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
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.