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Heat from data centres can raise temperatures in downwind localities by 2.2 degrees Celsius: StudyA recent investigation conducted in Phoenix uncovers that data centers are contributing to increased local temperatures. The excess heat em...19 May, 2026, 02.51 PM IST- Heavy Air in Your Bedroom? The Invisible Dirt You’re Breathing at NightYour bedroom air may not be as pure as you think. Tiny particles, dust mites, and chemicals fill the air you breathe at night. This hidden ...20 Apr, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- Gurgaon India's most polluted city during March 2026: ReportGurgaon emerged as India's most polluted city in March. Haryana recorded four of the top ten most polluted cities. A report highlights that...07 Apr, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
- Bengaluru, Mumbai, Patna among top PM2.5 emitters from diesel generators: StudyA recent study reveals that New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Patna are among the top contributors to PM2.5 emissions from diesel generator...21 Aug, 2025, 04.41 PM IST
- Residential sector main contributor to PM2.5 pollution in north Indian cities: StudyA recent study reveals varying pollution sources across India. Residential and transportation sectors dominate in the east, north, and cent...23 Dec, 2024, 05.46 PM IST
- Study traces 60 pc PM2.5 pollution in India to residential cooking, power generation, industriesA new study reveals that up to 60% of India's PM2.5 pollution originates from residential, power generation, and industrial emissions, with...27 Nov, 2024, 06.26 PM IST
- Delhi's PM10 pollution up 5 pc, PM2.5 level 7 pc during January 1-November 12Delhi experienced a concerning rise in air pollution levels this year, with PM2.5 and PM10 levels exceeding those of the previous year. The...14 Nov, 2024, 01.45 PM IST
- Centre sets up panel to address air pollution in Indo-Gangetic PlainA new coordination committee has been established by the Centre to manage air quality across eight states and union territories in the Indo...07 Oct, 2024, 11.53 PM IST
- Vehicles, road dust & industries main Delhi-NCR polluters: StudyThe Commission for Air Quality Monitoring is reviewing an IIT Kanpur-TERI report. It identifies road dust and traffic as the main pollution...01 Oct, 2024, 10.44 AM IST
- Haze hood over Delhi-NCR, Gangetic plains nextA March 2023 report of an expert panel (from IITs, Union environment ministry and Central Pollution Control Board) submitted to the Nationa...04 Nov, 2023, 12.55 AM IST
- People living in cities with high PM2.5 levels more likely to get CovidPollution is higher in Delhi, Maharashtra & UP due to fossil fuel-based anthropogenic activities.02 Jul, 2021, 03.58 PM IST
- Pune's particulate pollution load increases by more than 60% in past 7 years, says IITM studyAn increase of 70% and 61% has been found in PM2.5 and PM10 pollutants respectively during 2012-13 to 2019-20 in the emission inventory cam...21 May, 2021, 10.41 PM IST
- Use of agricultural residues in power plants can cut Delhi pollution by 8 per cent by 2025: StudyLast year, the govt directed NTPC to blend crop residue with coal at its plants to reduce stubble burning on agricultural lands.22 Aug, 2018, 05.03 PM IST
- Residential biomass burning, open waste burning responsible for highest PM 2.5 exposure: Study11 Jan, 2018, 05.01 PM IST
- This is why Supreme Court singled out diesel vehiclesIIT-Kanpur’s draft report on air pollution in Delhi has revealed that diesel vehicles are a major source of particulate matter emissions in...16 Dec, 2015, 10.52 AM IST
- What’s fouling the air? Data puzzling governmentA lot of confusion seems to exist over what really contributes to air pollution from the transport sector or from vehicles in Delhi.04 May, 2015, 10.28 AM IST
- U-turn by Centre in apex court on capital vehicular pollutionAfter completely denying the role of vehicles in air pollution, MoEF-in its latest affidavit-seems to have made a volte-face.17 Jan, 2015, 11.49 AM IST
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