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 …Social susceptibility to multiple air pollutants in cardiovascular disease
This report presents a study led by Dr. Jane Clougherty at Dornsife School of Public Health, Drexel University. Clougherty and colleagues examined whether associations between community- and individual-level cardiovascular disease (CVD) events and ambient air pollutants vary by social stressors. Unique datasets included data on CVD events in all New …Techno-economic analysis of cellulosic ethanol in India using agricultural residues
The Government of India has supported the use of ethanol in transportation fuels for nearly 20 years. As imported ethanol is not allowed for fuel use, India must scale up its domestic ethanol production if it is to meet increasing blend targets amidst increasing demand for gasoline. At the same …A retrospective review of China’s Clean Diesel Program
Since the 1980s, China has implemented a series of policies and regulations to address harmful diesel emissions, and this report is a comprehensive overview of the best practices emerging from the Clean Diesel Program. It provides a foundation for understanding potential areas where China could further reduce diesel engine pollution …Satellite data reveal global air pollution rebound one year after first Covid-19 lockdowns
Early responses to the Covid-19 pandemic led to dramatic reductions in air pollutant concentrations in many locations worldwide. Research has suggested that significant health benefits could be realised if these air pollution reductions remain in the long-term after government restrictions are relaxed. In this report, investigate nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding a sugar mill violating environmental norms, Solapur, Maharashtra, 09/06/2021
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sanjay Bhimashankar Thobde Vs The Chairman & Directors, Shree Siddheshwar Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. & Others regarding the 90 meter chimney set up by Shree Siddheshwar Sahakari Karkhana Ltd. at Solapur in the process of operating its sugar mill. The …Fast tracking freight in India: a roadmap for clean and cost-effective goods transport
Freight transportation plays a crucial role in supporting the economic development of a nation, boosting its logistics and industrial competitiveness, and satisfying the daily needs of its citizens. Due to the rising demand for goods and services, India’s freight transport demand has been growing at 5 percent since 2015 and …Congestion pricing, air pollution, and individual-level behavioural responses
Combatting climate change and poor urban air quality will require a fundamental shift towards greener modes of transport. Policies that incentivise individuals to choose low-emission alternatives to conventional transport will likely play a key role in this transition. This paper examines the example of congestion charging and shows that differentiating …Quantifying the long-term air quality and health benefits from Euro 7/VII standards in Europe
Air pollution poses a risk to human health at levels even below the emission limits established by the World Health Organization in Europe. This analysis models the emission reductions and the health benefits associated with the introduction of ambitious, yet feasible, Euro 7/VII standards, with an emphasis on attainable reductions …Bending Delhi’s air pollution curve: learnings from 2020 to improve 2021
The study intends to support the Delhi government, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) in identifying priority areas of interventions needed in controlling air pollution in Delhi during the winter season of 2021. It establishes the primary drivers of Delhi's winter air pollution …Mumbai metro transforming transport: contributing toward an equitable, safer, and cleaner city
This book discusses the paradigm shift and benefits that the Mumbai Metro can bring in the public transportation scenario for millions of people in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Mumbai is the financial capital of India and one of the world's most densely populated cities. The Mumbai Metro will provide equal …Developing regional cooperation on air pollution in Northeast Asia: Transferring lessons from Europe and North America, progress and future development
This report reviews the cooperation between three Northeast Asian countries: China, Japan and the Republic of Korea, and assesses which aspects of the regional collaboration from Europe and North America can be transferred to this part of Asia. The report will serve to advise governments, intergovernmental agencies and others on …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding operation of dairy farms in village Gharauli, Delhi, 27/05/2021
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Abhisht Kusum Gupta & Others Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 27/05/2021. The application was filed by the dairy owners against the closure notice issued by the East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) against dairy farms operating in village …Beyond mitigation: quantifying the development benefits of carbon pricing
Carbon pricing can reduce emissions cost-effectively, and it can also generate a number of other benefits. This guide provides an overview of these benefits to help policy makers advance a variety of sustainable development objectives in their own countries and around the world. Carbon prices are broadly recognized as necessary …Air pollution – the silent pandemic and its impact on business
India saw 1.67 million deaths —18% of total mortality— due to air pollution in 2019. However, the impacts of air pollution are not limited to health but also on the economic front. Now, a report titled “Air pollution – the silent pandemic and its impact on business” by the Clean …When externalities collide: influenza and pollution
Influenza, or flu, and air pollution are significant public health risks that impact nations around the world with large economic consequences. The authors of this paper show that increased levels of air pollution significantly increase the rate of hospitalisation for people with flu. In addition, they find that protection afforded …The long-term implications of the Covid-19 pandemic and recovery measures on environmental pressures
This paper analyses the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated government responses on the environment. It uses large-scale modelling to investigate the impact of sectoral and regional shocks to the economy until 2040. These detailed economic impacts are linked to a range of environmental pressures, including greenhouse gas …The long-term implications of the Covid-19 pandemic and recovery measures on environmental pressures
This paper analyses the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated government responses on the environment. It uses large-scale modelling to investigate the impact of sectoral and regional shocks to the economy until 2040. These detailed economic impacts are linked to a range of environmental pressures, including greenhouse gas …Assessing the health benefits of a Paris-aligned coal phase out for South Korea
In this work present two unit-level decommissioning schedules that are aligned with a Paris Agreement compatible CO2 emission reduction pathway. Both of these schedules require 4.2 GW of coal capacity to be retired each year, and units currently under construction would only be able to operate for four years at …EU action plan: towards zero pollution for air, water and soil
The European Commission adopted the EU Action Plan: “Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil” – a key deliverable of the European Green Deal and the main topic of this year's EU Green Week. It sets out an integrated vision for 2050: a world where pollution is reduced to …Air pollution in Bosnia and Herzegovina: a gender equality, social equity and poverty reduction lens
Gender inequality and social inequity – understood in terms of access to and control over assets, participation in decision making, and knowledge, which are all dimensions of poverty – are deeply intertwined with environmental change. This discussion brief examines the relationships between air pollution, gender inequality, social inequity and poverty …