Vehicular Pollution
Diesel: when bad policy makes for toxic hell
Just consider. Every time petrol prices are raised, oil companies end up losing more money. Simply because the price differential between petrol and diesel increases further, and people gravitate towards diesel vehicles. More the use of diesel, more the oil companies bleed. Worse, we all bleed because diesel vehicles add to toxic pollution in our cities, which, in turn, adds to ill health and treatment costs.
Parking that can’t be found
Khan Market in boulevard Delhi is said to be the most expensive real estate in India, maybe even in the world. But in this richest shopping destination, buyers do not want to pay for parking their vehicles.
City action -- Hyderabad: CSE conducts city dialogue on air quality and transportation challenges, proposes agenda for action
Hyderabad, October 7, 2010: In 2003, Hyderabad started taking steps to contain its air pollution. As a result, PM 10 levels dipped from 72 microgramme per cubic metre (mg/cum) to 66 mg/cum.
City Action: Citizens Report on Air Quality and Urban Mobility, Kanpur
The Centre for Science and Environment releases an in-depth report on the city of Kanpur as part of its ongoing initiative to build city action on clean air and mobility.
Hyderabad City Dialogue on Air Quality and Transportation Challenge: An Agenda for Action
Organised by:
Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board and Centre for Science and Environment October 07, 2010
APPCB Auditorium, Paryavaran Bhavan, A-3, Industrial Estate, Sanatnagar, Hyderabad
City Action: Citizens Report on Air Quality and Urban Mobility, Kanpur
The Centre for Science and Environment releases an in-depth report on the city of Kanpur as part of its ongoing initiative to build city action on clean air and mobility.
Hyderabad City Dialogue on Air Quality and Transportation Challenge: An Agenda for Action
Organised by:
Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board and Centre for Science and Environment October 07, 2010
APPCB Auditorium, Paryavaran Bhavan, A-3, Industrial Estate, Sanatnagar, Hyderabad
Hyderabad City Dialogue on Air Quality and Transportation Challenge: An Agenda for Action
Hyderabad, October 07, 2010
Learning from Lahore
Sometimes beginning late can be an opportunity – more advantageous then even the beginners’ advantage. If a city has done nothing so far to clean up, and begins now, it is easier to steer clear of the gaffes and the clangers of the early birds.
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