Air quality in Delhi in poor category: CPCB
NEW DELHI: The air quality in the national capital was recorded in the 'poor' category on Tuesday, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said. However, the Centre-run System of Air Quality and
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Heavy rain to sweep across Delhi today, air quality to dip further
Cold wave coupled with heavy rain and hailstorm are likely to sweep across Delhi on Monday evening, a private weather forecasting agency said. "Due to the presence of one after another active Western
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Sand particles in Bengaluru air one of big polluting agents
BENGALURU: Bengaluru doesn’t have a beach or desert nearby. Yet, sand constitutes most of the road dust, contributing prominently to air pollution in the city. An analysis of road dust samples collected
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Mumbai surpasses New Delhi in air pollution
These fine dust particles can easily enter the lungs causing health and breathing issues. Mumbai: While the national capital has earned the infamous title of being the most polluted city, Mumbai is
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India, Germany collaborate to combat air pollution at 3rd environment forum
The Centre on Wednesday collaborated with the German government to combat air pollution and exchanged a joint declaration for the implementation of India's National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). The declaration
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Pollution and city competitiveness: a descriptive analysis
As cities grow, the negative effects of congestion start to play their part, often affecting the cities' ability to become and remain competitive. Although many studies have focused on these negative effects,
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding installation of vapor recovery devices at fuel stations, Delhi, 14/02/2019
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M/S Indian Oil Corporation Limited Vs Aditya N Prasad & Others dated 14/02/2018 regarding installation of vapor recovery devices at fuel stations,
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal mining in coal blocks, Raigarh, Chhattisgarh, 14/02/2019
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dukalu Ram & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 14/02/2019. The issue for consideration is illegal mining in Coal Blocks of Gare Palma
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Former SC judge releases environment think-tank CSE's annual report
The Delhi-based environment think-tank, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), has released its annual State of India's Environment report covering a wide range of subjects including water and sanitation,
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Over past decade, toxicity of Bengaluru air worsened 46%
NIMLI (RAJASTHAN): Toxicity level in Bengaluru’s air is increasing at an alarming rate. A recent analysis of air quality data from the city shows that its PM10 level has gone up by 46% in the past 10 years.
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Delhi to take cue from West to fight its bad air
The best-case studies from cities like New York, London and Beijing will be replicated in Delhi and 101 other highly-polluted cities identified under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). An MoU to
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Northern China pollution rises by 16% in January
SHANGHAI: Air pollution in 39 major northern Chinese cities rose 16 percent on the year in January, official data showed, with surging industrial activity making it increasingly unlikely they will meet
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Air pollution deaths among highest in Bengal: Study
Nimli (Rajasthan): Bengal has the highest air pollution-related deaths among states in the mid socio-demographic index (SDI) segment, according to a report published by Centre for Science & Environment
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How UK cleaned its air, and what Delhi can learn
NEW DELHI: A “moderate” day in Delhi is an “emergency” in London. And the UK is still looking to clean up its air even further. Professor Frank Kelly, chair in environmental health at King’s College London,
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Asthma support group to combat air pollution
GURUGRAM: Doctors, environmentalists and those struck by asthma came together on Saturday and formed a group that will not only support asthma patients but also work as a pressure group to combat air pollution.
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Air quality turns ‘poor’ due to slow wind speed in Gurugram
GURUGRAM: After three days of ‘moderate’ air quality, Gurugram Sunday recorded the air quality index (AQI) at ‘poor’ level owing to partly cloudy sky. According to Sameer app, the city reported AQI
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Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Premature deaths due to air pollution, 11/02/2019
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Premature deaths due to air pollution, 11/02/2019. CPCB has identified 102 non-attainment cities, violating National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), based on an
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Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Worsening air quality in cities, 11/02/2019
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Worsening air quality in cities, 11/02/2019. )Ambient air quality is monitored at 731 locations covering 312 cities/towns in 29 States and 6 Union Territories across the
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding expansion of of Oriana Residential Project, village Bandra, Bandra East, Mumbai, 11/02/2019
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Anil Tharthare Vs The Secretary, Envt. Dept. Govt. of Maharashtra & Others dated 11/02/2019 regarding expansion of of ‘Oriana Residential
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Question raised in Lok Sabha on Air Pollution Levels, 08/02/2019
Question raised in Lok Sabha on Air Pollution Levels, 08/02/2019. The ambient air quality monitoring with respect to PM2.5 was initiated in 2014 under NAMP. The ambient air quality data for different cities