Page 18 - Air Pollution

Delhi's air quality very poor, likely to improve over next two days

The city''s air quality index (AQI) was 394 at 9 am. The 24-hour average was 404 on Saturday, which falls in the severe category

All you need to know about National Pollution Control Day

National Pollution Prevention Day is observed on 2nd December in India every year

NGT directs complete ban on sale, use of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR

'There will be a total ban on the sale and use of all kinds of firecrackers during Covid-19 pandemic in the NCR'

Stubble burning rose by over 20% this year: Air quality commission official

Stubble burning incidents saw a steep rise of more than 20 per cent this year in comparison to the last two years, a factor which plays a significant role in spiking pollution levels in the Delhi-NCR

Optimism on renewables

India will need increased effort to meet the targets

Delhi Pollution: Over 7 mn litres water sprinkled at 13 hotspots in 36 days

The drive began on October 17 following orders from the Delhi government

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The UK government has just published a ten-point plan for getting to net zero emissions, while the election of Joe Biden heralds a welcome change in the direction of US climate policy

AQI 'very poor' in Gr Noida, Ghaziabad, 'poor' in Gurgaon, Faridabad

The air quality deteriorated to reach "very poor" levels in Ghaziabad and Greater Noida, while it stayed in the "poor" category in Noida, Faridabad and Gurgaon in the National Capital Region

Delhi's air quality deteriorates to 'poor', no significant change likely

Delhi's air quality deteriorated marginally and was recorded in the "poor" category as a change in the wind direction increased the share of stubble burning in the city's pollution slightly.

Light rain, winds bring pollution levels 'significantly' down in Delhi-NCR

Light rain and favourable wind speed brought pollution levels down significantly in Delhi and its suburbs, while weather experts said the air quality is likely to improve further

Firecrackers ban fails: Police blame delayed ban, opposition from people

A delayed ban on firecrackers in Delhi and non-cooperation from Diwali revellers in complying with the curbs stymied efforts to stop further deterioration of air quality, top police officials said

Many places in Haryana report air quality in 'severe' category

Many places in Haryana on Sunday reported air quality in the 'severe' category while it was 'very poor' in some towns of Punjab, according to government agencies

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Air quality dips to 'severe' in Noida, Ghaziabad, 'very poor' in Gurgaon

The air quality in Ghaziabad and Noida deteriorated to 'severe' and remained "very poor" in Greater Noida, Faridabad and Gurgaon of the NCR on Saturday

Delhi's air quality to turn 'severe' by night as people defy fireworks ban

For the last five Diwali nights, the bursting of firecrackers had sent the air quality to the emergency levels

Pollution levels dip in Delhi, air quality remains in 'very poor' category

The city recorded an air quality index (AQI) of 315 at 9 am. The 24-hour average AQI was 344 on Wednesday and 476 on Tuesday

As govt sets up a new air pollution commission, is it too little, too late?

The move faces criticism for being too Delhi-NCR centric and an attempt to usurp rights of state governments

AQI deteriorates to 'very poor' in Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, Gurgaon

The air quality deteriorated slightly but stayed in 'very poor' category in Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Gurgaon in the National Capital Region (NCR) on Friday

Thick smog blankets Delhi as Covid-19 gets new ally in air pollution

New Delhi's air quality was running at levels considered hazardous for three consecutive days earlier this week

We are open to a coal regulator, says Coal Minister Pralhad Joshi

In an interview with Shreya Jai & Jyoti Mukul, Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi argues why coal production cannot be sacrificed at the altar of environment