Mega cities in India see high concentration of ozone pollution this summerA recent analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) reveals high ground-level ozone pollution in major Indian cities like Kol...
16 Jul, 2025, 03.22 PM IST
Pollution in Delhi a year-round challenge, not just a winter affair: CPCBDelhi experiences high levels of pollution throughout the year, not just in winter. Primary pollutants include dust and ozone, with signifi...
13 Mar, 2025, 03.39 PM IST
Ozone levels breaching limits in Delhi: NGT issues notice to Centre over CPCB's recommendationsThe National Green Tribunal has asked the Centre for a response on implementing CPCB's recommendations to control ozone levels in Delhi. Th...
29 Dec, 2024, 08.52 PM IST
Ozone build-up: Delhi-NCR and other metropolitan areas of India confront new air quality crisisThis summer, ground-level ozone levels surged in 10 metropolitan areas of India, with Delhi-NCR being the worst hit, recording 176 days abo...
07 Aug, 2024, 03.00 PM IST
Study finds some crops tolerate ozone pollution better than othersThe findings, which validate a long-held suspicion, offer insights into developing more resilient crop varieties and enhancing models to pr...
07 Dec, 2023, 09.04 AM IST
Here is everything to know about Air Quality Alerts and how it aids in mitigating pollution risksAir Quality Alerts help to determine the severity of the pollution and the impact of the pollutants. This leads to taking necessary action ...
07 Jun, 2023, 04.44 PM IST
Ground-level ozone pollution in Delhi-NCR in March-April highest in 4 years: CSEThe green think tank's assessment is based on the publicly available granular real time data (15-minute averages) from the CPCB's official ...
03 Jun, 2022, 10.17 PM IST
Protect yourself from air pollution after Covid. Study shows ground-level ozone exposure after infection can lead to severe outcomesThe researchers also found an elevated risk of hospitalisation with chronic exposure to PM2.5 and O3.
25 May, 2022, 08.36 AM IST
Earth is healing: Global air quality improved this year due to coronavirus lockdownIt is some positive news among a very tragic situation.
14 May, 2020, 11.02 AM IST
Delhi is turning into Hitler’s 'gas chamber'! Here's what the increasing smog is doing to your body, and what you need to doSmog affects everyone differently, depending on their lifestyle, health condition and age.
08 Nov, 2017, 03.26 PM IST
Odd-even traffic rule: No clear sign of reduction in air pollution so farOzone (O3) levels rose sharply on Monday from 33 parts per billion (PPB) to 45 ppb but continued to remain in the safe zone, according to S...
19 Apr, 2016, 12.29 PM IST
As Delhi sizzles, toxic ozone levels riseThe level of toxic ozone in the national capital was highest this year during the last two weeks when the maximum temperatures hovered abov...
28 May, 2015, 07.43 PM IST
Delhi's air toxic in summer too: ReportsThe System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and Research, reports the daily average PM2.5 levels going up from 80 micrograms per cubic me...
21 Apr, 2015, 11.31 AM IST
Air pollution in India cuts wheat yields by half: StudyThe research paper found that air pollution caused wheat yields in densely populated states to be 50 per cent lower than 2010.
04 Nov, 2014, 09.21 PM IST
- Ozone layer that started depleting in 1980s healing
The protective ozone layer that started depleting heavily in the 1980’s is on a recovery mode according to a new assessment by 300 scientis...
11 Sep, 2014, 05.26 AM IST
- Soaring heat wave leading to deadly ozone pollution: CSE
Summer pollution curve has taken an ugly turn as ground-level ozone, a highly reactive and harmful gas, far exceeds the permissible limit. ...
10 Jun, 2014, 04.33 PM IST
Rio+20 Summit: No progress in climate change goals, says UNEPThe Global Environmental Outlook has held that while there is considerable success in ozone layer replacement, little progress has been mad...
08 Jun, 2012, 04.34 PM IST