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 …
This study establishes a baseline inventory of the number, types, and approximate distribution of DG sets in use in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal and estimates air pollution emissions, including black carbon, from these generators. The study collates available national and city-level data on diesel consumption, electricity generation and demand, …
A majority of people living in Asian cities are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution every day. Seven out of 10 cities in developing Asian countries have unhealthy levels of air pollution, when measured as annual levels of particulate matter with size range of not greater than 10 microns …
NEW DELHI: Dry leaves, which are a precious resource for making compost, are more often being burnt in the city. Smoke from such biomass burning is adding to Delhi's severe smog crisis and very high particulate pollution but agencies seem to be oblivious to this threat. Despite a ban on …
Ever wondered how poor is the air we are breathing? A comparison of cities across the globe reveals the capital's dismal condition. Around 4pm (IST) on Tuesday, Delhi's Anand Vihar had an air quality index (AQI) of 399 which falls in the hazardous category. At the same time, Beijing recorded …
This report presents an overview and analysis of air quality in Europe from 2003 to 2012. It reviews progress towards meeting the requirements of the air quality directives and gives an overview of policies and measures introduced at European level to improve air quality and minimise impacts.
Recent studies have shown that black carbon, a component of particulate matter (PM), is the second most powerful climate warming pollutant after carbon dioxide (CO2), and international experts have linked it to cancer and other serious health problems. In Latin America, the expanding use of diesel fuels and vehicles, coupled …
The scope of the study and the present report covers the detailed characterization of the existing environmental status in the Project area for major environmental components viz. Meteorology, Ambient Air Quality, Water Quality and Noise Levels.
China’s largely unregulated ports and shipping system generate significant air pollution that imposes a huge health and environmental burden and contributes to the country’s over 1 million pollution-related deaths each year, according to a new report released by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC). China is now home to seven …
THE city witnessed a noisier, but cleaner Diwali this year. According to readings, taken by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), of 51 locations where noise levels were recorded during the day on October 23, 42 had noise levels higher than those recorded in 2013. However, the data also shows that …
This new study published in the journal Research in Science and Technology reviews effects of fireworks on the air quality of major Indian cities during Diwali. Expressing concern over increase in particulate matter during this festival, it suggests development of serious strategies to control the use of firecrackers to protect …
Deepawali, the festival of lights is also synonyms as festival of crackers. Like previous years, the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi besides being associated with awareness programs on the evils of crackers, maintained a close watch on the data and carried out comprehensive monitoring of ambient noise and air quality …
Hadapsar, Shivajinagar Set To Be Most Polluted If you live in Hadapsar, Shivajinagar or Alandi and suffer from asthma or some other respiratory disease, you may consider going out of town as these areas are likely to witness the highest rise in pollution levels during Diwali celebrations, stated the System …
Scientists Say Pollution To Reach Dangerous Levels Despite Warm Weather Delhiites are likely to breathe in severely polluted air the day after Diwali. At present, the capital's air quality is hovering in the category range of `moderate' and `very poor' according to the national air quality index launched by the …
RAIPUR: Raipurians have not been conscious of a green Diwali going by air and noise pollution data of last few years. Whether there will be a remarkable change this Diwali remains to be seen. Data collected by Chhattisgarh State Environment Conservation Board (CSECB) revealed that pollution levels, have been consistently …
This new air quality index for India launched by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Clean India Mission' is expected to provide an understanding of complex pollution data and its implications for their health. See this index, latest ambient air quality data of major …
Schools in Beijing have started to monitor air quality on campus and issue warnings if necessary to minimize risks to students posed by hazardous gases and particles such as PM2.5, which has become a major air pollutant in the city. The pilot program, which was put into operation in September …
Beijing's health authority plans to establish an air quality monitoring system in schools, the Beijing Morning Post reported. It will be the first time for the city to monitor PM2.5 particulate matter in public places. A total of 10 surveillance sites, including two outdoor classrooms and eight inside, will be …
This study deals with the effects of fireworks on the air quality over the major cities of India during the festival of light known as “Diwali”. The effects of firecrackers during the festival was assessed from the ambient concentrations of various air pollutants such as sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide …
Developmental gains will crumble if India follows a model of growth that is resource-and-energy-intensive. As it is, rivers are degraded, pollution is growing, forest cover's thinning. Overhaul of green governance is the need of the hour Here is a fact that should alarm you: Of 180 cities monitored for air …
