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Why Megacities Are Not Cooling Down

The heat index in major metro cities in the country has majorly risen since 2010 compared to a decade earlier. IMAGE: Students shield from the scorching sun on a hot summer afternoon in New Delhi,......

Smog covers Delhi-NCR, air quality still severe

A layer of smog shrouded Delhi-National Capital Region on Thursday and partially blotted out the sun on Chhath Puja as the air quality slipped back into the severe zone with unfavourable......

Emergency plan to combat air pollution rolled out in Delhi-NCR

An emergency plan to combat air pollution came into force on Monday which will include measures like mechanised sweeping of roads and deployment of traffic police to ensure smooth passage of......

Delhi turns 'gas chamber' as it facing worst smog in 17 years

The national capital is facing the worst smog in 17 years, a green body said on Thursday while asking the Delhi government to issue health alerts and convey that children should stay indoors as......

Odd-even scheme: Less congestion reducing local pollution, experts say

Less congestion in Delhi owing to the odd-even car rationing scheme is shielding people from "direct exposure" to pollutants, especially in and around areas of high car density such as traffic......

Delhi is crumbling under its own weight

While Delhi boasts of one of the best metro systems in the world and decent infrastructure, reckless construction, legalising unauthorised colonies, and the worsening water and air quality dent its......

Carmakers call for comprehensive plan after Delhi smog crackdown

Among those who have the most to lose from India's haphazard policies are dealers selling cars made by Toyota, Mahindra & Mahindra, Daimler AG's and Tata Motors' luxury arm, Jaguar Land Rover......

Choking Delhi vows pollution tax, car-free days to improve air

A directive this year to ban all vehicles older than 15 years has been delayed and previous city governments have often ignored court orders to address pollution woes. Image: Initiatives to clean......

Budget 2012 is a mixed bag, says CSE

Centre for Science and Environment supports the tax hike on big cars and SUVs brought on by the Union Budget 2012. Excise duty on large cars has increased marginally from 22 per cent to 24 per......

Free ride to SUVs on pollution

Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh might have condemned the misuse of subsidised diesel for consumption in luxury cars, but a study by a government institute ignores their contribution to air......

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Why Megacities Are Not Cooling Down

Smog covers Delhi-NCR, air quality still severe

Emergency plan to combat air pollution rolled out in Delhi-NCR

Delhi turns 'gas chamber' as it facing worst smog in 17 years

Odd-even scheme: Less congestion reducing local pollution, experts say

Delhi is crumbling under its own weight

Carmakers call for comprehensive plan after Delhi smog crackdown

Choking Delhi vows pollution tax, car-free days to improve air

Budget 2012 is a mixed bag, says CSE

Free ride to SUVs on pollution

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