Air pollution ‘worsens’ winter smog in South Asia

Last Updated: Sunday, January 8, 2012, 09:40

Rapid rise in air pollution from fossil fuels and biomass burning has worsened winter smog and extended its duration in many parts of South Asia including India.

Obama backtracks on smog plan, bows to big business

Last Updated: Saturday, September 3, 2011, 11:07

President Barack Obama put a stop on Friday to new rules that would limit smog pollution, unexpectedly reversing course on a key policy measure after businesses said it would kill jobs and cost them billions of dollars.

Ozone in smog damages health even at current level

Last Updated: Saturday, September 3, 2011, 09:04

Health experts lamented a move by Obama to halt rules on limiting smog pollution, saying the decision could endanger many people.

Smoggy morning in Delhi

Last Updated: Saturday, November 6, 2010, 13:43

Delhi`s skyline was enveloped by a layer of smog, a day after Diwali as smoke from the firecrackers burnt overnight mixed with the early morning mist.

Pensioners sue Moscow authorities over summer smog

Last Updated: Thursday, September 30, 2010, 11:20

The pensioners want Moscow government to compensate them for "moral damages".

Poisonous smog returns to Moscow

Last Updated: Sunday, August 15, 2010, 19:15

Officials say the poisonous smog that contributed to a higher death rate in Moscow has returned to Russia`s capital.

Kremlin rebukes Moscow mayor for holidaying as city choked

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 20:18

The Kremlin on Tuesday issued a stinging rebuke to Moscow`s long-serving mayor Yuri Luzhkov for staying on holiday for days while the city choked under unprecedented smog and fires raged on its fringes.

Moscow deaths double amid smog to 700 people a day

Last Updated: Monday, August 9, 2010, 16:30

Acrid smog blanketed Moscow for a six straight day on Monday.

Moscow opens anti-smog centers as fires burn

Last Updated: Sunday, August 8, 2010, 23:19

Moscow authorities opened more than 120 "anti-smog" centers to give residents an escape from record-breaking heat and choking smoke from wildfires blazing around the capital. Dozens of flights were grounded at local airports.

Smog increases as wildfires spread in Russia

Last Updated: Sunday, August 8, 2010, 16:03

A thick blanket of smog covered Russia`s capital disrupting air traffic at the two international airports as wildfires continued to spread across the country.