India’s top court decreed that only more environmentally friendly fireworks could be set off this weekend, citing air quality concerns. But environmental activists call it a “green wash.” ... .
NEW DELHI -- Nothing says it's time for Diwali like the riot of colors that suddenly appears everywhere -- red saris, gold kurtas, garlands of bright orange marigolds. But there's another color that's now compulsory in India's capital. green ... .
As winter has begun to set in, several parts of Delhi woke up to a thick layer of haze on Sunday morning, with poor visibility and deteriorating air quality adding to concerns among residents ... .
A little irritation on a smoggy day is common and usually manageable. If something feels more than uncomfortable, or if vision is affected, get it examined rather than waiting for the air to clear ... .
Delhi was ranked as the world's most polluted major city on the eve of Diwali. Delhi's air pollution is expected to get worse in the coming days. DW has more ... .
CASSOPOLIS, MI — A fiberglass manufacturer facing public opposition over a new factory in southwest Michigan has reversed course and proposed pollution controls it previously argued were too expensive ....
While stubble burning causes a portion of the air pollution, short-term spikes in toxic heavy metals like potassium, aluminium, barium and strontium come from firecrackers ....
Not every cough after Diwali is a cause for alarm. The important thing is to recognise whether it is a temporary reaction to smoke or an indication that the airways are becoming inflamed. The... .