Page 16 - Air Pollution

Coal plants fail on pollution norms, may cost 4,800 lives every year: Study

Research by independent group warns against rise in respiratory diseases and economic loss if air pollution increases.

Delhi's air quality improves to 'poor' category; AQI drops to 280

The air quality in Delhi improved to the 'poor' from 'very poor' category on Saturday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 280

As many as 22 of world's 30 most polluted cities are in India: Report

Delhi was ranked as the most polluted capital city globally, a new report said

After a clean air spell, Delhi's AQI plunges into 'poor category'

The overall air quality index (AQI) was 280, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) on Friday

Delhi's air quality improves to 'poor' category, AQI drops to 211

The air quality of the national capital has improved to the 'poor' category with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 211 on the morning on Saturday, said SAFAR

Delhi's air quality slides to 'very poor' category, AQI registered at 303

An AQI between 0-50 is considered good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor and 401-500 is marked as severe or hazardous

Air quality very poor in Delhi, minimum temperature settles above normal

The minimum temperature in the national capital settled one notch above the normal at 11.6 degrees Celsius

Air slips to 'severe' levels in Ghaziabad, 'very poor' in Noida

The average air quality slipped to reach severe levels in Ghaziabad while it was recorded as very poor in Noida, Greater Noida, Gurgaon and Faridabad

Air pollution kills 64,000 people a year in England: Parliamentary report

Warning of air pollution's deadliness and its disproportionate impact on disadvantaged communities, members of the committee reaffirmed that improving air quality should be at the core

'Very poor' AQI, dense fog continues over Delhi, visibility affected

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported similar conditions over other parts of North India

Govt's vehicle scrapping policy may be hobbled by lack of strong incentives

Automakers are counting on the plan to boost sales, which have been smashed by a widespread fall in demand

Delhi AQI improves to 'moderate' category, likely to deteriorate

The air quality of the national capital improved to the 'moderate' category on Sunday as the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 159.According to the System of Air Quality & Weather Forecasting & Research (SAFAR), the concentration of PM 10 particles stood at 149 while PM 2.5 at 78.AQI between 0-50 is marked good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101- 200 is moderate, 201- 300 is poor, 301-400 is very poor and 401-500 is considered severe.Most Influencing factor forecasted to deteriorate AQI of Delhi includes stubble burning, mixing layer height, local wind speed, and external dust impact.Surface winds were high and West-Southwesterly direction. They are forecasted to stay high for the next two days.AQI is likely to marginally deteriorate and in the Moderate to Poor category for Monday as the concentration of PM 10 particles is forecasted to be at 187 while of PM 2.5 at 97. Poor to the lower end of Very Poor AQI is forecasted 8th and 9th February.

After a month, AQI 'satisfactory' in Ghaziabad, 'moderate' in Noida

The air quality in Ghaziabad reached satisfactory level while it was recorded as moderate in Noida, Greater Noida, Faridabad and Gurgaon following a spell of mild rain in NCR

Experts 'disappointed' over reduction in allocation to environment ministry

The Rs 230-crore reduction in the budgetary allocation to the environment ministry has drawn flak from environmentalists who say it may slow down or completely halt green initiatives

Env ministry's outlay falls; vehicle scrapping policy to fight pollution

The Centre on Monday earmarked a separate Rs 2,217 crore for 42 urban centres to tackle air pollution

Air quality 'very poor' in Ghaziabad, Noida, Gurgaon and Faridabad

The air quality was recorded in the "very poor" category in Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurgaon and Faridabad, according to data issued by a government agency on Sunday.

Delhi's air quality continues to remain in very poor category, fog remains

An AQI between 0-50 is marked good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101- 200 is moderate, 201- 300 is poor, 301-400 is very poor and 401-500 is considered severe

Combating climate change

US must ensure that developed world does its bit

Plastic burning a key reason behind poor visibility in Delhi: IIT study

Chloride-rich particles resulting from plastic burning may be primarily responsible for haze and fog formation, the study said

Beijing's PM 2.5 density drops 53%, CO2 emissions down 23% in 5 yrs

The improved air quality marked a step closer to meeting the level-2 national standard for PM2.5 control, which is 35 micrograms per cubic meter