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Lead Levels In Soil Dangerously High In Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan: What This Means For Public Health In North India
A new study by an independent environmental research group, Toxics Link, claims to have identified high levels of lead contamination in four North Indian states.
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Delhi Was Most Polluted City In 2024-25, Patna Close Second: Study
Delhi was the most polluted city during 2024-25, recording the highest annual PM2.5 levels and extended periods of "severe" air quality in winter while Patna was the second-most polluted city, according to a new analysis by Climate Trends.
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Not Just High Uranium: Delhi's Groundwater Has More Toxic Chemicals, Says New Report
The latest Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) survey finds that 13-15% of Delhi's groundwater samples exceed safe uranium limits, but that's not all. Many wells also show high nitrate, fluoride, lead, salinity and dissolved-solid levels, posing risks
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Uranium Found Rising In Delhi's Groundwater: What It Means For Your Health
New government testing shows that uranium levels are rising in Delhi's groundwater, with 1315% of samples showing elevated levels.
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Delhi's AQI Slips Back To 'Poor' Levels, Cold Wave Persists
As Delhi welcomes the New Year, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 239 at 8 am on Wednesday which falls in the 'poor' category.
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NDMC Launches 'Night Cleaning Drive' Amid Delhi's 'Very Poor' Air Quality
In an effort to curb pollution levels, the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) carried out night cleaning and sweeping of roads at several locations in the national capital early Friday morning.
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Rs 50,000 Fine For Dust Pollution At Delhi Construction Sites Amid Poor Air quality
With air quality dropping to "poor" levels in the city, the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) carried out inspections at construction sites, issuing challans of Rs 50,000 for each violation of dust mitigation measures.
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Improvement In Delhi's PM2.5 Levels Since 2015-17 Halted In 2023: Report
Delhi-NCR recorded the longest spell of 'very poor' or worse air quality and the maximum number of smog episodes in November and December 2023 in the last six years, according to a new analysis.
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Amid Rising Pollution, Parking Fees Of Private Vehicles Doubled In Delhi
Amid high pollution levels in the national capital, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has doubled the charges for parking sites managed by it to discourage people from using private vehicles.
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Not Just Delhi, Satellite Pics Show Smog From Punjab To Bay Of Bengal
New Delhi's pollution levels continue to be in the severe category forcing authorities to impose emergency measures, including traffic curbs and shutting schools.
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Cricket World Cup 2023: Bangladesh Cancel Training Session In Delhi Due To 'Severe' Air Pollution
The Bangladesh cricket team was forced to cancel its training session due to extreme levels of air pollution in New Delhi.
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As Delhi, Mumbai Gasp For Air, New Study Links Breast Cancer To Pollution
Women exposed to higher levels of fine particle air pollution are more likely to get breast cancer, according to a study by the European Society For Medical Oncology.
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Barely Any Difference In PM2.5 Pollution In Cities Under Central Plan: Report
There is barely any difference in overall PM2.5 trends between cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and those outside its ambit, according to a new analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
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Has New Delhi Banned The Entry Of Diesel And Petrol Cars/Bikes?
New Delhi has reportedly banned entry of petrol and diesel cars/bikes owing to the alarming pollution levels in the National Capital.
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Why Air Quality Has Deteriorated Sharply In Delhi
Pollution has been hitting dangerous levels across New Delhi and other parts of northern India this month, in a sharp deterioration from October when people breathed the cleanest air in four years.
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Lead Levels In Soil Dangerously High In Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan: What This Means For Public Health In North India
A new study by an independent environmental research group, Toxics Link, claims to have identified high levels of lead contamination in four North Indian states.
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Delhi Was Most Polluted City In 2024-25, Patna Close Second: Study
Delhi was the most polluted city during 2024-25, recording the highest annual PM2.5 levels and extended periods of "severe" air quality in winter while Patna was the second-most polluted city, according to a new analysis by Climate Trends.
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Not Just High Uranium: Delhi's Groundwater Has More Toxic Chemicals, Says New Report
The latest Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) survey finds that 13-15% of Delhi's groundwater samples exceed safe uranium limits, but that's not all. Many wells also show high nitrate, fluoride, lead, salinity and dissolved-solid levels, posing risks
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Uranium Found Rising In Delhi's Groundwater: What It Means For Your Health
New government testing shows that uranium levels are rising in Delhi's groundwater, with 1315% of samples showing elevated levels.
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Delhi's AQI Slips Back To 'Poor' Levels, Cold Wave Persists
As Delhi welcomes the New Year, the Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 239 at 8 am on Wednesday which falls in the 'poor' category.
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NDMC Launches 'Night Cleaning Drive' Amid Delhi's 'Very Poor' Air Quality
In an effort to curb pollution levels, the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) carried out night cleaning and sweeping of roads at several locations in the national capital early Friday morning.
-
Rs 50,000 Fine For Dust Pollution At Delhi Construction Sites Amid Poor Air quality
With air quality dropping to "poor" levels in the city, the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) carried out inspections at construction sites, issuing challans of Rs 50,000 for each violation of dust mitigation measures.
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Improvement In Delhi's PM2.5 Levels Since 2015-17 Halted In 2023: Report
Delhi-NCR recorded the longest spell of 'very poor' or worse air quality and the maximum number of smog episodes in November and December 2023 in the last six years, according to a new analysis.
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Amid Rising Pollution, Parking Fees Of Private Vehicles Doubled In Delhi
Amid high pollution levels in the national capital, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has doubled the charges for parking sites managed by it to discourage people from using private vehicles.
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Not Just Delhi, Satellite Pics Show Smog From Punjab To Bay Of Bengal
New Delhi's pollution levels continue to be in the severe category forcing authorities to impose emergency measures, including traffic curbs and shutting schools.
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Cricket World Cup 2023: Bangladesh Cancel Training Session In Delhi Due To 'Severe' Air Pollution
The Bangladesh cricket team was forced to cancel its training session due to extreme levels of air pollution in New Delhi.
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As Delhi, Mumbai Gasp For Air, New Study Links Breast Cancer To Pollution
Women exposed to higher levels of fine particle air pollution are more likely to get breast cancer, according to a study by the European Society For Medical Oncology.
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Barely Any Difference In PM2.5 Pollution In Cities Under Central Plan: Report
There is barely any difference in overall PM2.5 trends between cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and those outside its ambit, according to a new analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).
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Has New Delhi Banned The Entry Of Diesel And Petrol Cars/Bikes?
New Delhi has reportedly banned entry of petrol and diesel cars/bikes owing to the alarming pollution levels in the National Capital.
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Why Air Quality Has Deteriorated Sharply In Delhi
Pollution has been hitting dangerous levels across New Delhi and other parts of northern India this month, in a sharp deterioration from October when people breathed the cleanest air in four years.
