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With AQI At 74, Delhi Air Quality At Its Best In A Decade: Delhi Chief Minister
Citing the latest Air Quality Index of 74, CM Rekha Gupta highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to reduce the city's pollution, and claimed that for the first time in a decade, the index has come down to such a satisfactory level.
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"Pollution Should Be The Criteria": Minister On Old Vehicles' Ban In Delhi
The Delhi government has approached the Supreme Court seeking a review of its 2018 order, which bans diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in the Delhi-NCR region.
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Delhi Records Cleanest July In A Decade, Air Quality At 67
Delhi recorded its cleanest July in ten years on Wednesday, with the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 67, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board. The reading falls in the 'Satisfactory' category.
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Heavy Rain In Delhi, Streets Waterlogged, Orange Alert Issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for Delhi, predicting moderate rain (5-15 mm per hour) along with thunderstorms.
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Delhi To Offer Rs 50 Lakh For Innovation To Cut Pollution From Heavy Vehicles
The Delhi government is planning on rolling out a competition to find retrofit solutions, offering a top prize of ₹50 lakh for workable technology that can upgrade older trucks to BS-VI standards.
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How India's FGD Shift Will Cut Electricity Cost By 25-30 Paise Per Unit
The government's move to ease sulphur emission rules for most coal-fired power plants strikes a delicate balance between costs, climate and compliance and is expected to cut electricity costs by 25-30 paise per unit, officials said on Sunday.
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Delhi Under 'Yellow Alert', Rain And Thunderstorms Expected
Delhi is under a 'yellow alert' with rain and thunderstorms forecast for Tuesday, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 27 degrees Celsius, 0.9 notch above normal, according to the weather department.
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"15-Year Tax, 10-Year Use": Delhi's Fuel Ban On Older Vehicles Sparks Outrage
Delhi's 10-year diesel vehicle ban is facing public backlash, as owners question why they must pay 15 years of road tax for vehicles that can only be legally used for 10.
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Thunderstorm With Light Rain Likely In Delhi; Air Quality Satisfactory
The city recorded a minimum temperature of 25.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, with the weather office predicting light to moderate rain.
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Viral Map Shows Paris' Pollution Drop As City Trades Cars For Bike Lanes
Paris has traded automotive routes for bike lanes, adding green spaces and eliminating 50,000 parking spaces.
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Thunderstorm With Rain Expected In Delhi Today: Weather Office
Thunderstorm and rain likely in Delhi on Friday, says India Meteorological Department, with minimum temperature stood at 29 degrees Celsius. Maximum may hit 37 degrees Celsius. AQI at satisfactory level, reading 95.
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Green Rooftops Could Help Cities Like Shanghai Filter Out Tons of Microplastics from Rainwater
A Tongji University study shows green roofs can trap most rainborne microplastics, with soil capturing the majority. If all Shanghai rooftops went green, they could remove 56.2 metric tons of microplastics each year, highlighting a promising method for tackling urban pollution.
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"Bangalore Is Killing Us": Entrepreneur Couple Leaves City, Blames Pollution In Viral Video
The couple said they were running a business, but the pollution, despite many people swearing by the city's weather, had troubled their health.
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Heavy Rain Expected In Delhi Tonight, Orange Alert Issued
Moderate to heavy rain accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms is predicted in the national capital tonight, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert. AQI remains satisfactory.
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Only 3% Of Hours A Year Offer Clean Air, Comfortable Conditions In Delhi: Study
Only three per cent of the hours in a year in Delhi offer both clean air and thermally comfortable conditions necessary for safe natural ventilation, according to a new study.
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With AQI At 74, Delhi Air Quality At Its Best In A Decade: Delhi Chief Minister
Citing the latest Air Quality Index of 74, CM Rekha Gupta highlighted the government's ongoing efforts to reduce the city's pollution, and claimed that for the first time in a decade, the index has come down to such a satisfactory level.
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"Pollution Should Be The Criteria": Minister On Old Vehicles' Ban In Delhi
The Delhi government has approached the Supreme Court seeking a review of its 2018 order, which bans diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in the Delhi-NCR region.
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Delhi Records Cleanest July In A Decade, Air Quality At 67
Delhi recorded its cleanest July in ten years on Wednesday, with the city's average Air Quality Index (AQI) dropping to 67, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board. The reading falls in the 'Satisfactory' category.
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Heavy Rain In Delhi, Streets Waterlogged, Orange Alert Issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for Delhi, predicting moderate rain (5-15 mm per hour) along with thunderstorms.
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Delhi To Offer Rs 50 Lakh For Innovation To Cut Pollution From Heavy Vehicles
The Delhi government is planning on rolling out a competition to find retrofit solutions, offering a top prize of ₹50 lakh for workable technology that can upgrade older trucks to BS-VI standards.
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How India's FGD Shift Will Cut Electricity Cost By 25-30 Paise Per Unit
The government's move to ease sulphur emission rules for most coal-fired power plants strikes a delicate balance between costs, climate and compliance and is expected to cut electricity costs by 25-30 paise per unit, officials said on Sunday.
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Delhi Under 'Yellow Alert', Rain And Thunderstorms Expected
Delhi is under a 'yellow alert' with rain and thunderstorms forecast for Tuesday, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 27 degrees Celsius, 0.9 notch above normal, according to the weather department.
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"15-Year Tax, 10-Year Use": Delhi's Fuel Ban On Older Vehicles Sparks Outrage
Delhi's 10-year diesel vehicle ban is facing public backlash, as owners question why they must pay 15 years of road tax for vehicles that can only be legally used for 10.
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Thunderstorm With Light Rain Likely In Delhi; Air Quality Satisfactory
The city recorded a minimum temperature of 25.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, with the weather office predicting light to moderate rain.
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Viral Map Shows Paris' Pollution Drop As City Trades Cars For Bike Lanes
Paris has traded automotive routes for bike lanes, adding green spaces and eliminating 50,000 parking spaces.
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Thunderstorm With Rain Expected In Delhi Today: Weather Office
Thunderstorm and rain likely in Delhi on Friday, says India Meteorological Department, with minimum temperature stood at 29 degrees Celsius. Maximum may hit 37 degrees Celsius. AQI at satisfactory level, reading 95.
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Green Rooftops Could Help Cities Like Shanghai Filter Out Tons of Microplastics from Rainwater
A Tongji University study shows green roofs can trap most rainborne microplastics, with soil capturing the majority. If all Shanghai rooftops went green, they could remove 56.2 metric tons of microplastics each year, highlighting a promising method for tackling urban pollution.
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"Bangalore Is Killing Us": Entrepreneur Couple Leaves City, Blames Pollution In Viral Video
The couple said they were running a business, but the pollution, despite many people swearing by the city's weather, had troubled their health.
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Heavy Rain Expected In Delhi Tonight, Orange Alert Issued
Moderate to heavy rain accompanied by lightning and thunderstorms is predicted in the national capital tonight, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert. AQI remains satisfactory.
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Only 3% Of Hours A Year Offer Clean Air, Comfortable Conditions In Delhi: Study
Only three per cent of the hours in a year in Delhi offer both clean air and thermally comfortable conditions necessary for safe natural ventilation, according to a new study.
