Details how implementing well-tested policy measures can help drive forward the necessary innovations and could reduce the total CO2 emissions of the LDV fleet in Turkey by about 36% compared to a business-as-usual
The regulatory authority, California Air Resources Board (carb), has released its draft proposal, Maximum feasible and cost-effective reduction of greenhouse gas (ghg) emissions from motor
The concept paper describes the problems of the city of Agra and the anxeityy of the Hon'ble Supreme Court articulated in the various orders passed in connection with the Writ Petition (Civil) No. 13381/84-M.C.
<p>India is facing a serious double burden of disease. Most of the old infectious diseases like malaria, filariasis and kala-azar have not yet disappeared; indeed they are bouncing back. At the same time, other chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and respiratory disorders are becoming more dominant.</p>
AHMEDABAD: The minute you step outside your house, vehicular fumes hit you. As you go further, under-construction roads or building add to the particulate matter you breathe in. These suspended particles
Under the provision of Air Act, 1981, Central Pollution Control Board has been entrusted with the responsibility of preparation of nation-wide plan for control of air pollution. Information on nature, magnitude and adverse health effects of air pollution is required for rational planning of pollution control strategies.
While some commend the Delhi government s proposal to ban the sale of new two wheelers fitted with two stroke engines from January 2000, others feel it might put a restraint on technology
<p>Read this in-depth citizen’s report on the city of Kanpur released by CSE as part of its ongoing initiative to build city action on clean air and mobility. It captures air quality & mobility challenges in the city and details agenda for a livable city. <br />
Several reports from large metropolitan cities have indicated significant association between acute morbidity and mortality from cardio-respiratory disorders and daily levels of major pollutants in the ambient air.
Nepal to monitor fuel quality
This is one drive that is definitely going to make the Capital's air cleaner and traffic flow smoother. The road ministry is planning to create 'end of life' directives with a cap of eight years for
<p>Between 2001 and 2003, public transport vehicles in New Delhi were required to switch their fuel to natural gas in an attempt to reduce their air pollution impacts. This study examines the climatic impacts of New Delhi’s fuel switching policy, and outlines implications for such efforts in rapidly industrializing countries.
A committee was set up by an NGO to solve the problem of noise pollution and vehicular stress. Representatives of the voluntary organisation have resolved to check it with the help of the district
Safe ozone levels are often exceeded in Europe, says a study<br>
<p>This draft of the India Air Quality Profile 2010 prepared by Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities presents state of air quality in the Indian cities and focuses on the role of stakeholders and legal framework for air quality management system.</p>
A study on stress levels among bus drivers in Los Angeles shows association between exposure to peak traffic conditions and on-the-job elevations of urinary catecholamines, stress-related hormones.
Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Economic loss due to air pollution, 25/11/2019. As per CAAQMS data, 24-hourly average for PM2.5 concentration ranged between 109-486 µg/m3 in the first week of November.
Air pollution in New Zealand claims thousands of lives every year and costs the country billions of dollars, said a recent report. A four-year study found that one in 20 people die earlier than
the central government has thwarted a Delhi government plan to control toxic emissions from diesel vehicles in the capital. In a letter to Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit, Union Ministry of
California is famous for environmental awareness campaigns. Last month, the government banned the purchase of sports utility vehicles by the state. But what do ordinary Californians think? Sure enough, they blame automobiles for air pollution, but only ot
