In October 2016, I had a curious experience about the attitude of Indians towards environment, religion and festivals. Playing at a local park on the evening of Dussehra, a group of 5 kids, the eldest not more than 9 years old, came rushing into the park. They were […]
The 2018 Environmental Protection Index is one of the most recent matrices to rank countries according to their environmental performance. This data-driven, empirical approach allows us to better understand the progress a country is making and the areas of the environment and health that the governments need to […]
For the last three years, the months of October and November see extensive coverage of how bad the air in Delhi is. Winters in the capital are a time of excruciating discomfort and irritation in various forms; delayed flights, extreme traffic, low visibility, inability to breathe and irritation […]
In light of recent alarming trends in air quality of India, I felt that it is a good idea to revisit one of the most important environmental legislation to have come into effect in India, and to see what the government had in mind when it came out […]
The pollution crisis continues to be big problem in New Delhi. The focus has shifted slightly after the government released a bombshell announcement to curb black money, but we shouldn’t forget our air quite so easily. Even though the pollution levels outside are ridiculously high, you can control […]
The social media is abound with articles and posts on the extent of pollution, the reasons for it and the dangers it is causing. The public pressure is mounting and it is not going to be long before the governments at the state and national level are forced […]
In the latest news from Delhi’s crazy haze, schools have decided to close for the next three days because of the unbearable smog. The situation remains critical, with many people complaining of burning eyes and retching tastes when they step outside. Kids can celebrate their extra holidays by […]
