In 2 weeks, 15k vehicles without PUCC challaned
New Delhi: Delhi’s environment department has informed National Green Tribunal that it has issued 336 notices for open burning of waste, acted against 231 construction sites for violating dust norms and issued challans to 15,198 vehicles for not having pollution under control (PUC) certificates in the past two weeks. The environment department had filed an affidavit in the tribunal to inform it about the steps taken in Delhi to control pollution. The tribunal, which had in October taken suo motu cognizance of air pollution in Delhi-NCR, on Wednesday directed agencies concerned to file a comprehensive action taken report in a week. The matter will be heard in NGT on December 6. In its report dated November 29, the environment department informed the tribunal that a fine of Rs 3 lakh was imposed on 336 sites for open burning between November 8 and 22. However, the inspection teams did not find any illegal diesel-generator sets. tnn We also published the following articles recently Coal-based power plants aggravating air pollution in Delhi-NCR: ReportNon-compliance of coal power plants in Delhi-NCR with emission standards is contributing significantly to air pollution in the region. The study by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) focuses on particulate matter, nitrogen oxide, and sulphur dioxide emissions from the thermal power plants. Despite deadline extensions and revised categorizations, many plants are struggling to meet prescribed norms for emissions. The report highlights high suspended particulate matter emissions from three plants in the NCR. It also mentions that some plants have exceeded nitrogen oxide norms and reported high sulphur dioxide emissions.105515484 Coal-based power plants aggravating air pollution in Delhi-NCR: ReportNon-compliance of thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR with emission standards is contributing significantly to air pollution in the region. The study by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) found that these plants have struggled to meet the standards due to shifting compliance deadlines. Despite multiple deadline extensions and revised categorisations, many plants in the region are still failing to meet prescribed norms for emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxide, and sulphur dioxide. Specifically, three plants in the NCR are reporting high suspended particulate matter emissions, while four plants have exceeded the nitrogen oxide norms. Additionally, all coal power plants in the NCR have reported sulphur dioxide emissions exceeding the prescribed limits.105507352 Thermal plants behind nearly 8% of pollution in Delhi-NCR: StudyA study by the Centre for Science and Environment reveals that coal-based thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR are responsible for 8% of the pollution. The power plants are not complying with emission control norms, worsening air pollution. The report highlights the impact of extending timelines and relaxing emissions standards. There are 11 coal-based plants in a 300-km radius of Delhi-NCR. Only four plants are likely to meet the emission norms by the compliance deadline. Several plants have high suspended particulate matter and NOx emissions. Minor changes in operational parameters can improve compliance.
