Pakistan: Air pollution significantly affecting people's life expectancy

Aug 29, 2024

In addition to the current socio-political, economic, and security concerns, people in Pakistan continue to face threats from climate-related issues, including air pollution, Geo...

Air pollution shortens lifespan of Indians by 5.3 years: Report

Aug 30, 2023

Air pollution shortens an average Indian's life expectancy by 5.3 years, according to a report by the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute

NHRC issues notice to environment ministry on reports of 'air pollution impacting life expectancy'

Jun 25, 2022

New Delhi [India], June 25 : The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took a suo motu cognizance of media reports quoting an external survey...

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Human Rights Commission summons Chief Secretaries of 4 states on Nov 10

Nov 04, 2022

The NHRC issued the directives in consideration of a report and the material on record received from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and...

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Human Rights Commission summons Chief Secretaries of 4 states on Nov 10

Nov 04, 2022

The NHRC issued the directives in consideration of a report and the material on record received from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and...

Javadekar hopeful of new Air Quality Commission reducing pollution

Nov 11, 2020

New Delhi [India], November 11 : Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday expressed hope that the newly-constituted Commission for Air Quality would reduce...