Air Pollution

Rapid development threatens its green cover, with 2,000 trees at risk from the MOG line expansion. Despite promises to plant 51 lakh trees, implementation lags while deforestation continues, endangering the city's climate, wildlife, and air quality.

The parliamentary committee flagged concerns over the Environment Ministry's poor fund utilization. It criticized delays in key schemes amid rising pollution levels and heat wave risks.

Scientists at Scripps Research found that air pollution accelerates brain aging and Alzheimer’s by triggering harmful chemical changes. Blocking this process in key brain proteins restored memory in lab models, offering hope for future treatments

आम तौर पर वायु प्रदुषण के बारे में बात करते हुए हम शहरों में होने वाले प्रदूषण की ही बात करते हैं। नतीजा ये है कि ग्रामीण क्षेत्र के प्रदूषण को लेकर कोई नीति ही नहीं है। जबकि हालिया शोध के अनुसार प्रदूषण की स्थिति शहरों और गांवों में एक जैसी है।

मध्य प्रदेश के जबलपुर में स्थापित पहला वेस्ट टू एनर्जी प्लांट विवादों से घिरा हुआ है। इस प्लांट पर नियमों का पालन नही करने पर लाखों रुपए का जुर्माना लगाया जा चुका है। इसके बावजूद राज्य में 6 नए वेस्ट टू एनर्जी प्लांट खोलने की तैयारी की जा रही है।

Fly ash from the power plant is significantly impacting local farmers' health and livelihoods. The ash has reportedly damaged agricultural fields, contaminated nearby waterways, and forced many farmers to abandon their farms and work as laborers.

Stanford warns that wildfire smoke is 10 times more toxic than regular air pollution, containing harmful particles and toxins that penetrate deep into the body, causing long-term health damage. Protecting vulnerable populations is crucial

A report reveals that 82 cities allocated NCAP funds used less than 66% over 5 years, with Delhi spending under 40%. Despite efforts in road dust control, PM10 reduction remains minimal across several cities, highlighting concerns over fund utilisation.

Delhi's PM2.5 levels rose 3.4% in 2024 despite fewer stubble fires, signaling growing local pollution. Winter peaks surged 26%. CSE urges systemic action on vehicles, industries, and construction to regain lost air quality gains.

The media and policymakers have addressed air pollution with an urban gaze only. However recent studies and new facts answer the question of why India needs to address rural air pollution.