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Delhi Pollution: If the public transport system is in order, Delhiites will not suffocate, know the expert's opinion
29 Nov 2024
| Amar Ujala
Ms Shivani Sharma, Associate Fellow, TERI said the problem persists despite the increasing use of CNG. 72% of buses in Delhi run on CNG, 17% of cars use CNG. Three-wheelers and LCVs have been completely converted to CNG. There is a need to increase public transport and accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles to reduce vehicular pollution.
Read moreWhat are the worst polluters in Delhi NCR? Here’s what a TERI report says
18 Nov 2024
| The Indian Express
As pollution levels soar, what are the main contributors to air pollutants in the National Capital Region (NCR)? A draft report on a 2021 emission inventory the latest available answers this question, reiterating some of what earlier such inventories have found and marking a few departures. An emission inventory, usually prepared for a particular year, quantifies emissions from different sources for a city or region for that year. The 2021 draft report was prepared by The Energy and
Read moreMobility crisis is behind pollution in city: CSE
07 Nov 2024
| The Pioneer
Delhi requires another 60 per cent reduction to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for PM2.5. Similar trend is reflected in the winter pollution, even though the winter peaks have declined the average level for the winter months have stayed elevated and also seen an increase. These data points are based on the CSE's analysis from different bodies, including the IITM, TERI-ARAI, CPCB's real-time air quality data and traffic data from Google map, among others.
Read moreTo tackle pollution, an airshed level air quality management policy is needed; a strategy for GRAP has to be made for the whole year
25 Oct 2024
| Dainik Jagran
Dr Anju Goyal, Associate Director, Air Quality Research, TERI, says that air quality depends mainly on emission sources and meteorological conditions. Although policies have been made to control emissions, their implementation is still questionable. Also, the wind speed in October this year is 35% less than last year, due to which the conditions for dispersion of pollutants are not favorable.
Read moreDelhi covered with dust as road repairs take their toll
20 Oct 2024
| Hindustan Times
Dust is one of the biggest sources of pollution in Delhi and can contribute to as much as 25% of the Capital's bad air, according to a 2018 source apportionment study by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read morePakistan's Punjab map turns red due to stubble burning, satellite images show the real face
09 Oct 2024
| Dainik Jagran
Dr. Vibha Dhawan, member of the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjacent Areas and Director General of TERI, says that crop production has increased significantly in the last few decades. But the number of harvesters we have has not increased in the same proportion.
Read moreStubble burning has started, get ready for suffocating pollution, claims of zero form fire are proving to be hollow
02 Oct 2024
| Dainik Jagran
Dr. Vibha Dhawan, member of the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjacent Areas and Director General of TERI, says that the problem of burning of stubble is an annual one. We will have to get to the bottom of this problem, only then can it be solved. We should not forget that a policy was made to change the time of sowing rice to save water. Earlier, where paddy nurseries were planted in May, now nurseries are planted in June in most places. In
Read moreThree things are poisoning the air of Delhi-NCR, stubble burning is also responsible for pollution, study reveals
01 Oct 2024
| Navbharat Times
Pollution has started knocking at the doors of Delhi-NCR. Every year reasons are sought for the pollution in Delhi-NCR. The governments of the surrounding states make accusations and counter-accusations. A report has come from IIT Kanpur-TERI on the pollution in Delhi-NCR. It has given three reasons for pollution.
Read moreRules have taken away the air from Delhi: Pollution has become the biggest challenge, not a paper plan; Coordination will improve the situation
13 Sep 2024
| Jagran
A study conducted by TERI showed that 76% of the pollution in the city comes from sources located outside Delhi. According to the study, transport (23%), industries including power plants (23%) and biomass burning (14%) were the main contributors to the city's PM 2.5 concentrations during the winter of 2019.
Read moreNow will that taste not be there in Lucknowi biryani-kebab?
01 Sep 2024
| Deutsche Welle
Lucknow Municipal Corporation is considering shutting down coal-fired ovens and tandoors at dhabas and restaurants to reduce rising air pollution in the city. Pollution is a serious problem in Lucknow. The local municipal corporation found that the air in the city has become extremely polluted in a recent survey conducted by TERI. To deal with this problem, there is talk of banning the use of coal inside the city.
Read moreGovt to hold round-table talks to improve air quality in winter
29 Aug 2024
| The Pioneer
Delhi Environment Minister Mr Gopal Rai on 28 August 2024 announced that the AAP Government will organise a 'Round Table Conference' at the Delhi Secretariat on 29 August 2024 with participants comprising experts and various departments of the Government to improve the quality of air in winter in the national Capital. Mr Rai said the officers and representatives of departments and institutions such as Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM
Read moreGoodbye Lucknow kebabs? Report says Uttar Pradesh to adapt gas cooking to curb pollution
06 Aug 2024
| Deccan Herald
The civic body has proposed shifting coal-fired tandoors to gas-powered cooking. This initiative is to control the air pollution in Lucknow. According to Municipal Commissioner Mr. Indirjit Singh, a study has revealed a decrease in the Air Quality Index (AQI), prompting individuals to be advised to utilize gas tandoors. Over 2,000 tandoors are now in operation. Our investigation with TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) revealed a significant decrease in the Air Quality Index (AQI). He
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