The air we breathe goes digital
This article delves into the unique challenges India faces in managing air pollution and explores integrated technological, regulatory, and design-based responses that are shaping the future of air quality in the country. India stands at a critical juncture in its journey toward
Urban planning solutions technology to tackle Air Pollution
According to Dr. Nidhi Malik, Senior Associate at CSSTP, air pollution, both outdoor and indoor, poses serious health risks, especially in urbanising regions like India. From the harmful impact of particulate matter to the role of urban planning and emerging
From fragmentation to integration of the Green public building ecosystem
The French Environment and Energy Management Agency (ADEME, 2007) reports that public buildings—such as schools, offices, hospitals, museums, and others—consume nearly 75 percent of the direct energy used by local authorities. Finding a scalable solution presents an opportunity to maximise energy efficiency
Strengthening pollution boards power to protect environment
The Supreme Court confirms the authority of central and state pollution control boards to impose fixed compensatory damages on large establishments exceeding 20,000 sq meters under the provisions of the Water and Air Acts. The Court clarified that these powers
Tackling industrial emission with pollution market
Can industrial growth and clean air coexist? This article examines how the country’s first particulate matter emissions trading scheme in Surat is setting a new benchmark for clean, cost-effective, and scalable environmental regulation. India’s industrial growth has brought prosperity and progress—but also pressing environmental
What pollutes Indian cities?
Air pollution remains an environmental threat to human health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 99 percent of the global population lives in areas that do not meet recommended air quality guideline levels.1 Air pollution is the second leading global risk factor
Airborne pollutants
Airborne pollutants degrade indoor and outdoor air quality. Understanding the environmental factors at play is more important than ever. As global urbanisation and industrial activities intensify, harmful pollutants such as particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon
Why indoor and outdoor air quality matters more than ever in India
India faces a growing air quality crisis, with 14 of the world’s 20 most polluted cities. While outdoor pollution garners attention, indoor air – where people spend over 90 percent of their time – is often worse. Poor ventilation, exposure
IoT-enabled filtration slashes energy use and optimises air quality
Air pollution, both indoor and outdoor, poses severe health and environmental risks. Addressing its sources through strategic interventions, smart technologies, urban planning, and behavioral change is essential. Dr. Amit Passi, Senior Program Associate at WRI India, explores integrated approaches to monitor, manage,
Fighting air pollution in the third pole
Dr. Khushboo Sharma, an Air Pollution Analyst at the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) in Kathmandu, reviews air pollution in the Hindu Kush Himalaya and analyses that it is a growing existential threat, impacting health, glaciers, and regional stability.