Death by pollution: Delhi’s fight for clean air The night before the biggest exam of his life, Sarthak Jain couldn’t breathe. His limbs were listless, his breathing labored. Jain’s parents, both trained doctors, recognized the signs of a severe asthma attack. They put the 18-year-old in the family car and raced to a nearby hospital. Doctors determined that Jain was ... Read More »
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Indian Railways trials solar-powered trains to help cut pollution
Indian Railways trials solar-powered trains to help cut pollution Indian Railways is soon going to materialise its ambitious plan of harnessing solar energy to run trains. The prototype of the solar power-enabled coach is undergoing trials, and soon the entire train will be fitted with solar panels, officials said. They said that while solar power will significantly bring down diesel ... Read More »