Ludhiana and Kanpur are among the 10 most polluted cities in the world, says the World Health Organisation.

Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Zone Bench, Pune) in the matter of New Link Road Residents Forum & Anr. Vs. The Union of India & Ors dated 18/03/2014 regarding number of auto-rickshaw licences issued during last five years in the Metro city of Mumbai and the use of two stroke engines by them.

Original Source: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/orderinpdf/32-2014(WZ)(OA)_18Mar2014.pdf

New Delhi: Only 3% of enquires on a toll-free weather and air quality call service are on pollution levels.

PARIS: Paris authorities said today they would make public transport free for three days to encourage drivers to leave their vehicles behind due to severe pollution caused by unusually warm weather

The temple city of Tirupati, a cultural centre and a major pilgrimage destination in southern India, might be succumbing to a phenomenon common to urban areas.

There has been steady rise in population and the usage of vehicles here, which in turn contribute to increasing pollution levels of the city, a study by city-based researchers has revealed.

Thousands affected by smoke from the fire which has been burning for three weeks and looks to continue for many months

Typical transport investment and policy proposals in India may consider factors such as connectivity with surrounding areas, land use and socioeconomic impacts, available funding, and the level of support from local stakeholders. All too often, these assessments consistently overlook the health impacts of transport.

The World Health Organization notes that India has a high environmental disease burden, with the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) for 2010 ranking ambient air pollution (AAP) as the fifth largest killer in India.

Political rallies have returned to the Brigade Parade Grounds in a big way.

South Africa’s dependence on coal to generate 85% of its electricity is taking a substantial toll on human health, according to environmental groups. A report from Greenpeace estimates that up to 2,700 premature deaths are caused every year by emissions from the country’s 16 coal-fired power plants.

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