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Environment dept dismisses Awaaz’a AQI readings
MPCB deployed air quality monitoring vans before Mumbai Marathon, addressing pollution concerns highlighted by Awaaz Foundation's citizen science study.
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 06:46 AM IST
Shreya Jachak, Mumbai
Green crackers under sound limit but contain banned chemicals: Awaaz Foundation
Awaaz Foundation found all 30 tested Diwali firecrackers compliant with noise limits, but all contained banned toxic chemicals, raising pollution concerns.
Updated on Oct 30, 2024 07:42 AM IST
Firecracker noise hit 117dB in city
Maximum noise levels of 117 dB were recorded during Diwali celebrations in Mumbai, with noise pollution exceeding legal limits before and after the designated time window for fireworks. The Awaaz Foundation and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board documented the noise levels at various locations in the city.
Updated on Nov 14, 2023 07:00 AM IST
HT corespondent
14 firecrackers contain SC banned chemical barium
Barium is used to produce the green colour in firecrackers. It also acts as a stabilising agent for the products’ long shelf-life
Updated on Nov 08, 2023 08:36 AM IST