Despite grand spending plans, air quality remains grim in India in 2021
Devastated by the pandemic the world was double-masked this year. A Lancet study established that…
Air Pollution
Delhi-NCR air pollution: SC seeks ‘permanent solution’, Centre decriminalises stubble burning
The Supreme Court has asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to invite proposals…
Delhi-NCR’s winter electricity supply can be met without non-compliant power plants: Study
Plants with SO2 controls should be operated at maximum capacity to avoid using power plants…
Pave streets, enforce stubble burning ban to reduce air pollution: House panel
According to a Parliamentary panel report tabled in Rajya Sabha, air pollution mitigation efforts in…
Despite subsidy, machines to tackle crop residue remain unaffordable for Punjab farmers
Despite state subsidy of millions of rupees and offers of crop residue management machines, Punjab…
Govt plans to sell small LPG cylinders at ration shops
In a move that may provide cheaper access to cleaner cooking fuel, the Centre plans…
India to set new air quality standards using Lockdown data as baseline
The air quality data from last year’s Covid-19 lockdown will be the baseline as India…
GHG emissions on the rebound across G20: Climate Transparency Report
Emissions in China, India projected to exceed 2019 levels, says report released this week This…
WHO releases revised air quality standards pushing countries to tighten norms
The World Health Organisation (WHO) released revised and more stringent global Air Quality guidelines. In…
WHO revises AQ standards: Experts say India must tighten own limits swiftly and strictly
Limits have been reduced to less than half for six key pollutants; new guidelines clear…