Marine geoengineering - not a quick fix for climate crisis
Part one of a three-part introductory series on the science of geoengineering that is being portrayed as a technological fix to counteract the pernicious effects of climate crisis.
Niraj Bhatt, Researcher
Trends and insights from air quality monitoring in Chennai and Cuddalore
Air quality monitoring is the essential first step to curbing air pollution. With this in mind, CAG has been recording and studying this crucial data.
Ozone Pollution and its Impact on Climate and Health
Ground level ozone is a major air pollutant and is known to negatively impact human health and agricultural output. This blog delves into the details of ozone pollution and its impact on climate and health.
Strategies for control and reduction of ozone pollution
In this last part of a two-part article, we explore solutions for control and reduction of ground-level ozone, which is dependent on reduction in ozone precursors like NOX, CH4, CO and VOCs across sectors.
What in Air is Killing You? A Sectoral Analysis Offers Clues
Ambient air pollution is a major global threat to health and wellbeing of global population. This blog delves into the contribution of different sectors to the pollutants in the air we breathe.
Ozone pollution and its impact on climate and health
In our last issue, we looked at how different sectors contribute to pollutants in the air we breathe, of which ozone is one of the major pollutants. This article explores properties of ozone that make it a pollutant on Earth's surface and the impacts of ground level ozone on climate and health.
A Critique of National Clean Air Programme
In January 2019, India had her first ever national programme launched to ameliorate air pollution crisis. The NCAP document leaves one slightly disappointed at the opportunity lost to have a significant and timely impact on abating air pollution in India.
What in Air is Killing You? A Sectoral Analysis Offers Clues
Ambient air pollution is a major global threat to health and wellbeing of global population. This blog delves into the contribution of different sectors to the pollutants in the air we breathe.
Coal at COP24 - Key Decisions and Failures
COP24, touted as the most important climate conference since the 2015 Paris meeting (COP21), was held in the coal mining city of Katowice, Poland from December 2 to 15, 2018. The event saw muted ambition by member nations to combat climate change and failure to divorce coal.
A Critique of National Clean Air Programme
In January 2019, India had her first ever national programme launched to ameliorate air pollution crisis. The NCAP document leaves one slightly disappointed at the opportunity lost to have a significant and timely impact on abating air pollution in India.