Page 59 - Air Pollution

AQI around 70: This July, air in Delhi is the cleanest it has been in 6 yrs

In July, Delhi's air quality is generally cleaner, owing to the monsoons, but this year, patchy rainfall and other meteorological factors have helped in cleaning the air, say experts

Centre's air quality panel revamps plan to check air pollution in Delhi-NCR

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revamped the Graded Response Action Plan -- a set of anti-air pollution measures followed in Delhi and its vicinity according to the severity of the situation. The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), notified by the Ministry of Environment and Forests in 2017, comes into force mid-October when air pollution levels in the region start worsening. The review is part of a policy formulated by CAQM to abate the menace of air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The GRAP for the National Capital Region (NCR) has now been classified under four different stages of adverse air quality in Delhi: Stage I - 'Poor' (AQI 201-300); Stage II - 'Very Poor' (AQI 301-400); Stage III - 'Severe' (AQI 401-450); and Stage IV - 'Severe+' (AQI >450). The revised GRAP recommends a ban on coal and firewood, including in tandoors in hotels, restaurants, open eateries; and on diesel generator sets, except for emergent and essential services under Stage I. If the ...

Air pollution in 10 cities above CPCB limits in summer, shows data

Data from 10 cities across India has shown that monthly PM2.5 and PM10 levels during the summer months breached the annual CPCB safe limits of 40 micrograms per cubic metre

Centre dilutes penal rules in air, water pollution and eco protection laws

The dilution of penal provisions from three key laws - Environment Protection Act, 1986, Air Act, 1986 and Water Act, 1974 is based on suggestions received for decriminalisation of existing provisions

Delhi truck ban during winter may not affect essential supplies, prices

Traders hope vegetables, fruits and milk would be kept out of the ban

First year of lockdown won't change global air pollution, says study

During the first year of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world's economy slowed. Yet, the global annual average particulate pollution (PM2.5) was largely unchanged from 2019 levels

Delhi govt extends anti-open burning campaign till June-end: Gopal Rai

The decision was taken at a meeting to review the implementation of Delhi's summer action plan to fight air pollution.

Govt's plan to remove old cars from roads failing to woo owners: Survey

Some 57 per cent of 10,543 vehicle owners surveyed by LocalCircles say whether a car should be removed from service or not should depend on miles on the odometer rather than age

Can CNG vehicle owners expect relief after petrol and diesel rate cut?

Spiraling inflation has forced the govt to slash duties on petrol and diesel. But the prices of CNG have soared about 60% in past one year. Why's CNG on fire? Can CNG vehicle owners expect relief?

Delhi CM flags off 150 electric buses, urges people to take care of them

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday flagged off 150 electric buses and took a ride in one of them

Air pollution linked to deadly heart rhythm disorder, says new study

Exposure to high levels of air pollution is associated with a life-threatening heart condition, according to a study.

WEF 2022: From Lagos to DC, these activists are fighting air pollution

99% of people worldwide breathe air above the safe limits suggested by the World Health Organization

Pollution of all types kills 9 million people a year globally, finds study

Pollution of all types is responsible for 9 million deaths a year globally, says a new study. The death toll is attributed to dirty air from cars, trucks, and industry rising 55 per cent since 2000.

How villagers living near coal power plants lost health, water security

Fly ash from two thermal power plants in Nagpur has caused water insecurity in the city along with severe breathing problems and ailments. The ash has polluted the air and water of the nearby area

Cremation pollution: NGT asks states to explore electric, PNG crematorium

The National Green Tribunal has directed all states and union territories to switch over to environment friendly methods of cremation

Air pollution led to 100,000 premature deaths in India, finds study

The increase in the number of people dying prematurely from exposure to air pollution was highest in cities in South Asia.

WHO warns of severe air pollution, says UN health agency in a statement

WHO estimated that more than 13 million deaths worldwide each year are due to preventable environmental causes, including seven million deaths related to air pollution

High-level meeting on Delhi's air pollution on Monday, Rai to chair

He had said the government will plan a campaign against open burning of garbage and fires at landfill sites.

New Delhi world's most polluted capital city for 2nd consecutive year

New Delhi has been ranked the world's most polluted capital city for s second consecutive year followed by Dhaka (Bangladesh), N'Djamena (Chad), Dushanbe (Tajikistan) and Muscat (Oman)

Bihar, Delhi-NCR top pollution charts, air quality major crisis: CSE

The particulate pollution spiked and stayed elevated with varying intensity across all regions during the winter of 2021-22