Vehicles, industry, dust, and biomass burning top pollution sources for toxic Delhi air
A Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) report stated that vehicles, industrial emissions, dust from roads…
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Byrnihat in Meghalaya, Begusarai in Bihar more polluted than Delhi
Byrnihat in Meghalaya remained the most polluted town all of 2023 and most of 2024,…
Climate Week 2024: Focus on Petrochemicals and Plastics Sparks Debate
During Climate Week 2024 in New York, the role of the petrochemical industry and plastics…
National Clean Air Programme manages dust rather than check polluting industries: Study
Since it was launched in 2019, funds for the National Clean Air Programme were overwhelmingly…
Study: Emissions from vehicles running even on cleaner BS VI fuel 5-14 times higher
Emissions from vehicles using cleaner Bharat Stage VI (BS VI) grade fuel in Delhi and…
Intersessional Expert Groups Lay Groundwork for INC5 Plastics Treaty Talks
As the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC5) approaches, the…
All salt and sugar brands in India have microplastics: Study
Microplastics are present in all salt and sugar samples, in forms such as fibre, pellets,…
India’s untreated solid waste contributes to 10% of global waste entering world’s rivers: Study
India, with its massive landfills and poor waste segregation practices, may become one of the…
Air pollution levels lower than Indian norms causing deaths: Study
Air pollution levels much lower than Indian approved standards can cause deaths, according a new…
Air pollution second-biggest reason for deaths among young kids in South Asia: Study
Air pollution was linked to the death of more than 2,60,600 deaths of children under…