Through the thick air
This Diwali, PM 10 and PM 2.5 reached eight times the safe limit. Its not the first time and it won't be the last. Burning of crop stubble, road dust and vehicular emissions are main culprits
This Diwali, PM 10 and PM 2.5 reached eight times the safe limit. Its not the first time and it won't be the last. Burning of crop stubble, road dust and vehicular emissions are main culprits
This Diwali, PM 10 and PM 2.5 reached eight times the safe limit. Its not the first time and it won't be the last. Burning of crop stubble, road dust and vehicular emissions are main culprits
In 2016, Delhi experienced one of its worst Diwali smog episodes in many years. Several factors converged to create the dirty haze that enveloped the capital region with the onset of winter.
With national ambient air quality standards in place, it is important to set up the air quality monitoring grid to generate air quality data ona routine basis.
‘Hawa Badlo’ allows people in NCR to report on incidences of air pollution such as garbage burning and sends these to officials who will then take action. This is in compliance with directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court on air pollution control
This quick assessment has been carried out by Centre for Science and Environment to as certain how switching from biomass-based solid fuels to cleaner liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking of mid day meals in anganwadis (day care centres that facilitate informal learning under supervision) in Biharcan help reduce exposure of children to toxic air.
A joint initiative of Centre for Science and Environment, India and National Environment Management Authority, Kenya Nairobi, August 24 – 25, 2016 (9.30 am – 5.00 pm)
A joint initiative of Centre for Science and Environment, India and National Environment Management Authority, Kenya Nairobi, August 24 – 25, 2016 (9.30 am – 5.00 pm)
COP22 was supposed to be Action COP meant to flesh out the finer details of the Paris Agreement
Date: October 26 (Wednesday) Venue: Mercure Hyderabad KCP, #6-3-551, Somajiguda, Hyderabad Time: 9.30 am – 4.00 pm
Super severe level of choking pollution persisting for seven consecutive days – this requires immediate intervention
Health emergency as pollution peaks after Diwali
This year Diwali pollution is not only worse but also more toxic as maximum levels of several gases and particles have gone up from last year
Official forecast says pollution level during Diwali will hit severe levels as wind will drop. This leaves no room for poisonous fumes and toxins from crackers – Chinese or Indian.
The order further states that the application from the Amicus Curiae on enhanced ECC for all diesel cars will be taken up and decided subsequently. CSE urges that this be expedited quickly