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India’s Pathways to a Just Energy Transition
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
India’s battle against climate change and toward a just energy transition is saddled with myriad challenges.
How Delhi Can Breathe Cleaner Air
By Suresh Ramasubramanya Iyer
Better airshed management can tackle Delhi’s persistent air pollution.
India’s Environment-for-Economy Trade-off
By Kingshuk Bhattacharjee and Aryama Ghosh
India's latest move to loosen pollution regulations in the name of cutting red tape has climate activists concerned.
The Carbon Footprints of Indian Business Tycoon’s Head-Turning Wedding Display
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya
The marathon celebration over Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son Anant’s wedding could go down in history as one of the most expensive – in both cash and carbon.
What’s Inside Northern India’s Winter Smog?
By Vinayak Sinha and Abhishek Mishra
Reassessing agricultural practices, irrigation, handling of crop residue, and prevention of open fires could be a win-win for air quality and quality of life.
Masks are Back, Construction Banned and Schools Shut as Toxic Air Engulfs New Delhi
By Shonal Ganguly and Piyush Nagpal
In winter, the burning of crop residues in neighboring states coincides with cooler temperatures that trap hazardous smoke.
Delhi Battles Dangerous Levels of Air Pollution
By Ashok Sharma and Shonal Ganguly
The air quality index in the capital was over 470, considered "severe" and more than 10 times the global safety threshold.
Smog Chokes Indian Capital as Air Pollution Levels Soar
By Sheikh Saaliq
The New Delhi government has ordered the closing of all schools for a week and construction sites for four days beginning Monday.
Banning Fireworks on Diwali: A Window Into Money and Politics in India
By Prashant Waikar
What looks like an eminently sensible decision, given the extremely polluting effects of fireworks, has become a politically contentious issue.
In India, Polluted Air Spells Trouble for Virus Patients
By Associated Press
Air pollution in parts of New Delhi has climbed to levels around nine times what the World Health Organization considers safe.
Delhi's Dying Holy River
By Delhi Photo Expedition
The Yamuna River is more raw sewage than freshwater these days, and that's taking a heavy toll on local people.
The Taj Mahal: Monumental Neglect
By Neeta Lal
India's top court threatens to “shut down” India's most iconic monument unless action is taken to restore it.
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