Behind closed doors: The toxic truth about indoor air
This article discusses the often-overlooked challenge of indoor air pollution in India. While outdoor pollution dominates headlines, the truth is that many Indians—particularly women, children, and the elderly—face daily exposure to pollutants inside their homes. Dr. Ajay Nagpure, a Scientist at
What pollutes Indian cities?
India faces voluminous air quality challenges. It alone accounts for six of the nine most polluted cities, with pollution sources including vehicular emissions, industrial discharges, construction dust, and crop residue burning. A recent report indicates that only 17 percent of the world’s cities meet air
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
Our war against dirty air
This article draws insights from the State of Global Air 2024 report, a collaboration between the Health Effects Institute and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation – Global Burden of Disease project. The initiative provides open-access, reliable data on
What pollutes Indian cities?
India faces voluminous air quality challenges. It alone accounts for six of the nine most polluted cities, with pollution sources including vehicular emissions, industrial discharges, construction dust, and crop residue burning. A recent report indicates that only 17 percent of the world’s cities meet air
Air pollution: Environment Committee MEPs push for tougher rules
The European Parliament’s Environment Committee has adopted a report aimed at improving air quality in the EU, setting stricter pollutant limits and advocating for better citizen information and increased air quality sampling points. The European Parliament’s Environment Committee has adopted a
Combating air pollution with IoT and UV technology
Indoor and outdoor air pollution sources vary, with indoor contaminants often originating from combustion, building materials, and biological agents. Harsh Gupta, Manager, Blue Star, shares the mitigation methods using IoT and UV technology How do indoor air pollution sources differ from
IoT-enabled filtration slashes energy use and optimises air quality
Air pollution, both indoors and outdoors, poses serious health and environmental risks. Dr. Amit Passi, Senior Program Associate at WRI India, explores integrated approaches to monitor, manage, and mitigate airborne pollutants for healthier, more sustainable living environments What strategies can be
Behind closed doors: The toxic truth about indoor air
This article discusses the often-overlooked challenge of indoor air pollution in India. While outdoor pollution dominates headlines, the truth is that many Indians—particularly women, children, and the elderly—face daily exposure to pollutants inside their homes. Dr. Ajay Nagpure, a Scientist at
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.