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Topic: pollution

43 of 100 — India has most cities in the world vulnerable to environmental risks

Of the 100 most vulnerable cities, 99 are in Asia. Globally, 414 cities are at high risk from pollution, other environmental issues, says report by research firm Verisk Maplecroft.

The ‘super plant’ that can soak up pollution in our cities

Nine-in-10 people around the world live somewhere that has air quality below levels recommended by the World Health Organization.

Pollution from steel or inflation: China must choose between the two

China is pushing for steel output to drop from a record of more than 1 billion tons. But moves to squeeze steelmakers have fired up prices & policymakers are worried about inflation.

No, the filter from your air purifier can’t be recycled

To be effective against high pollution levels, purifiers need to run almost constantly and their filters need replacing every few months. Those components often wind up in a landfill.

Why India should join the race to net zero emissions

In curbing emissions, India has advantages. Most of the factories, vehicles & power plants its economy will need have yet to be built, so it can avoid locking in polluting tech.

22 of world’s 30 most polluted cities in India, Delhi tops capitals list, says report

Prepared by Swiss organisation IQAir, the report shows that Delhi's air quality improved by approximately 15% from 2019 to 2020, but is the world's 10th most polluted city.

NDTV compares vaccines, Zee News on mask pollution in seas, Times Now examines CBSE exams

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

A Norwegian startup wants to build affordable housing from 100% recycled plastic

In 2021, the first factory producing elements such as partitions for walls, ceilings and floors from recycled plastic will be built in Kenya.

Bursting firecrackers on Diwali isn’t the problem. Making it a national and moral issue is

Unimplementable orders, blanket bans on firecrackers and Delhi as a model doesn’t work before, after or during Diwali.

Delhi’s air quality deteriorates, several areas record ‘severe’ levels of pollution

Significant increase in stubble fire count was observed around Haryana, Punjab, and neighbouring regions which stood at 1,213 on Thursday.

On Camera

Is Indian skincare better than Korean, French, Japanese products?

Indian skin is pigmented, photoreactive, and prone to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Formulations must prioritise barrier support, gentle brightening, and photo protection.

At Charcha 2025: Local entrepreneurship, not just big IT, will drive next wave of distributed AI work

While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.

From a small Kangra village to Tejas cockpit: IAF fighter pilot Namansh Syal’s journey cut short

Wing Commander Namansh Syal is survived by his wife, their 6-year-old daughter and his mother. Back in his native village, relatives and neighbours wait for his remains for last rites.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.