Green Crackers in India: Why SC Allows Them and Impact on Air Pollution (PM 2.5, SO2, NOx)
In the run-up to Deepavali, the Supreme Court recently permitted the sale and use of “green crackers”, aiming to strike a balance between various crucial…
Environmental Pollution
Tyre Particles and Electric Vehicles: A Climate Solution with a Pollution Challenge
Electric vehicles (EVs) are widely promoted as a solution to climate change due to their zero tailpipe emissions. However, recent research highlights …
Supreme Court’s Ruling on Retrospective Environmental Clearances: Explained
On May 16, 2025, the Supreme Court of India delivered a historic judgment declaring the Centre’s notifications and office memoranda allowing retrosp…
Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025: Pros & Cons
In April 2025, India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change released draft Greenhouse Gases Emissions Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 20…
Indian Cities’ Air Quality Progress Report
From 2019 to 2024, Indian cities achieved a 27% average reduction in PM2.5 pollution, with National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) cities contributing a 24% decline.…
NYC Congestion Pricing Initiative
New York City implemented congestion pricing in January 2025, becoming the first U.S. city to do so. Drivers entering Manhattan’s central business district must pay…
Delhi Air Quality Alert – Stage III
Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated to the ‘very poor’ category, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to escalate the Graded Response Action Plan…
Air Pollution from Wildfires
A study by Australian researchers highlights that air pollution from wildfires causes over 1.5 million deaths annually, with 90% occurring in low and middle-income countries.…
AroTrack: Water-Pollutant Detection Device
AroTrack, developed by IIT Bombay, is an innovative and affordable device designed to detect water pollutants like phenol and benzene. Utilizing the MopR biosensor derived…
