Fuel quality norms are need of the hour: TERI

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 04:06

With rapidly escalating growth in vehicle numbers in India and air quality deteriorating as a result of emissions, environmental research leader TERI has called for stringent vehicular emission and fuel quality norms if future ambient pollution levels are to be brought down.

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.

New smart device monitors pollution levels inside homes to keep you healthy

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 21:10

A smart air monitoring device, Birdi, has been developed to monitor air quality, everyday health hazards, pollution and emergencies like fire and carbon monoxide so you can stay connected and protected in your home.

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.

Beijing toughens pollution norms for cleaner air

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 21:01

Beijing Monday unveiled a package of measures, including cutting vehicle emissions and curbing industrial pollution, in a bid to improve air quality in the often smog-shrouded city, Xinhua reported.

Indian cities less NO2 polluted than other major global counterparts

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 10:30

NASA scientists have used satellite observations to measure air pollution`s dependence on population in four of the planet`s major air pollution regions: the United States, Europe, China and India.

China announces new measures to combat pollution

Last Updated: Monday, June 17, 2013, 18:11

China could take 18 years to bring air quality within acceptable standards, analysts have said.

K’taka working on air quality atlas to locate pollution hotspots

Last Updated: Monday, February 8, 2010, 17:37

Karnataka is working on preparing an air quality atlas for the state to generate information on pollution status and locate pollution hotspots, a senior government official said on Monday.

Govt unveils new air quality norms

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 23:30

Government on Wednesday announced tough new air quality norms to combat air pollution.

Magnetic leaves to monitor air quality

Last Updated: Friday, October 16, 2009, 18:00

A new study has determined that magnetic leaves can be powerful tools for monitoring air quality and planning biking routes and walking paths.

Increased forest fires may degrade air quality

Last Updated: Monday, August 10, 2009, 16:02

A new study has found that as the climate gets warmer and dryer, forest fires will become as much as three times more common in parts of the American West, which would impact air quality and damage human lungs.