Training Programmes on Bus transport: Operations and maintenance strategies and Reinventing on-road vehicle emissions inspection and compliance regime
Dates: October 19-22, 2021 andOctober 20-23, 2021
Dates: October 19-22, 2021 andOctober 20-23, 2021
September 4-5, 2018 India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road, New Delhi Transportation – mainly urban transportation -- accounts for 26 per cent of global carbon emissions. It is the only sector where carbon emissions continue to grow, adding to the climate change burden.
About the policy brief: "The issue of crop reside burning has in recent years been identified as one of the leading factors affecting the air quality of Delhi & NCR. Not just this, it has also been affecting the health of those exposed directly to such crop fires and also to those in urban areas surrounding the site of these fires.
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
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)
July 4, 2016
Date: April 19 - 20, 2016 Time: 9:00 - 6:00 pm Venue: Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi
Venue: Conference room, Lytton Hotel, 14 & 14/1, Sudder Street (near Indian Museum), Kolkata Date: January 30, 2016 (Saturday) Time: 9.30 am – 2.00 pm
January 21, 2016 1. Overall pollution level this winter is higher than last winter. This demands emergency action This winter has witnessed extremely high level of pollution. Typical winter conditions -- cold temperature, lower mixing height of air, calm and no-wind conditions trap air and pollution. As a result, pollution builds up very quickly and peaks. This is why winter months require tougher emergency action to reduce pollution. Weather is an important constraint in pollution management. Read more (pdf)
Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority for NCR January 8, 2016 Overall pollution level this winter is higher than last winter. This demands emergency action This winter has witnessed extremely high level of pollution. Typical winter conditions -- cold temperature, lower mixing height of air, calm and no-wind conditions trap air and pollution. As a result, pollution builds up very quickly and peaks. This is why winter months require tougher emergency action to reduce pollution. Weather is an important constraint in pollution management. Read more...
Dear Friend, Cities in India are paying a heavy price for development. An increase in the use of private transport is a key factor for deteriorating air quality in several Indian cities. How is Bengaluru faring, and what does the data on other Karanataka cities show?