air quality management
Shocking Contrast: Air Quality Difference Between Delhi and Vienna Captured in Viral Plane Video
Nov 06, 2025 01:06 pm CST
A viral video shows the dramatic difference in air quality between Vienna, Austria and Delhi, India, highlighting Delhi's severe pollution crisis. The footage reveals Vienna's clear, green landscape contrasted with Delhi's thick yellowish smog. Recent data shows Delhi ranked as India's sixth most polluted city, with air pollution causing 15% of all deaths in 2023, despite ongoing mitigation efforts.
Delhi's Silent Killer: 1 in 7 Deaths Linked to Air Pollution in 2023, Study Reveals
Nov 04, 2025 09:38 pm CST
A comprehensive analysis of Global Burden of Disease data reveals that air pollution was responsible for 15% of all deaths in Delhi in 2023, making it the city's leading health risk. Despite government initiatives, pollution-related deaths have increased from 15,786 in 2018 to 17,188 in 2023, with experts calling for urgent action to address this year-round public health emergency rather than a seasonal environmental issue.
Delhi Air Quality Improves Yet Remains in "Poor" Category Despite GRAP Stage II Implementation
Oct 25, 2025 12:35 pm CST
Delhi's air quality has shown slight improvement but remains in the "poor" category with an AQI of 259, despite Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan being in effect. While some areas like RK Puram and Patparganj recorded "poor" air quality, Anand Vihar reached the "severe" category with an AQI of 412. The Delhi government is exploring cloud seeding as a potential solution to the persistent pollution crisis, with health experts warning about serious respiratory implications for vulnerable populations.
Bengaluru Launches Innovative Urban Sustainability Challenge: Transforming India's Silicon Valley Into a Model for Future Cities
Oct 15, 2025 11:40 pm CST
The Yes/Bengaluru Urban Innovation Challenge, launched by the World Economic Forum and UpLink, seeks to transform Bengaluru into a sustainable urban development model by supporting early-stage innovations in critical areas like air quality and water management. With 40% of India's population expected to live in cities by 2030, this initiative aims to develop scalable solutions that can be implemented across India and globally, leveraging Bengaluru's vibrant tech ecosystem and young, tech-savvy population.
Haryana Achieves 95% Reduction in Stubble Burning: A Model for Agricultural Waste Management
Oct 08, 2025 01:33 am CST
Haryana has implemented a comprehensive strategy that has reduced paddy crop residue burning by 95% compared to last year. With only 7 fire incidents reported versus 150 in the previous year, the state's approach combines 9,036 monitoring officers, extensive machinery deployment, partnerships with IOCL for ethanol production, and strict enforcement measures, establishing a new benchmark in sustainable agricultural waste management and air quality improvement.