Billions lost in India's deadly smog
Billions lost in India's deadly smog

Noxious smog smothering the plains of north India is not only choking the lungs of residents and killing millions, but also slowing the countrys economic growth. Indias capital New Delhi frequently ranks among the worlds most polluted cities. Each winter, vehicle and factory emissions couple...

Delhi declares air emergency, seeks Centre's approval for artificial rain
Delhi declares air emergency, seeks Centre's approval for artificial rain

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has written to the Central government, requesting Prime Minister Narendra Modis intervention to initiate artificial rain in the capital to tackle the deteriorating air quality. Addressing the media on Tuesday, Rai stated, Layers of smog have blanketed North...

Toxic smog forces CM to close schools in New Delhi
Toxic smog forces CM to close schools in New Delhi

Indias capital New Delhi switched schools to online classes on Monday until further notice because of worsening toxic smog, the latest effort to ease the extensive health crisis of the megacity. Levels of PM2.5 pollutants -- dangerous cancer-causing microparticles that enter the bloodstream...

Record smog sparks rage and concern in Pakistan
Record smog sparks rage and concern in Pakistan

On the streets of Pakistans second biggest city, smog stings eyes and burns throats. Inside homes, few people can afford air purifiers to limit the damage of toxic particles that seep through doors and windows. Lahore -- a city of 14 million people stuffed with factories on the border with India...