Air Pollution

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding the deplorable condition of a water tank, Golconda Fort, Hyderabad, Telangana, 05/06/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …

Best practices for deploying and maintaining a low-cost PM2.5 sensor network

Strategically placed sensors can monitor air pollution and provide a detailed picture of air quality and its variability within a region. Low-cost sensors (LCSs) that measure PM2.5 are becoming increasingly popular because of their low cost, ease of use, and portability. However, the portability and low cost come with trade-offs …

European Union emission inventory report 1990-2020 under the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP)

This document is the annual EU emission inventory report under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution (Air Convention) (UNECE, 1979). The report and its accompanying data constitute the official submission to the UNECE secretariat from the European Commission (EC) on behalf of …

Interim status report on stone crushers in Mahendragarh, Haryana, 08/07/2022

Interim status report in Original Application No. 667/2018 (Mahendra Singh Vs State of Haryana & Others) submitted to the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The NGT, November 15, 2021 directed a six member joint committee to look into the matter of stone crushers and mineral grinding units which could be allowed …

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding brick kilns in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, 08/07/2022

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jhammanlal Gautam Vs Union of India & Others dated 08/07/2022. The matter related to brick kilns operating in Uttar Pradesh without EC/consent. The NGT, July 8, 2022 expressed dissatisfaction with the report filed by the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, …

Policy to curb air pollution in the National Capital Region

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR & Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has formulated a Comprehensive Policy to abate the menace of air pollution in Delhi-NCR, in a crucial step towards overall amelioration of the air quality of the National Capital Region (NCR) through differentiated geographical approach and timelines of …

Sustainable and inclusive solutions to air pollution and climate change in Southeast Asia: participatory governance, social co-benefits and co-innovation

This policy brief aims to answer a critical question: how can policymakers, civil society, and researchers address air pollution, climate change, and socioeconomic equity with inclusive solutions? The brief argues that much of the answer will involve reframing how policymakers, civil society groups, and researchers perceive the interrelationship between air …

Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding coke plants in Meghalaya, 27/06/2022

Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of JMK Coke Industry Pvt. Ltd. & Others Vs The State of Meghalaya & Others dated 27/06/2022. The grievance of the petitioners (JMK Coke Industry) is against the order of the High Court of Meghalaya at Shillong, May 24, 2022. …

Joint committee report on the proposed construction of a commercial complex project of DMRC, Bhikaji Cama Place, Delhi, 20/06/2022

Report of Joint Committee in pursuance of the National Green Tribunal order, 23/02/2022 in EA No. 06/2022 in OA No. 651/2019 (Shobha Agarwal Vs Delhi Metro Rail Corporation & Others). The matter related to the proposed construction of a commercial complex project of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation at Bhikaji …

Are all air pollution particles equal?: how constituents and sources of fine air pollution particles (PM2.5) affect health

Global studies of the health impacts of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) have been based on particle mass, but there is evolving evidence indicating that adverse health effects can vary depending on the source and composition of PM2.5. This complicates the equitoxicity assumption commonly made regarding particle air pollution while raising …

When the dust settles: a review of the health implications of the dust component of air pollution

This review of the epidemiological literature on fugitive dust indicates the likelihood of significant public health impacts from both short- and long-term exposure to both fine and coarse dust. These impacts are observed in populations that are both near to and distant from the original dust sources. However, given the …

A report titled 'Environmental assessment of tourism in the Indian Himalayan region' by GBNIHE, submitted to MoEF&CC, 03/06/2022

A report titled 'Environmental assessment of tourism in the Indian Himalayan region' by the Govind Ballabh Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (GBNIHE), Kosi-Katarmal, Almora was submitted to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) in compliance with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order. The study was carried …

Air quality life index: annual update 2022

Air pollution is the greatest threat to human health in India and the average Indian resident is set to lose five years of life expectancy if the WHO guidelines are not followed, according to this new report by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC). During the …

Clean air is everyone’s business

Air pollution is a complex and multifaceted issue. Cleaning up our air can be a secret weapon in addressing some of society’s biggest challenges together, from public health to climate change, children’s development and sustainable economic growth. By working together, have a golden opportunity to make action on air pollution …

Improving air quality management through forecasts: a case study of Delhi’s air pollution of winter 2021

This study assesses Delhi’s air pollution scenario in the winter of 2021 and the actions to tackle it. Winter 2021 was unlike previous winters as the control measures mandated by the Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) in Delhi National Capital Region and adjoining areas were rolled out. These measures …

Tackling air pollution in dense urban areas: the case of Santiago, Chile

Reducing air pollution is a major policy challenge, especially in densely populated urban areas where human exposure to emissions is considerable. This paper develops and examines a series of scenarios for the evolution of transport-related emissions in the area of Santiago, Chile. The study spans the period up to 2050 …

Environmental performance index 2022

India scored the lowest among 180 countries in this 2022 Environment Performance Index (EPI), an analysis by researchers of Yale and Columbia University which provides a data-driven summary of the state of sustainability around the world. The 2022 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) provides a data-driven summary of the state of …

Joint committee report on unscientific dumping of marble slurry on agricultural land, Harischandrapuram railway station, Kotabommali mandal, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, 04/06/2022

Report of joint committee in the matter of OA No. 164 of 2022 submitted to the National Green Tribunal in compliance to the NGT order, April 5, 2022. The grievance of the application is unscientific dumping of marble slurry on agricultural land near Harischandrapuram railway station, Kotabommali mandal, Srikakulam district, …

The health & economic impacts of ambient air quality in Malaysia

Air pollution in Malaysia is caused by emissions from a growing number of sources from industrial manufacturing, power generation, vehicles, and open burning activities. Additionally, biomass burning and forest fires in the country and in neighbouring countries contribute to the seasonal transboundary haze incidents that often cause a spike in …

Making the economic case for cycling

Cycling has significant economic benefits—for individuals, cities, and society—and functions as a low-cost, high-yield, scalable solution to climate and equity issues. Investments in cycling infrastructure also create jobs and opportunities to expand existing industries or develop new ones. While many cities have seen firsthand the benefits of investing in infrastructure …

Systematic review and meta-analysis of selected health effects of long-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution

A comprehensive new scientific review released by the Health Effects Institute (HEI) finds growing confidence in the links between several adverse health effects and traffic-related air pollution (TRAP). The review, the largest of its type to date, was conducted by a panel of thirteen renowned experts who evaluated 353 scientific …

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