Need well-rounded approach to tackle pollution: UN official
Tackling environmental pollution, such as the haze that has enveloped Delhi, calls for an "all-encompassing approach" over and above measures such as a ban on firecrackers and controlling the volume of vehicles on the roads, a top UN official said on Thursday.
Nov 09, 2017, 15:13 PM ISTIs the Great Smog of London set to make return?
In 1952, the Great Smog suffocated London for five days, bringing the city to a standstill as soot-filled clouds descended onto the streets and into people's lungs, leaving more than 12,000 dead.
Apr 09, 2017, 12:25 PM IST