The analysis, by the Centre for Science and Environment, showed that in those seven days, Delhi received nearly 118.4 millimetres of rainfall —143% more than the average. Such a heavy spell can produce around 87,000 million litres of water, the analysis showed.
NEW DELHI: Even with just three “good” air days, August has been the cleanest month in terms of air quality since Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has launched Air Quality Index (AQI) in April 2015.
Under Coal Bearing Areas Act, Centre will acquire land and then give it on lease to miners; SBI raises concerns on offtake, demand of coal from commercial mines Coal ministry officials said while renewable energy needs to be pushed,
In fact, as per the data, till August 23, available with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), this month has had only ‘satisfactory’ and ‘good’ air days, as per the air quality index (AQI).
Despite lockdown and heavy rains, the city has so far seen only one day of air quality that could be categorised as ‘good’ on the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) air quality index (AQI) bulletin. The city, which is experiencing its best air quality of the year in the month of August, with the AQI oscillating within ‘satisfactory’ level, saw its first ‘good’ category AQI on Saturday, due to consistent rains during the evening hours. However the air quality deteriorated again on Sunday.
Swachh Survekshan 2020: Every year, cities and towns across India are awarded the title of “Swachh Cities”’ on the basis of their cleanliness and sanitation drives as a part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) that was launched in 2014.
New Delhi: The poor performance of Delhi’s three municipal corporations in the 2020 Swachh Survekshan is a wake-up call for a “fundamental shift” in the way sanitation is being handled in the city, feel waste management experts and former municipal commissioners. Some of them pointed out that over three years have elapsed since the new solid waste
City’s rank improves from last year’s 20, thanks to it doubling its score in the certifications parameter.
The study said that it can even be used as an alternative to antibiotics by clinicians who wish to offer treatment for upper respiratory tract infections.
A REPORT said: ‘Siberia, the proverbial coldest place, […] is experiencing record warm temperatures, melting sea ice, and massive wildfires — changes to the environment that even the scientists most urgently tracking the climate crisis didn’t expect to see for another several decades.’ (Bridget Read, ‘The Arctic is on fire, and we should all be terrified’, The Cut, July 6, 2020)
Paramilitary force CRPF will adopt environment friendly technologies to run its various activities and establishments, force chief A P Maheshwari said on Wednesday.
The country's largest Central Armed Police Force has also joined hands with the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) for developing green campuses.
केंद्रीय रिजर्व पुलिस बल (सीआरपीएफ) प्रमुख ए पी माहेश्वरी ने बुधवार को कहा कि अर्धसैनिक बल अपनी विभिन्न गतिविधियां और प्रतिष्ठानों को संचालित करने के लिए पर्यावरण अनुकूल प्रौद्योगिकी अपनाएगा। देश के सबसे बड़े केंद्रीय सशस्त्र पुलिस बल (सीएपीएफ) ने साथ ही हरित परिसर विकसित करने के लिए सेंटर फॉर साइंस एंड एनवायरनमेंट (सीएसई) के साथ हाथ मिलाया है। सीएसई महानिदेशक सुनीता नारायण ने यहां बल के मुख्यालय का दौरा किया और बुधवार को ‘पौधारोपण और जल संरक्षण’ विषय पर एक वेबिनार सत्र में सीआरपीएफ कर्मियों को संबोधित किया।
A report said: “Siberia, the proverbial coldest place, […] is experiencing record warm temperatures, melting sea ice, and massive wildfires — changes to the environment that even the scientists most urgently tracking the climate crisis didn’t expect to see for another several decades.” (Bridget Read, “The Arctic is on fire, and we should all be terrified”, The Cut, July 6, 2020)
A study conducted by the Centre for Science and Environment has raised serious questions about the rationale behind the central government’s move to auction more coal blocks. On June 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that 41 new coal blocks would be opened for auction to the private sector.