21st Century faux pas
The people have to take a back seat if the government indulges in cosmetic measures to combat air pollution
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Screening the smoke
A RECENT report reveals that the UK regularly exceeds its own stringent limits for particulate emissions from diesel vehicles. The report by the Quality of Urban Air Review Group - set up by
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Can't miss the bus
Public transport is the only answer to congestion and pollution The present crisis demands new solutions. And the solution is public transport, for space to accommodate cars is limited and
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India Exposed!
It is unimaginable. Air quality in most Indian cities is at critical levels. And the culprit respirable particulates are way above danger mark in most cities monitored. Yet government and industry are only too happy to join hands to script mass obitua
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Legal eagles
Environmental squads to monitor and control pollution may soon make their appearance all over the country, as per a recent Supreme Court order. The squads will mainly play the role of watchdogs,
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Report comes under fire
Mashelkar panel s suggestions do not address issue adequately, observes court
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CNG drive reaches Mumbai
Deadlines set for public transport vehicles to shift to green gas
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Phase out postponed
Delhi government fails to rein in diesel bus operators
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Odd-Even Scheme Pollution
The BJP has hit out at the AAP's decision to reintroduce odd-even scheme. <iframe width="610" height="415" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bmI8TU4hAsM" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer;
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Exemplary steps
A Kalanidhi, vice chancellor of Anna University is committed to make the campus environment friendly
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Sepa says noise level alarmingly high
In its latest survey on noise pollution, the Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa) has found the vehicular traffic-induced noise in the city at an alarmingly high level, necessitating some regulatory measures to reduce people
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What has improved engine technology to do with it?
Improved engine technology and fuel quality has thus created a new debate. “Ironically, particle control regulations may have made the situation worse,” points out Wexler, referring to increased
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Breathing easy
Cairo embraces CNG in a big way
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Terror in the streets
Eco-terrorists are for real. All over the world the establishment derisively uses the term to describe zealous environmental activists and groups on the fringe. For much of May, however, the term
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"We lack information on the effects of pollution"
JUSTICE BHAGWATI PRASAD BANERJEE of the green bench of the Calcutta high court stirred more than a hornet's nest in April 1996, when he passed an order banning the use of loudspeakers in Calcutta. In a city where political meetings are a daily affair, suc
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Catalytic convertors essential
From March 1, 1995, the Union ministry of surface transport will register only those cars in the metropolitan cities that are equipped with catalytic convertors -- all in order to enforce the use of
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Depleting green cover adds to pollution woes in Haridwar
HARIDWAR: Even though the major culprits in the deterioration of Haridwar's air quality are burning of waste and dry leaves and vehicular emissions, the city's dwindling green cover is no less to blame
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Small car revolution Who cares about congestion, pollution
Small cars have had it good for quite a while, but the market could undergo a drastic transformation with the advent of ultra-cheap, small cars led by the Tatas' Rs 1 lakh model.<br>
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Status of policies for clean vehicles and fuels in select G20 countries
Reveals that the efforts made by multiple Transport Task Group (TTG) countries to promote and support policies and programs—including stringent tailpipe emissions standards, fuel economy standards, low
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Inventory and assessment of pollution emission in and around Agra-Mathura region
The primary task of the Expert Group is to assist the High Power Committee who is to oversee the implementation of pollution control measures at Agra-Mathura Region, based on scientific and technical findings.