Selected Tag: pollution
Selected Tag: pollution

Fuel Efficiency Norms Need Drastic Overhaul, Not Revised Coefficients

The CAFE norms controversy should draw in the public at large, and not just rival automobile makers

TK Arun

March 2, 2026 at 5:44 AM IST

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When Saving Mental Peace Costs Physical Health

To survive here, we stopped feeling. To heal, we must start again.

Kirti Tarang Pande

November 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM IST

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Why Air Pollution Fuels Crime and the Policy Lessons for India

Cleaner air could mean safer streets. Evidence shows rising pollution fuels crime, making air quality reform a powerful yet overlooked tool for India’s policymakers.

Amitrajeet A. Batabyal*

September 22, 2025 at 11:22 AM IST

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How Air Pollution Affects Mental Health

Air pollution doesn’t just harm lungs—it also clouds minds. New research links short-term spikes in PM2.5 to increased antidepressant use, especially among seniors.

Amitrajeet A. Batabyal*

June 7, 2025 at 10:33 AM IST

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