Pollution

Delhi-NCR's Seasonal Average Of Winter Pollution Higher This Year: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

Seasonal average of winter pollution in Delhi-NCR in 2020-2021 was higher than in the previous year but the severity and duration of smog episodes was lower, a new analysis by environment think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said on Wednesday.

Will Urge UP Chief Minister For Cleaning Of Yamuna River: Hema Malini

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 2, 2021

Mathura MP Hema Malini on Tuesday said she will request Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to take necessary steps to reduce pollution in the Yamuna before the next "shahi snan" during the Vrindavan Kumbh.

India Woos Tesla With Offer Of Cheaper Production Costs Than China: Report

Written by Reuters | Tuesday March 2, 2021

India wants to boost local manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs), batteries and other components to cut costly imports and curb pollution in its major cities.

River Yamuna Spews Toxic Foam Again. See Photos

Delhi News | Edited by Stela Dey | Tuesday February 23, 2021

Alarming white, toxic foam covered the Yamuna River near Delhi's ITO area today giving rise to a pollution hazard for the locals.

Texas Freeze Forced US Oil Refineries To Release Tons Of Air Pollutants

World News | Reuters | Sunday February 21, 2021

The largest US oil refiners released tons of air pollutants into the skies over Texas this week, according to figures provided to the state, as one environmental crisis triggered another.

Air Pollution Led To Around 54,000 Premature Deaths In New Delhi In 2020: Study

Written by Reuters | Saturday February 20, 2021

The study by Greenpeace Southeast Asia Analysis and Swiss firm IQAir measured air quality by recording the concentration of poisonous PM2.5 particles, which are less than 2.5 microns in diameter and can cause deadly diseases, including cancer and cardiac problems.

High Pollutant Concentration At Delhi Schools, Colleges: IIT Study

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 19, 2021

Schools and colleges in Delhi top the list of buildings that have higher Particulate Matter (PM) concentration levels, a study on indoor air quality by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has found.

Over 50,000 People In Delhi Died Due To Air Pollution Last Year: Study

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 18, 2021

Air pollution caused by hazardous PM2.5 fine particulate matter led to the death of 54,000 people in Delhi last year where pollution levels remained almost six times above the prescribed WHO limits, according to a new study.

"Very Poor" Air In Ghaziabad, Noida, Faridabad, Gurgaon For Third Straight Day

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 17, 2021

The average air quality across Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida, Fridabad and Gurgaon was recorded "very poor", which may cause respiratory illness to people on prolonged exposure, for a third day in a row, according to data issued by a government agency on Wednesday.

Coca-Cola Planning To Launch Paper Bottles To Prevent Plastic Pollution

Sushmita Sengupta | Wednesday February 17, 2021

Popular soft-drink brand Coca-Cola has announced that they are testing new paper bottles that are environment-friendly and sustainable.

Delhi's Air Quality Remains In 'Very Poor' Category Again

Delhi News | ANI | Tuesday February 16, 2021

The air quality in Delhi remained in the 'very poor' category on Tuesday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) docking at 323, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

Bill Gates Speaks To Prannoy Roy On Pollution, Climate Change: Full Transcript

India News | NDTV News Desk | Monday February 15, 2021

Hello and welcome to this very special programme about a very special issue, with one of the world's most special human beings, Bill Gates.

भारत का पहला सीएनजी ट्रैक्टर लॉन्च किया गया

Edited by: Shams Raza Naqvi | Monday February 15, 2021

असल में एक डीज़ल ट्रैक्टर को सीएनजी ट्रैक्टर में बदलने के लिए रौमैट टेक्नो सॉल्यूशंस और टॉमासेटो अकील इंडिया ने मिलकर किट बनाया है.

Government To Come Up With Policy On Advanced Battery Tech For EVs: Gadkari

Written by Ameya Naik | Saturday February 13, 2021

Gadkari said that the next generation batteries will not only minimise vehicular pollution in India but make India a global supplier of EVs.

"Very Poor" Air Quality In Ghaziabad, Noida, "Poor" In Gurgaon, Faridabad

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 11, 2021

The average air quality was recorded in the "very poor" category in Ghaziabad, Noida and Greater Noida on Thursday, while it was "poor" in Gurgaon and Faridabad for the second consecutive day, data issued by a government agency showed.