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 …Near-term incentives for electrifying ride-hailing vehicles in India
This working paper examines the kinds of near-term incentives and supporting actions that are necessary to make battery electric vehicles (BEVs) a viable purchase option for drivers in Indian ride-hailing fleets. Focusing on the states of Delhi and Telangana and on four-wheelers, the authors conduct a total cost of ownership …Poor ventilation in public transport responsible for transmission of airborne tuberculosis (TB) infection in South Africa, says study.
South Africa is one of the countries with the highest burden of tuberculosis (TB). According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) statistics, 322,000 TB cases reported in South Africa in 2017. The highest TB incidence rates reported in Western Cape province in South Africa and reported rate was 938 per …Is Delhi’s air quality improving?
Recently there have been multiple discussions about air quality improvements in Delhi and some reports also mentioned that Delhi has shown a 25% decrease in air pollution levels between 2016-2018 compared to the 2012-2014 . There have also been various critiques of the claim which demanded more transparency on how …Marginal climate and air quality costs of aviation emissions
Aviation emissions have been found to cause 5% of global anthropogenic radiative forcing and ~16 000 premature deaths annually due to impaired air quality. When aiming to reduce these impacts, decision makers often face trade-offs between different emission species or impacts in different times and locations. To inform rational decision-making, …Report on the state of health in Delhi
As many as 27 deaths per day were caused due to respiratory diseases in Delhi in the year 2017, according to a report by Mumbai-based NGO Praja. The report on the "State of Health in Delhi", says that data by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) shows that Delhi had …Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding air pollution in Delhi aggravated by stubble burning, 06/11/2019
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 06/11/2019 regarding air pollution in Delhi aggravated by stubble burning. The SC directed that the small and marginal farmers who have not burnt the stubble in the states of …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding air pollution in Ambapada and Mahul, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 06/11/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Charudatt Koli Vs M/s Sea Lord Containers Ltd. dated 06/11/2019 regarding remedial steps to be taken for control of air pollution in the outskirts of Mumbai, in and around villages Ambapada and Mahul. The major contributor to the air pollution …Order of the Supreme Court regarding regarding pollution in Delhi and NCR region compounded by stubble burning, 04/11/2019
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 04/11/2019 regarding pollution in Delhi and NCR region especially compounded by stubble burning. Apex Court comes down heavily on the authorities saying "in spite of various directions issued by …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding use of low grade coal by Talwandi Sabo Power Plant, Bathinda, Punjab, 01/11/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Gurpreet Singh Vs State of Punjab dated 01/11/2019 regarding use of inferior coal by M/s Talwandi Sabo Power Plant Limited resulting in pollution affecting the agricultural lands at Mansa, District Batinda, Punjab. The NGT directed the Punjab Pollution Control Board …Global Environment Outlook (GEO-6) for Youth: Africa
UN Environment’s Sixth Global Environment Outlook (GEO-6) for Youth: Africa is substantively built on the GEO-6 Regional Assessment for Africa. Themed on green jobs, this youth publication has been produced through the collaborative effort of more than 100 youth writers, photographers, artists, and reviewers from 30 African countries. Drawn from …Global Environment Outlook (GEO-6) for Youth: Africa
UN Environment’s Sixth Global Environment Outlook (GEO-6) for Youth: Africa is substantively built on the GEO-6 Regional Assessment for Africa. Themed on green jobs, this youth publication has been produced through the collaborative effort of more than 100 youth writers, photographers, artists, and reviewers from 30 African countries. Drawn from …Report on special monitoring of Ambient Air Quality & Noise Levels at Bhopal city during Diwali Festival 2019
With reference to CPCB Head Office letter no A-21016/1/08-Mon/6039 dated September 2nd, 2019 Regional Directorate (Central), Central Pollution Control Board, Bhopal has conducted Ambient Air Quality monitoring in Bhopal city from 20.10.2019 to 04.11.2019 during Diwali for the parameters of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2 and selected heavy metals in PM10 …Action plan for clean industry: report of the task force on clean industry
In a four-pronged solution, government think-tank NITI Aayog and the Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) have released the report of the ‘Task Force on Clean Industry’ to tackle Delhi’s air pollution crisis. NITI Aayog has recommended that mandatory contractual obligations be introduced on clean construction for all individuals and organisations. …The cost of air pollution in Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital is one of the world’s fastest growing megacities, but many are breathing polluted air. This report estimates that in 2018, air pollution caused more than 11,200 premature deaths in Lagos. Children under five are the most affected accounting for about sixty percent of the deaths. The …Report on ambient air quality & noise on Deepawali - 2019
Like every year, CPCB has planned for air quality and noise level monitoring on selected pre-Deepawali day (21.10.2019) and on Deepawali day (27.10.2019) in Delhi. Ambient Noise was monitored at 16 locations (06 manual and 10 real-time noise monitoring). Ambient Air Quality was monitored at 37 operational Real-time monitoring stations. …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding burning of copper wire, Loni, Ghaziabad, 24/10/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nishant Dhama Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 24/10/2019 regarding copper wire being burnt at Kabul Nagar, Kargil Colony, Behta Hajipur and Dhama Colony, Loni, Ghaziabad. The action taken report filed on October 21, 2019 states that remedial action has …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding fly ash handling by thermal power plant, village Jharli, Jhajjar, Haryana, 24/10/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Vedprakash Vs State of Haryana dated 24/10/2019 regarding handling of the accumulated fly ash at the units of M/s NTPC Aravali Power Co. (P) Ltd. and M/s Jhajjar Power Ltd. (CLP India) in District Jhajjar. According to the complaint, huge …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding use of diesel generator sets in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, 22/10/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Justice A. K. Roopanwal (Retd.) & Others Vs State of Uttar Pradesh & Others dated 22/10/2019 regarding Presidium School and Indirapuram Habitat Centre using diesel generator sets creating air and noise pollution at Indirapuram, Ghaziabad in violation of the Air …Personalising the health impacts of air pollution: interim statistics summary for a selection of statements
Scores of children and adults are being rushed to hospital for emergency treatment on days of high pollution in cities across England, figures show. Each year emergency services see more than 120 additional cardiac arrests, more than 230 additional strokes and nearly 200 more people with asthma requiring hospital treatment …Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding chemical work in Bali Nagar, Delhi, 18/10/2019
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Residents of Bali Nagar Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 18/10/2019 regarding denting, painting and chemical work taking place in the area from Bali Nagar Red Light to Big Apple Chowk, Bali Nagar, Delhi adversely affecting the health of …