-NCR continues to breathe toxic air, pollution nears 'emergency' zone
In NCR, Ghaziabad (467), Greater Noida (462), Gurgaon (447), Faridabad (446) and Noida (470) also reeled under the toxic smog
 "Delhi-NCR continues to breathe toxic air, pollution nears 'emergency' zone")
Final call on extending odd-even scheme will be taken on Monday: Kejriwal
The road-rationing scheme, rolled out on November 4, ends on Friday
 "Final call on extending odd-even scheme will be taken on Monday: Kejriwal")
Choking to death, for many millennia
We all, but those brought up in a metropolis, remember the days when the air was at least breathable. But even those days of the past weren't pristine
