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Chandrayaan lessons to solve stubble burning
An air pollution-free Delhi is possible. The first step is to streamline paddy cultivation. Science, administrative will, and startups can make it happen.
Published on Nov 10, 2023 10:52 PM IST
Air quality in Delhi will fluctuate in the coming days: Gopal Rai
The air quality in Delhi on Wednesday improved after it was recorded in the 'moderate' category, with the AQI at 190.
Published on Oct 25, 2023 12:20 PM IST
Greater Noida second most polluted city in India
Experts attributed local factors, including construction works, aside from biomass burning in northern states, behind the rise in pollution levels
Updated on Oct 24, 2023 05:38 AM IST
Maria Khan
Delhi govt’s plan to check pollution: Artificial rain, track hot spots
In a written statement, the Delhi government shared that burning of biomass is one of the major causes of pollution
Published on Sep 12, 2023 11:11 PM IST
Industries in Rajasthan, UP, Haryana must shift to clean fuels by Sept 30: CAQM
Till the deadline, industries could meanwhile utilise only fuels approved for industrial operations by the respective state governments, said officials aware of the matter
Updated on Feb 10, 2022 02:19 AM IST
WATCH: In Punjab's Ferozepur, a biomass plant generates electricity with stubble
The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has also asked the state’s three thermal power plants to use paddy stubble as fuel to the extent of 10 per cent of total annual coal use. Two of these plants are with the state government.
Updated on Oct 20, 2021 09:29 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
‘Want cooperation, not confrontation from other states over air pollution’: Gopal Rai
Gopal Rai said the Delhi government has been taking action against dust, biomass burning, stubble and vehicular pollution.
Published on Oct 09, 2020 04:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com| Edited by Susmita Pakrasi
Vehicle emissions fell to 5% in early lockdown: Study
The impact of the nationwide lockdown to halt spread of Covid-19 starting March 25 was visible on Delhi’s air quality but a source apportionment study commissioned by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to IIT Kanpur and IIT Delhi has revealed what exactly changed during the various phases of lockdown until May.
Updated on Sep 24, 2020 12:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayashree Nandi
Pollution destroys 21% wheat, 6% rice crop every year: IIT-M study
The economic loss caused by the plant-damaging pollutant to the country is estimated to be about USD 5 billion for wheat and USD 1.5 billion for rice
Updated on Mar 11, 2019 05:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Snehal Fernandes, Mumbai
Improved inspection and maintenance for vehicles will make our air breathable
Studies have shown that around 60% of vehicular air pollution in India can be attributed to 20% of vehicles, the ones that are poorly-maintained or, simply, old.
Updated on Nov 12, 2018 11:13 AM IST
Anju Goel and Jai Kishan Malik
Delhi enveloped in smog as wind blows in smoke from farm fires in Punjab, Haryana
Delhi’s air quality deteriorated sharply on Monday to fall in the severe category for the second time within a week. The overall air quality index on Monday was registered in the severe category at 418, a drastic decline from a day before when the AQI was moderate at 171.
Updated on Nov 06, 2018 11:10 AM IST
HT Correspondents, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Big Indian cities stare at acute heat spells, rise in pollution: Report
An IPCC report states that there are lower risks projected for heat-related morbidity and mortality in case of 1.5-degree rise compared to a 2-degree rise in global warming. But urban heat islands will often amplify the effects of a heat wave in cities, the report says.
Updated on Oct 09, 2018 07:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayashree Nandi