Delhi has the dubious distinction of being ranked the most polluted city in the world by WHO. A random check of Delhi’s pollution last week showed particulate matter (PM) 2.5 levels at 441 mcgm3.

Our city has become so polluted that even a morning walk can make you very ill.

Our city has become so polluted that even a morning walk can make you very ill.

As Delhi debates the benefits of making PUC certificates mandatory for getting fuel, a surgeon is working to persuade the judiciary to put a cap on the sale of cars and prohibit the sale of fuel-gu

While the strengthening of the enforcement of existing PUC norms has been much needed for decades in Delhi, experts said it addresses only half the problem.

Order of National Green Tribunal in the matter of Satish Kumar Vs. Union of India & Ors. And Mahavir Singh Vs. Union of India & Ors. dated 24/11/2014 regarding polluting units of Delhi. The Tribunal has directed the DPCC, NCT of Delhi, North Municipal Corporation of Delhi to issue Notice to 177 Units which are defaulting and polluting units. NGT also said that "notice should state as to why they be not directed to be close permanently and pay compensation for restoration of the degraded environment resulting from their activities."

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Principal Bench, New Delhi) in the matter of Sunder Singh Vs. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors. dated 20/11/2014 regarding encroachment of water body/land bearing Khasra No. 148 measuring 6 bhiga 13 bhiswas in Village Issarpur, Tehsil Najafgarh district South west Delhi.

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Plans to implement order on mandatory certificates from Dec 1

Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA), which recently reviewed the Delhi government's air pollution action plan, has found that the government is not equipped to deal with the city's sever

Ever wondered how poor is the air we are breathing? A comparison of cities across the globe reveals the capital's dismal condition.

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