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'Need To Align Policy With Health-Based Science': Experts On Air Quality Standards
In a move critics are calling a calculated deflection, the Union government has doubled down on its stance that World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines are merely "guidance documents" and not enforceable rules.
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Pollution Or Weather? Here's What's Behind Your Scratchy Throat, Cough
Air Pollution Health Issue: Most people think air pollution only troubles the respiratory system, however, that is not entirely true. It also impacts your overall health.
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New Air Pollution Guidelines: Centre Orders Hospitals To Set Up CHEST Clinics
The Ministry has urged citizens to stay alert, monitor local air quality through the CPCB's Sameer app, and follow all official health advisories to protect themselves from the rising public health threat.
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Pakistan's Lahore Becomes World's Most Polluted City: Report
Pakistan's Lahore city ranked as the world's most polluted city on Monday, the second such time in a week's time, with smog reaching hazardous levels way higher than WHO guidelines, a private tech company data showed.
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Air Quality Dips In Kolkata, Howrah, Environmentalists Blame Firecrackers
Kolkata and Howrah's air quality deteriorated sharply on Kali Puja night as firecrackers were burst beyond the permissible hours of 8 pm to 10 pm, defying guidelines issued by the West Bengal Pollution Control Board and police, environmentalists said
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Gurugram Issues Guidelines To Phase Out Diesel Auto-Rickshaws By Year-End
In compliance with the Commission for Air Quality Management's (CAQM) order, diesel auto-rickshaws need to be phased out in the entire NCR region by December 31.
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Anti-Dust Campaign, 14-Point Construction Guidelines To Tackle Delhi Air Pollution
In a bid to curb rising dust pollution during the winter months, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Saturday unveiled a comprehensive 14-point construction guideline as part of the city's 'Winter Action Plan'.
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Diesel Vehicles Entering Delhi Despite Ban, Says Minister
Delhi Labour Minister Raaj Kumar Anand has flagged the continuous entry of diesel vehicles into the national capital despite a ban on their entry under GRAP Stage-IV guidelines during an inspection of the Singhu border.
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Odd-Even Rule Back In Delhi For A Week After Diwali: Check Guidelines
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said that the government will reintroduce the odd-even vehicle rationing system from November 13 to 20.
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No Trash Burning, Water Fogging: How Mumbai Plans To Curb Air Pollution
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday issued the Guidelines for Air Pollution Mitigation which banned open-air burning of trash or any other material across Mumbai.
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Mumbai Air Quality Worsens, Civic Body Releases Pollution Control Norms
With tair quality deteriorating in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday warned it would stop construction anywhere, may it be private site or government project, if dust and pollution control measures are not being taken.
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Smog, Grey Clouds Engulf Beijing As Sandstorms Return To China
The concentration of fine particulates in the air in Beijing is currently 46.2 times the World Health Organization's annual air quality guideline value, according to IQAir, a website that issues air quality data and information.
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Need "Genuine Solutions": Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing On Air Pollution
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to accord urgent hearing to a PIL seeking fresh guidelines on stubble burning to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR, saying some issues are not "judicially amenable" and stressing the need for "genuine solutions".
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Supreme Court To Hear Petition On Air Pollution, Stubble Burning On November 10
The Supreme Court today agreed to list for hearing on November 10 a petition seeking issuance of fresh guidelines on stubble burning to curb rising air pollution in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR).
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24 Industrial Units In Delhi Issued Closure Orders By Air Quality Panel
The centre panel on air quality has issued closure orders to 24 industrial units in the NCR for grossly violating the air pollution-related statutes and guidelines since invoking the first stage of its Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
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'Need To Align Policy With Health-Based Science': Experts On Air Quality Standards
In a move critics are calling a calculated deflection, the Union government has doubled down on its stance that World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines are merely "guidance documents" and not enforceable rules.
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Pollution Or Weather? Here's What's Behind Your Scratchy Throat, Cough
Air Pollution Health Issue: Most people think air pollution only troubles the respiratory system, however, that is not entirely true. It also impacts your overall health.
-
New Air Pollution Guidelines: Centre Orders Hospitals To Set Up CHEST Clinics
The Ministry has urged citizens to stay alert, monitor local air quality through the CPCB's Sameer app, and follow all official health advisories to protect themselves from the rising public health threat.
-
Pakistan's Lahore Becomes World's Most Polluted City: Report
Pakistan's Lahore city ranked as the world's most polluted city on Monday, the second such time in a week's time, with smog reaching hazardous levels way higher than WHO guidelines, a private tech company data showed.
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Air Quality Dips In Kolkata, Howrah, Environmentalists Blame Firecrackers
Kolkata and Howrah's air quality deteriorated sharply on Kali Puja night as firecrackers were burst beyond the permissible hours of 8 pm to 10 pm, defying guidelines issued by the West Bengal Pollution Control Board and police, environmentalists said
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Gurugram Issues Guidelines To Phase Out Diesel Auto-Rickshaws By Year-End
In compliance with the Commission for Air Quality Management's (CAQM) order, diesel auto-rickshaws need to be phased out in the entire NCR region by December 31.
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Anti-Dust Campaign, 14-Point Construction Guidelines To Tackle Delhi Air Pollution
In a bid to curb rising dust pollution during the winter months, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Saturday unveiled a comprehensive 14-point construction guideline as part of the city's 'Winter Action Plan'.
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Diesel Vehicles Entering Delhi Despite Ban, Says Minister
Delhi Labour Minister Raaj Kumar Anand has flagged the continuous entry of diesel vehicles into the national capital despite a ban on their entry under GRAP Stage-IV guidelines during an inspection of the Singhu border.
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Odd-Even Rule Back In Delhi For A Week After Diwali: Check Guidelines
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said that the government will reintroduce the odd-even vehicle rationing system from November 13 to 20.
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No Trash Burning, Water Fogging: How Mumbai Plans To Curb Air Pollution
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Wednesday issued the Guidelines for Air Pollution Mitigation which banned open-air burning of trash or any other material across Mumbai.
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Mumbai Air Quality Worsens, Civic Body Releases Pollution Control Norms
With tair quality deteriorating in Mumbai, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday warned it would stop construction anywhere, may it be private site or government project, if dust and pollution control measures are not being taken.
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Smog, Grey Clouds Engulf Beijing As Sandstorms Return To China
The concentration of fine particulates in the air in Beijing is currently 46.2 times the World Health Organization's annual air quality guideline value, according to IQAir, a website that issues air quality data and information.
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Need "Genuine Solutions": Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing On Air Pollution
The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to accord urgent hearing to a PIL seeking fresh guidelines on stubble burning to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR, saying some issues are not "judicially amenable" and stressing the need for "genuine solutions".
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Supreme Court To Hear Petition On Air Pollution, Stubble Burning On November 10
The Supreme Court today agreed to list for hearing on November 10 a petition seeking issuance of fresh guidelines on stubble burning to curb rising air pollution in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR).
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24 Industrial Units In Delhi Issued Closure Orders By Air Quality Panel
The centre panel on air quality has issued closure orders to 24 industrial units in the NCR for grossly violating the air pollution-related statutes and guidelines since invoking the first stage of its Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
