Air Pollution

These monitoring systems will help ascertain the level of pollution.

Researchers calculated that diesel NOx pollution will cause more than 183,000 premature deaths per year by 2040

So what can be done under such circumstances?

Environmentalist says air quality of city has deteriorated due to rapid urbanisation

China's business hub of Shanghai has slacked off in efforts to improve the environment

Government finally presents environment protection policy in court.

The region is a frontline in China's "war on pollution"

31,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions will be reduced in the first year

Air pollution caused 4.2 million early deaths worldwide in 2015, with about 2.2 million deaths in China and India

Shijiazhuang has seen 10 bouts of serious air pollution so far this winter

Most of China's smog is blamed on the burning of coal for electricity and heating.

Despite Supreme Court order, the practice continues unabated in Hazara division

'Almost 60-70 percent of the smoke came from the firecrackers'

It is calling for more robust measures to reduce pollution, increase children's access to healthcare

Delhi has been shrouded in a toxic soup as residents gear up for the Hindu festival of lights Diwali

High blood pressure is the most important risk factor for premature illness and death

As many as 500 more civilians suffer breathing problems; US troops at nearby base forced to wear masks

Court also says it will decide at a later date on whether to impose green tax on diesel vehicles with smaller engines

Top EPA official asks who would subscribe to data even if released; funding allocation for revival lapses

A recent study revealed that facial dark spots are increasingly linked to traffic-related air pollution

The research also noted that all the four types of vehicles were 25 to 50 years old

Only four VETS units available to check environmental fitness of cars

In China, burning coal is the biggest contributor to poor air quality

Restrictions are part of initiatives announced by Delhi govet to improve air quality in world's most polluted capital

Restrictions will run until January 15 on trial basis as part of wider drive aimed at reducing pollution levels

Fans hail the smooth new velo routes as the answer to urban traffic jams and air pollution

Severe air pollution earlier this week forced authorities to close schools for three days in and around the capital

Pollution covers large parts of country's east and centre as measures to curb toxic haze are ordered to be implemented

Air quality in Iran's capital was the worst in at least nine months this week

China announces plans to reduce by 60% the amount of major pollutants coming from its coal-fired power plants by 2020

Local authorities say levels in one southwestern district had reached 976 micrograms per cubic metre

Advocate Parvez I Mir said two-stroke rickshaws were causing air pollution

In recent weeks, prevailing winds from Indonesia have brought smog further north towards Thailand's tourist spots

Parents of three babies argue that they have constitutional right to breathe clean air

Seminar marks ‘Ozone Day’ while reviewing Montreal Protocol progress

The protesters gathered at Satiana Road and blocked it for traffic

Other shoppers said the dust posed a serious health hazard by contaminating produce

Say increasing emissions major health hazard