Pollution levels in Delhi to rise

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 09:35

Delhi might see a sudden rise in its pollution levels in the coming days, thanks to the difference between the maximum and minimum temperatures which has reduced, the System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research said in a statement.

China, Japan, South Korea to jointly combat air pollution

Last Updated: Sunday, December 15, 2013, 20:32

To combat air pollution which has become a major problem in East Asia; China, Japan and South Korea have joined hands together. This step is to boost sustainable development for greater ecological improvement.

US top court examines rules on cross-border air pollution

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 07:45

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on environmental rules aiming to reduce smog that drifts from one state to another.

Haze continues to shroud China

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 20:19

Heavy haze still shrouded China Saturday, with highways closed and flights delayed or cancelled following an alert for haze.

Shanghai`s toxic smog reaches hazardous levels

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 09:15

Known for its terrible air quality, China`s financial hub Shanghai got covered with thick smog on Friday, halting all constructions and forcing the school children to remain indoors.

Smog at extremely hazardous levels in Shanghai

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 23:50

Shanghai authorities ordered schoolchildren indoors and halted all construction today as China`s financial hub suffered one of its worst bouts of air pollution.

Hong Kong announces new air pollution index

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 18:31

Hong Kong on Friday announced a new air quality health index, the first in Asia to use the system, in its ongoing battle to combat air pollution.

`Victoria Memorial, Maidan unfit for morning walkers`

Last Updated: Monday, November 11, 2013, 12:28

Not only is the Victoria Memorial getting damaged because of the air pollution, it is now also clear that the area is unfit for morning walk as well.

Tehran to close kindergartens over air pollution

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 15:52

An alarming level of air pollution has forced the authorities in the Iranian capital city to shut down Kindergartens and elementary schools Sunday, it was announced Saturday.

Delhi pollution likely to worsen during weekend

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 15:45

Pollution in Delhi is likely to worsen during the weekend with the day temperature expected to fall by 2-5 degree Celsius and calm winds, thus hampering dispersion of suspended pollutants.

When humanity goes to sleep on Diwali

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 17:40

The festival of Diwali comes and goes every year, and every time it is the same old <i>tamasha</i> of air and noise pollution that the harmless living beings have to deal with.