Pollution in 8 cities rose at alarming rate from April 2020 to April 2021: Greenpeace report
According Greenpeace India, the level of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) has increased in eight of the most populous Indian cities that were covered under their satellite observation for the study.
Jul 08, 2021, 15:28 PM IST
Greenpeace report names India's most polluted cities, Delhi makes marginal improvement
In a slight relief to the Delhiites, the national capital has shown marginal signs of improvement compared to the last two years. Delhi is the tenth most polluted city in India now as compared to its eighth spot in 2019.
Jan 21, 2020, 19:23 PM IST
Greenpeace India urges Environment Ministry to speed up rolling out National Clean Air Programme
"Air pollution is prevalent all year round and throughout the country and not just limited to Delhi.
Jun 17, 2018, 12:30 PM IST
Green bodies laud launch of 'clean air campaign' in Delhi
Under the campaign, 70 teams comprising officials from various govt agencies will fan out and monitor causes of pollution and initiate remedial measures.
Feb 11, 2018, 00:05 AM IST
47 million children in India reside in most polluted areas: Report
'Airpocalypse-II', a Greenpeace India report, said children are worst affected in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Maharashtra and Delhi respectively.
Jan 30, 2018, 07:12 AM IST
India's air now 'deadlier' than China's - Only 2 of 10 most polluted cities covered by real-time monitoring, says report
In its new analysis, Greenpeace reveald that only two of India's 10 most polluted cities - Delhi and Faridabad - are covered by the government's real-time air quality monitoring system, leaving more than one billion unprepared for toxic episodes.
Jan 20, 2017, 10:54 AM IST
Delhi: EPCA to enforce graded response plan to tackle air pollution
If pollution levels touch emergency proportions, the Supreme Court-appointed EPCA may enforce a host of emergency measures, including implementation of the odd-even scheme on Delhi roads.
Jan 16, 2017, 17:17 PM IST
Air pollution: These are India's most polluted cities; Delhi tops the list
The study pointed out that it's not just Delhi, but none of the 168 Indian cities monitored comply with the WHO standards.
Jan 12, 2017, 14:23 PM IST
India witnesses 12 lakh air pollution-related deaths annually; Delhi most polluted city: Greenpeace
The Greenpeace report also claimed that none of the 168 cities it assessed complies with air quality standards prescribed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Jan 11, 2017, 21:30 PM IST
Our report will open talks on need for better clean action plan: Greenpeace
Downplaying Greenpeace India's recent report which said India overtook China's air pollution levels in 2015, the Centre Tuesday said the study was based on "extrapolated and constructed" data "without" field validation.
Mar 16, 2016, 00:26 AM IST
Greenpeace says registration to operate in India cancelled
The NGO said the fresh notice of cancellation of its registration was an extension of the "deep intolerance" for differing viewpoints.
Nov 06, 2015, 17:45 PM IST
Greenpeace urges India to improve 'National Air Quality Index'
Claiming that the current information dissemination system was "unreliable", Greenpeace India today urged the government to make improvements to the National Air Quality Index (NAQI).
Oct 18, 2015, 23:42 PM IST
Greenpeace launches 'clean air' campaign, seeks improved NAQI
Greenpeace India Tuesday launched its 'Clean Air Nation' movement and appealed to the government for "urgent" improvements to National Air Quality Index (NAQI) to help citizens tackle pollution effectively.
Sep 22, 2015, 18:17 PM IST
