Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) takes stock of the prevailing smog situation, status of action in the National Capital Region (NCR) and directs priority measures

New Delhi November 10, 2012:

CSE welcomes Delhi High Court Judgment on Delhi BRT

Visionary judgment from the Delhi High Court upholds the principle of sustainable mobility

CSE warns Delhi: Do not dismiss winter smog as an act of God

Delhi is used to winter smogs. But this year’s haze has been particularly severe because pollution levels in the city have gone up manifold – PM10 has increased by 47 per cent between 2000 and 2011, while nitrogen dioxide has gone up by 57 per cent

CSE along with Jaipur Development Authority organised citizens' dialogue on air quality and mobility challenges in Jaipur

Jaipur’s air pollution has reached a ‘critical’ level, says latest CSE analysis Growing vehicle numbers and resultant congestion to blame

On World Environment Day, CSE warns Delhi's air pollution and congestion crisis will worsen this decade if urgent action is not taken

Nearly every day this summer, both particulate matter and ozone levels have exceeded standards. These pollutants can snuff life out of cities On top of that, carbon dioxide emissions from cars have added to the warming in and around the city

CSE demands public consultation on fuel economy standards for cars to guard against weak standards pushed by the car industry

Car industry is trying to maintain a near status quo until 2015 and then improve marginally in 2020. Any laxity can seriously jeopardize energy security and climate mitigation plans

CSE welcomes Delhi government's move to make diesel cars dearer

Decision will cut toxic risk from diesel cars and protect public health

Kolkata City Dialogue on Air Quality and Transportation Challenge: An Agenda For Action

A Briefing Note Serious concern over worsening air quality and traffic congestion in Kolkata Ongoing action must gather momentum, says CSE