Home To 35% Of “Dirtier & Richers” Cities, India Still Fossil-fuelled, China Pulls Ahead On Cleaner Urbanisation
TNN / May 18, 2026, 08:23 (IST)
A new study reveals India's cities are increasingly tied to pollution as they grow richer, unlike China and parts of the West. While 80% of global cities are becoming cleaner and richer, India shows a concerning trend of rising fossil fuel dependence. However, Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata offer hope for cleaner urban expansion.