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Delhi To Develop 17 Urban Forests To Boost Green Cover, Combat Air Pollution
The Delhi government is set to transform 15 scattered patches of vacant land across the national capital into dense urban forests, called 'Namo Vans,' to enhance the city's green cover and combat air pollution.
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Delhi To Have 10 "Namo Van" To Boost Green Cover, Combat Pollution: Rekha Gupta
Delhi government will develop 10 "Namo Van" across the city to enhance green cover and combat air pollution, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday.
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One-Third Of Delhi Low-income Families Spend 15% Of Income On Drinking Water
At least 34 per cent of Delhi's low-income households spend 15 per cent of their monthly income accessing basic drinking water, according to a survey released by an NGO.
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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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Study Finds Proximity To Trees Associated With Healthier Newborn Outcomes
Drexel University research reveals that expanding urban tree cover can significantly improve public health and reduce mortality rates, especially in low-income areas, emphasizing the role of green spaces in promoting environmental equity.
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Study Explains How Traffic Noise, Pollution Are Linked To Infertility
Roughly one in six people are affected by infertility worldwide. And with more than half the worlds population now living in urban areas, researchers are interested in whether living in noisy and polluted cities could be to blame.
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Why People In These Cities Are Removing Concrete Pavements
The practice helps improve urban environments by reducing stormwater runoff, enhancing soil health, and creating green spaces. It is often part of broader efforts to develop more sustainable and eco-friendly urban areas.
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Elina Vara: Where Gastronomy Meets Serenity In The Heart Of Chattarpur Farms
Escape the urban chaos and enter a serene oasis at Chattarpur Farms. Elina Vara offers sustainable, allergen-free dining in a picturesque setting. Founder's passion and farm-to-table ethos shine through a simple yet exceptional menu. Experience culinary bliss amidst nature's embrace.
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Uber to Launch All-Electric Uber Green Service in India; Unveils Partnership With EV Makers
Ride-hailing app Uber on Wednesday announced partnerships with various electric vehicle makers and other entities in India to accelerate the transition of its partners towards sustainable mobility. The company said it has expanded its partnership with EV fleet partners Lithium Urban Technologies, Everest Fleet, and Moove in order to deploy 25,000 e...
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75 "Gobar-Dhan" Plants To Save Cities From Garbage Landfills: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government is making efforts to free thousands of acres of land in the country's urban areas from piles of garbage, which was being dumped there for decades, and convert these places into green zones
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New German Vice-Chancellor A 'Super' Minister Of Energy, Climate, Economy
Robert Habeck, who will lead a new "super ministry" for climate, energy and the economy in the incoming German government, is the urbane Greens co-leader who helped turn the party into a major electoral force.
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Bengaluru Metro: Way Behind Schedule But Still On The Right Track
For an urban transport system meant to de-clog one of India's most liveable cities, Namma Metro is still only beginning to make a difference to Bengaluru which continued to add over 1,500 vehicles to its clogged roads every single day till pandemic struck. Even the addition of 6 km today on the north-south Green Line still only means a cumulative 4...
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Germany To Invest 1 Billion Euros For Green Urban Mobility In India
German Chancellor Angela Merkel today pledged to invest 1 billion euros over the next five years on environmentally-friendly urban mobility in India.
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"Whoever Looked At Pollution In Delhi Yesterday...": Angela Merkel Pitch
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday made a pitch for speeding up several environment friendly projects such as the introduction of electric buses to replace diesel ones used for public transport in urban centres, expressing concern at the alarming pollution levels in New Delhi.
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Germany To Give 1 Billion Euros To India To Lower Green House Gas Effect
India and Germany today agreed to provide financial support to climate initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with the latter expressing its readiness to provide one billion euros to India for green urban mobility.
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Delhi To Develop 17 Urban Forests To Boost Green Cover, Combat Air Pollution
The Delhi government is set to transform 15 scattered patches of vacant land across the national capital into dense urban forests, called 'Namo Vans,' to enhance the city's green cover and combat air pollution.
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Delhi To Have 10 "Namo Van" To Boost Green Cover, Combat Pollution: Rekha Gupta
Delhi government will develop 10 "Namo Van" across the city to enhance green cover and combat air pollution, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday.
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One-Third Of Delhi Low-income Families Spend 15% Of Income On Drinking Water
At least 34 per cent of Delhi's low-income households spend 15 per cent of their monthly income accessing basic drinking water, according to a survey released by an NGO.
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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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Study Finds Proximity To Trees Associated With Healthier Newborn Outcomes
Drexel University research reveals that expanding urban tree cover can significantly improve public health and reduce mortality rates, especially in low-income areas, emphasizing the role of green spaces in promoting environmental equity.
-
Study Explains How Traffic Noise, Pollution Are Linked To Infertility
Roughly one in six people are affected by infertility worldwide. And with more than half the worlds population now living in urban areas, researchers are interested in whether living in noisy and polluted cities could be to blame.
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Why People In These Cities Are Removing Concrete Pavements
The practice helps improve urban environments by reducing stormwater runoff, enhancing soil health, and creating green spaces. It is often part of broader efforts to develop more sustainable and eco-friendly urban areas.
-
Elina Vara: Where Gastronomy Meets Serenity In The Heart Of Chattarpur Farms
Escape the urban chaos and enter a serene oasis at Chattarpur Farms. Elina Vara offers sustainable, allergen-free dining in a picturesque setting. Founder's passion and farm-to-table ethos shine through a simple yet exceptional menu. Experience culinary bliss amidst nature's embrace.
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Uber to Launch All-Electric Uber Green Service in India; Unveils Partnership With EV Makers
Ride-hailing app Uber on Wednesday announced partnerships with various electric vehicle makers and other entities in India to accelerate the transition of its partners towards sustainable mobility. The company said it has expanded its partnership with EV fleet partners Lithium Urban Technologies, Everest Fleet, and Moove in order to deploy 25,000 e...
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75 "Gobar-Dhan" Plants To Save Cities From Garbage Landfills: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government is making efforts to free thousands of acres of land in the country's urban areas from piles of garbage, which was being dumped there for decades, and convert these places into green zones
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New German Vice-Chancellor A 'Super' Minister Of Energy, Climate, Economy
Robert Habeck, who will lead a new "super ministry" for climate, energy and the economy in the incoming German government, is the urbane Greens co-leader who helped turn the party into a major electoral force.
-
Bengaluru Metro: Way Behind Schedule But Still On The Right Track
For an urban transport system meant to de-clog one of India's most liveable cities, Namma Metro is still only beginning to make a difference to Bengaluru which continued to add over 1,500 vehicles to its clogged roads every single day till pandemic struck. Even the addition of 6 km today on the north-south Green Line still only means a cumulative 4...
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Germany To Invest 1 Billion Euros For Green Urban Mobility In India
German Chancellor Angela Merkel today pledged to invest 1 billion euros over the next five years on environmentally-friendly urban mobility in India.
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"Whoever Looked At Pollution In Delhi Yesterday...": Angela Merkel Pitch
German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Saturday made a pitch for speeding up several environment friendly projects such as the introduction of electric buses to replace diesel ones used for public transport in urban centres, expressing concern at the alarming pollution levels in New Delhi.
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Germany To Give 1 Billion Euros To India To Lower Green House Gas Effect
India and Germany today agreed to provide financial support to climate initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with the latter expressing its readiness to provide one billion euros to India for green urban mobility.
