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Over 30% deaths in ’18 caused by fossil fuels: Study
By Soumya Pillai, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 10, 2021 03:11 AM IST
The study, which has been published in Environmental Research, a peer-reviewed journal, states that more than 8 million people are killed each year by air pollution from burning fossil fuels like coal and diesel.
How commuters are exposed to pollution
By Soumya Pillai, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON FEB 05, 2021 01:48 AM IST
The study revealed that people who travelled in the open air - those who took autorickshaws and pedestrians - were the most exposed to pollution.
China’s Covid comeback is bad news for climate as emissions rise
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON FEB 03, 2021 02:41 PM IST
The emissions comeback underscores the challenge China and the rest of the world face as they balance economic revival and long-term climate goals.
Action on old vehicles, traffic congestion in Delhi's plan against air pollution
By Abraham Thomas, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 02, 2021 11:15 PM IST
- It was strongly reiterated that overaged petrol/diesel vehicles more than 15/10 years of age must not be allowed to ply in NCR.
₹2,217-cr fund to aid pollution fight in cities
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
UPDATED ON FEB 02, 2021 09:45 AM IST
The clean air programme is planned for 42 cities with each having a population of more than a million people. This fund is not part of the allocation to the environment ministry.
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Photos: Delhi’s air improves after hitting “severe” for the sixth time this year
PUBLISHED ON JAN 20, 2021 06:02 PM IST
‘No Car Sunday’ organised in Connaught Place
By Soumya Pillai, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 18, 2021 03:00 AM IST
The campaign called, ‘No Car Sunday’, which was first started by a group of teenage environment activists as a local initiative to discourage neighbours from using their cars for one day of the week to help reduce vehicular emissions in the national capital.
Delhi’s air improves, mercury set to rise this week
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 18, 2021 02:43 AM IST
“Better wind speed has helped improve dispersion. Air quality is likely to stay in the ‘very poor’ category for the next two days. Further improvement is expected on January 20, when the AQI will come down to the lower end of ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’ category,” the Safar forecast read.
Greenhouse gas, pollution cause regional impacts on extreme fire weather: Study
PTI, Los Angeles
UPDATED ON JAN 17, 2021 01:12 PM IST
Greenhouse gas, air pollution cause distinct regional impacts on extreme fire weather: Study
In 1 day, giant lung billboard at Kharghar starts to turn black due to pollution
By HT Correspondent, Mumbai
UPDATED ON JAN 17, 2021 11:26 AM IST
- This comes four weeks after a study found that air pollution levels on the outskirts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) along the Kharghar-Panvel-Taloja belt are above safe limits.
3,000 tractors at farmers’ march
By Fareeha Iftikhar | Hindustan Times, New Delhi, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 08, 2021 02:14 AM IST
In Nuh district of Haryana, some farmers alleged that they were prevented from joining the rally. The protesters, along with local residents.
Here’s how air pollution is linked to increased risk of pregnancy loss in India
By Press Trust of India | Posted by: Alfea Jamal | New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 07, 2021 06:33 PM IST
Researchers found that an estimated 349,681 pregnancy losses per year in south Asia were associated with exposure to PM2.5 concentrations that exceeded India’s air quality standard of 40 microgrammes per cubic metre (μg/m3) of small particulate matter (PM2.5).
Air pollution raises risk of pregnancy loss in India, south Asia: Lancet study
By Prasun Sonwalkar | Hindustan Times, London
PUBLISHED ON JAN 07, 2021 11:05 AM IST
An estimated 349,681 pregnancy losses per year in south Asia were associated with exposure to PM2.5 concentrations, accounting for 7% of annual pregnancy loss in the region from 2000-2016
Pollution control measures key in big development projects: Experts
By Jayashree Nandi | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 06, 2021 12:18 AM IST
The court also directed the Union environment ministry to consider issuing general directions on installation of smog towers while granting approval in cities with high pollution.
‘In line with public trust standards’: How SC judges arrived at Central Vista decision
By Abraham Thomas & Utkarsh Anand | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 06, 2021 08:22 AM IST
Majority verdict held it is not the court’s concern to enquire into priorities of an elected government.
