PM 2.5 not only killed 1.7 million people in India during 2022, but also caused financial losses to the tune of 9.5% of country's GDP: Lancet

India, Oct. 29 -- Air pollution is not only the biggest killer in India but also significantly impacts its economy, a new global report has confirmed. The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Chang... Read More

Two-thirds of climate-linked health indicators have reached unprecedented levels; globally, over half a million dying of heat in a year: Lancet

India, Oct. 29 -- Continuing overreliance on fossil fuels has been playing havoc with people's lives, health, and livelihoods across the globe. Nearly two-thirds of the indictors tracking climate-link... Read More

'Green' fireworks push Kolkata's Diwali air pollution to 'severe' levels as violations run rampant

India, Oct. 23 -- Air quality index hit 'severe' levels despite claims that 'green' fireworks reduce pollution Weather played no role in the spike, say meteorologists Noise and air quality norms flo... Read More

Green fireworks norms go for a toss in Kolkata even before Diwali day

India, Oct. 20 -- Kolkata, once known as a 'model city' for controlling the menace of fireworks, witnessed large scale violations even before Diwali day arrived this year. Pockets of the city had a b... Read More

Gangotri glacier has lost 10 per cent snow melt flow in four decades

New Delhi, Aug. 27 -- Summary A study by IIT Indore and international collaborators reveals that the Gangotri Glacier has lost 10% of its snowmelt flow over four decades due to climate change. The re... Read More