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Stubble 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
Read moreEateries set for green transition with gas, electric tandoors
04 Aug 2024
| Hindustan Times
On NGT directives, LMC launches pilot project in the state capital to replace charcoal-based tandoors in eateries and restaurants with gas and electric appliances. According to TERI expert Ms Devanshi Dixit, the survey findings suggest that replacing coal tandoors with gas alternatives could bring down harmful emissions by 95%, offering significant environmental benefits.
Read moreVMC launches initiative to address air pollution in Vijayawada
23 Jul 2024
| The Hindu
The Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC), in collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB), launched an initiative on 23 July 2024 to address air pollution in the city. As part of the initiative, a team will work on identifying and mapping polluted areas across the city over next couple of days, and later, after conducting an analysis of the situation, will recommend control measures to mitigate pollution. During a meeting on Tuesday with representatives from Artha
Read moreDelhi Pollution: ... So this is the reason for 65 percent pollution in Delhi, what are the options to improve it (Dr Dhawan's interview on air pollution with Dainik Jagran)
16 Jun 2024
| Jagran
In an interview, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director-General of TERI, says that every year 65% of pollution comes from sources located outside Delhi, mainly from the neighboring states of Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. A regional approach is needed to deal with this issue.
Read moreDelhi-NCR Pollution: Now if pollution is spread, then there will be a heavy fine; Heavy fine will be imposed for spreading pollution in Delhi NCR six member committee formed
03 Jun 2024
| Dainik Jagran
The factors of air pollution in the National Capital Region will now be monitored more strictly. There will also be strict action against those who violate the rules, including imposing fines and issuing closure notices. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has constituted an Enforcement Task Force (ACT) for this. This task force has become effective with immediate effect. Details of members of the six-member task force; 1. Dr. N.P. Shukla, Technical Member & Acting President
Read more47 km of unpaved roads in Delhi fixed to cut dust pollution
25 Apr 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
Read morePM2.5 down by 7% in Faridabad, but it's still 3rd most polluted city
11 Jan 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
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