India vs New Zealand first T20 in Delhi - Just how difficult and dangerous is it to play at a time when pollution levels are at their highest? A researcher, a cardiologist and a former tennis player's take on cricket and the pollution conundrum
Lancet came out with a study that stated that Air Pollution was responsible for 9 million deaths worldwide in 2015, that is 16% of all deaths worldwide. This figure is also 3 time more than the deaths from AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined. On the show, we also speak with Anumita Roychowdhury from Centre of Science and Environment on the matter of Air Pollution and how can we approach it with stringent law and rules.
Is it the time for a cracker ban all across India? Even though the pollution levels have risen during the past few days, the overall pollution levels were 32% less than those compared to last Diwali.
NEW DELHI : In a move that will impact marketplaces, housing societies and the upcoming wedding season, diesel generator sets were banned in the capital from Tuesday as the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to improve Delhi's air quality during the high-pollution winter months kicked in.