Diwali pollution
Delhi Air Pollution After Diwali: Smog Affects Health
NEW DELHI: As Delhi’s air quality plunges to alarming levels after Diwali celebrations, residents are once again battling the choking aftermath of smoke, dust,…
Why India Won’t Ban the Firecracker Industry?
Each year, air pollution in India spikes during Diwali. Cities like Delhi, Lucknow, and Patna often report “severe” air quality…
Delhi Post-Diwali Air Pollution Worst in 5 Years Despite Green Crackers
Despite the promotion of so-called ‘green’ crackers, Delhi’s post-Diwali air pollution has reached its worst level in five years. The capital woke up…
Green Crackers: Less Harmful, But Not Completely Safe
As Diwali approaches, markets across India are buzzing with a new wave of eco-friendly firecrackers popularly known as “green crackers.”…