In 2014, the World Health Organization studied the air quality of 1,600 cities in 91 countries, and New Delhi ranked as the most polluted city in the world. In fact, 13 of the most polluted 20 cities were in India. This data has since been updated by the W.H.O. and New Delhi got displaced from … Continue reading Delhi: The Most Polluted City in the World
"A measure to conserve groundwater in northwestern India is causing added air pollution in the region already beset by haze and smog, according to a study that used time-series satellite data from NASA. The study, published in the journal Nature Sustainability, reveals how water-use policies require farmers to transplant rice later in the year, which … Continue reading Groundwater policies behind added air pollution in northwest India: Study: The Economic Times
"The pollution in the national capital can give you cancer, even you are a non-smoker, according to doctor at the city's Ganga Ram Hospital. A case of a 29-year-old non-smoker diagnosed with fourth stage lung cancer has been reported at the hospital." India Today Read it on Delhiair.org: Blame pollution? Delhi non-smoker gets lung cancer
LiveMint: Ericsson will use locally-developed air quality sensors that are capable of sharing environmental data at defined time intervals The partnership will also include working with community-based organizations to raise awareness regarding air pollution and steps that can be taken to reduce it Read it on Delhiair.org: IIT Kanpur, Ericsson partner to tackle Delhi's air … Continue reading IIT Kanpur, Ericsson partner to tackle Delhi’s air pollution: LiveMint
