Pollution

New Delhi chokes as pollution levels hit the worst this year

NEW DELHI: Pollution levels in New Delhi have hit their worst this year in the… Read More

Paris region to launch world’s biggest fleet of electric bicycles

PARIS: The Paris region plans to launch a large fleet of electric bicycles in a… Read More

Indian capital under cloud of smog as pollution level jumps

NEW DELHI: Air quality in India’s haze-hit north, including the capital, New Delhi, deteriorated sharply… Read More

Govt vows to make Pakistan ‘pollution free’

ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam Khan has said… Read More

Trump administration moves to relax coal pollution rules

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday announced a plan to weaken regulations on US… Read More

Plastic is light, versatile and here to stay — for now

PARIS: Because of their role in global pollution, plastics are hugely controversial. But the resilient,… Read More

This ‘smart’ flowerpot is a ‘natural’ air purifier

The World Health Organisation has listed indoor pollution as one of the most dangerous threats… Read More

Pollution turns India’s white marble Taj Mahal yellow and green

AGRA, India: India’s white-marble Taj Mahal is turning yellow and green as the 17th century… Read More

Why the Taj Mahal is turning green and brown?

NEW DELHI: Taj Mahal listed as one of the wonders of the world is turning… Read More

Prominent US lawyer dies after setting himself on fire in protest against pollution

WASHINGTON: A prominent American lawyer has died after setting himself on fire at a New… Read More

UK plans to eliminate avoidable plastic waste by 2042

LONDON: Britain plans to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste within 25 years, Prime Minister Theresa… Read More

India scent Test victory as pollution makes bowlers vomit

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka coach Nic Pothas praised his team's perseverence Tuesday against a formidable… Read More

Pollution spikes in Delhi amid warnings no relief in sight

NEW DELHI: Air pollution in New Delhi worsened again Sunday and officials warned of little… Read More

Smog continues to rule over Punjab, disturbs normal life

LAHORE: Punjab continues to be engulfed in foggy conditions resulting in poor visibility causing problems… Read More

Pollution killed nine million people in 2015: report

PARIS: Pollution claimed the lives of nine million people in 2015, one in every six… Read More

Oxford to become first UK city to ban petrol and diesel cars from center

LONDON: The university city of Oxford has unveiled plans to ban petrol and diesel cars… Read More

Kenya bans plastic bags in bid to fight pollution

NAIROBI: A ban on plastic bags came into force in Kenya on Monday in a… Read More

Planet marks new highs for heat, pollutants, sea level in 2016: report

WASHINGTON: The Earth set a series of dire records in 2016, including hottest year in… Read More

Britain decides to ban new petrol and diesel cars from 2040

LONDON: Britain will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel-powered cars from 2040 as… Read More

Dying “Mother Ganges”: holy river succumbs to pollution

NEW DELHI: India's holy Ganges begins as a crystal clear river high in the icy… Read More