47 km of unpaved roads in Delhi fixed to cut dust pollution
April 25, 2024 |
April 25, 2024
Hindustan Times
The agency said that it has directed the land and road-owning bodies of Delhi to expedite the work on the pending roads. A 2018 study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) found dust contributes to around 42% of PM10 in summer. To combat this, the department said 302 water sprinklers were currently deployed around the city, with capacities ranging from 1,000 to 9,000 litres per day. In addition, anti-smog guns are installed and operational at 48 government buildings. "We have identified another 56 buildings where such guns can be installed," the official added.
PM2.5 down by 7% in Faridabad, but it's still 3rd most polluted city
January 11, 2024 |
January 11, 2024
The Times of India
Faridabad is the only Haryana city listed as a 'non-attainment city' by the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), as its air quality didn't meet the national ambient air quality standards between 2011 and 2015. According to NCAP data, Faridabad's average PM2.5 concentration was 94.5 µg/m3 in 2019, which dropped to 87.6 µg/m3 in 2020 due to the lockdowns imposed during the pandemic. The number, however, spiked to 95.6 µg/m3 the following year. 'Non-attainment' cities have to reduce PM2.5 levels by 40%, keeping 2017 figures as the base, by 2026.
Knowing more about air pollution encourages people to help control it. Here's how
December 8, 2023
| Mr Justin Jacob and Mr Md Hafizur Rahman
| WION News
Public awareness and sensitisation are the cornerstone of addressing the pressing challenge of air pollution. It is crucial for us to understand the sources of air pollution, ranging from vehicular emissions to industrial processes, and their impact on our immediate surroundings says Mr Justin Jacob, Research Associate and Mr Md Hafizur Rahman, Associate Fellow, Air Quality Research Division, TERI.
State pollution control board hires TERI to shed light on sources of city's air toxins
November 22, 2023 |
November 22, 2023
The Telegraph
The state pollution control board has hired The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to do a source apportionment study on air pollution in Kolkata and Howrah, a survey that will give an estimate of what contributes how much to the city's air pollution. Source apportionment study is the method of assessing relative contribution of pollution sources to particulate matter in air.
India Makes Progress Curbing Crop Burning in Bid to Combat Smog
November 8, 2023 |
November 8, 2023
Bloomberg Quint (BQ Prime)
Air quality will likely worsen toward the end of December though farm fires don't continue throughout the winter season. The main challenge in Indian cities is dust from construction and other activities says Dr Anju Goel, Fellow, Air Quality Research Division, TERI.
Curing the persistent winter cough in Delhi
November 7, 2023
| Dr Arindam Datta; Mr Prabhat Sharma
| The Hindustan Times
Addressing air quality issues in Delhi requires a comprehensive, apolitical and integrated approach that involves the active participation of various stakeholders, from the governments to the general public, says Dr Arindam Datta, Senior Fellow and Mr Prabhat Sharma, Research Associate, Air Quality Research Division, TERI.