A seasonal allergy could be more serious than you think; it’s time to act now
UPDATED ON JAN 05, 2021 12:37 PM IST
If you find yourself sneezing in frequent intervals or are tired of a runny nose, you could be the victim of these allergies. Gross negligence can lead to asthma, bronchial allergies, and other pulmonary disorders.
All about respiratory allergies: 5 facts that you should know of
PUBLISHED ON JAN 05, 2021 12:28 PM IST
Did you know that pet dander can trigger an allergic reaction? Did you also know that allergies can interfere with your memory or concentration levels? Read on to know all about respiratory allergies.
Delhi assembly panel tells MCDs to curb dust, cut pollution
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 05, 2021 03:07 AM IST
MLA Ajay Dutt, who is a member of the committee, said all the three MCDs have been asked to submit an action plan for reducing dust pollution. The DPCC has been asked to take strict action against individual officers responsible for rising dust levels in Delhi, he said.
Delhi’s Environment Committee summons MCD Commissioners over air pollution
By Asian News International | Posted by Deepali Sharma | New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JAN 04, 2021 09:45 PM IST
In the meeting that was held in view of the rising air pollution highlighted that road dust has been a major component of air pollution in Delhi. It was found that officials were not fully aware of NGT orders.
Pollution control boards slap Rs 2.76 crore fine for violating air pollution norms in NCR
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 04, 2021 07:56 PM IST
The Commission for Air Quality Management for Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas had directed to constitute special teams and launch inspection drives at construction sites in NCR.
Pollution checks dearer in UP from Jan 1, rates nearly doubled
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Prashasti Singh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 31, 2020 12:45 PM IST
The new rates will apply on around 3 crore vehicles across the state. While the total number of pollution check centres in Lucknow is 448, in Uttar Pradesh it is 1,600.
Air pollution: CAQM’s role is still hazy
UPDATED ON DEC 29, 2020 05:29 PM IST
There is still confusion about which agency has what sort of role in combating the problem.
Bihar government ends subsidy on 63 farm implements
By Subhash Pathak | Hindustan Times, Patna
PUBLISHED ON DEC 28, 2020 10:54 AM IST
A senior officer of the agriculture department, familiar with the matter, said that the state government has approved 17 farm implements, against 81 last year, on which farmers would be given subsidy.
Only 7% of the 1,068 EVs that received govt subsidy were cars: Data
By Sweta Goswami | Hindustan Times,
UPDATED ON DEC 28, 2020 08:04 AM IST
On August 7, the AAP government had notified the Delhi EV Policy 2020 -- unveiled in December 2019 by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal -- with an aim to reduce air pollution and to kick-start the economy by spurring demand.
Farm talks: No end in sight yet
UPDATED ON DEC 28, 2020 07:03 AM IST
The regulating of free markets so that farmers feel more secure may be a workable proposal
Indoor air pollution: Don’t brush it aside
PUBLISHED ON DEC 26, 2020 07:43 PM IST
In the discussions on air pollution, IAP often loses out to outdoor pollution. But as the extent of the challenge shows, IAP is an equally big problem. Let’s not brush it under the carpet.
61% of active Covid-19 cases in Delhi’s 5.5k hot spots: Delhi govt data
By Abhishek Dey | Hindustan Times, New Delhi, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 26, 2020 05:18 AM IST
The government attributed the sharp increase in the share of active Covid-19 cases in red zones to its micro-containment policy, which was intensified in November.
The debilitating impact of pollution on the economy
UPDATED ON DEC 24, 2020 05:48 AM IST
Dear Santa, all I want for Christmas is...
By Etti Bali and Sanchita Kalra | Hindustan Times, Delhi
PUBLISHED ON DEC 23, 2020 02:58 PM IST
Prominent personalities tell us as to what is that one thing they would want Santa to bring for them and the world.
Noida, Ghaziabad among 5 UP cities with worst air quality in country
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Lucknow
UPDATED ON DEC 23, 2020 10:54 AM IST
Bulandshahr, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Meerut all are part of the national capital region territory.