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India's Air Quality Far Short Of United Nations' Standards: Official
India's air quality is far short of WHO standards and more than 40 per cent of its population still relies on biomass fuels, leading to deaths every year, an official from the United Nations body has said.
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All Delhi School Classes Go Online After Top Court Rap Over Air Pollution
The Delhi and Haryana governments on Monday suspended physical classes for standards 10 and 12 in the national capital and neighbouring Gurugram.
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States Informed To Comply With Emission Standards: Air Quality Panel To Supreme Court
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has informed the Supreme Court that it has asked the Delhi government and the neighbouring states for strict compliance with the emission standards and pollution norms.
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Delhi Residents Lose Nearly 12 Years Of Their Lives To Air Pollution: Report
Even by India's own national standards, the residents stand to lose 8.5 years of life expectancy if current pollution levels persist.
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Biden Strengthens US Air Quality Regulations, Angering Industry Groups
President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday announced tough new air quality standards it said were sorely needed to protect the health of vulnerable communities, though industry groups have said the move would devastate domestic manufacturing.
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No Country Met WHO Air Quality Standards In 2021: Data
Not a single country managed to meet the World Health Organization's (WHO) air quality standard in 2021, a survey of pollution data in 6,475 cities showed on Tuesday, and smog even rebounded in some regions after a COVID-related dip.
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"Need To Strictly Enforce Laws To Minimize Pollution": Air Quality Panel
The newly-constituted Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas on Monday stressed on the need for enforcing existing laws, directions and standard operating procedures to minimize air pollution on an emergency basis.
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Cutting Household Fuel Can Improve India's Air Quality Standards
Household fuels are the single biggest source of outdoor air pollution in India.
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Green Court Directs 6 States To Provide Action Plan On Air Pollution
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed six states to submit action plans for bringing air quality standards within the prescribed norms by April 30, failing which they would be liable to pay environment compensation of Rs 1 crore each.
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Delhi Government Starts Trials Of Olectra-BYD eBuzz K9 Electric Bus To Combat Pollution
The air quality in Delhi-NCR has been at its worst over the past week and the state government is taking dramatic steps to curb the deteriorating air pollution. In a positive step towards the same direction, the Delhi government has initiated the trials of zero-emission and noise-free electric buses in the capital today. Olectra-BYD's 12-metre elec...
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"Indians Will Live 4 years Longer If...": WHO Offers Advice
Indians would live for about four years longer on an average if the country meets the WHO's air quality standards, according to a new study.
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Air Quality To Worsen In India By 2050: These Foods May Help Fight Effects Of Air Pollution
A new researchled by scientists from the School of Earth and Environment at the University of Leeds has shown that implementing stricter emission standards in India can save thousands of lives.
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EU Takes Germany, UK And Others To Court Over Air Pollution
The European Commission said Thursday it is taking Germany, France, the United Kingdom and three other EU countries to court for failing to comply with the bloc's air quality standards.
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EU Summons France, Germany, UK To 'Final Chance' Pollution Talks
The EU summoned ministers from France, Germany, Britain and six other polluting member states for a "final chance" on Tuesday to comply with air quality standards.
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Delhi Pollution Hits 'Severe' Levels, City Wakes Up To Thick Smog
Delhi woke up to 'severe' air quality today under a blanket of thick haze, as pollution levels breached the permissible standards by multiple times.
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India's Air Quality Far Short Of United Nations' Standards: Official
India's air quality is far short of WHO standards and more than 40 per cent of its population still relies on biomass fuels, leading to deaths every year, an official from the United Nations body has said.
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All Delhi School Classes Go Online After Top Court Rap Over Air Pollution
The Delhi and Haryana governments on Monday suspended physical classes for standards 10 and 12 in the national capital and neighbouring Gurugram.
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States Informed To Comply With Emission Standards: Air Quality Panel To Supreme Court
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has informed the Supreme Court that it has asked the Delhi government and the neighbouring states for strict compliance with the emission standards and pollution norms.
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Delhi Residents Lose Nearly 12 Years Of Their Lives To Air Pollution: Report
Even by India's own national standards, the residents stand to lose 8.5 years of life expectancy if current pollution levels persist.
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Biden Strengthens US Air Quality Regulations, Angering Industry Groups
President Joe Biden's administration on Wednesday announced tough new air quality standards it said were sorely needed to protect the health of vulnerable communities, though industry groups have said the move would devastate domestic manufacturing.
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No Country Met WHO Air Quality Standards In 2021: Data
Not a single country managed to meet the World Health Organization's (WHO) air quality standard in 2021, a survey of pollution data in 6,475 cities showed on Tuesday, and smog even rebounded in some regions after a COVID-related dip.
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"Need To Strictly Enforce Laws To Minimize Pollution": Air Quality Panel
The newly-constituted Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas on Monday stressed on the need for enforcing existing laws, directions and standard operating procedures to minimize air pollution on an emergency basis.
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Cutting Household Fuel Can Improve India's Air Quality Standards
Household fuels are the single biggest source of outdoor air pollution in India.
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Green Court Directs 6 States To Provide Action Plan On Air Pollution
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed six states to submit action plans for bringing air quality standards within the prescribed norms by April 30, failing which they would be liable to pay environment compensation of Rs 1 crore each.
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Delhi Government Starts Trials Of Olectra-BYD eBuzz K9 Electric Bus To Combat Pollution
The air quality in Delhi-NCR has been at its worst over the past week and the state government is taking dramatic steps to curb the deteriorating air pollution. In a positive step towards the same direction, the Delhi government has initiated the trials of zero-emission and noise-free electric buses in the capital today. Olectra-BYD's 12-metre elec...
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"Indians Will Live 4 years Longer If...": WHO Offers Advice
Indians would live for about four years longer on an average if the country meets the WHO's air quality standards, according to a new study.
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Air Quality To Worsen In India By 2050: These Foods May Help Fight Effects Of Air Pollution
A new researchled by scientists from the School of Earth and Environment at the University of Leeds has shown that implementing stricter emission standards in India can save thousands of lives.
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EU Takes Germany, UK And Others To Court Over Air Pollution
The European Commission said Thursday it is taking Germany, France, the United Kingdom and three other EU countries to court for failing to comply with the bloc's air quality standards.
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EU Summons France, Germany, UK To 'Final Chance' Pollution Talks
The EU summoned ministers from France, Germany, Britain and six other polluting member states for a "final chance" on Tuesday to comply with air quality standards.
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Delhi Pollution Hits 'Severe' Levels, City Wakes Up To Thick Smog
Delhi woke up to 'severe' air quality today under a blanket of thick haze, as pollution levels breached the permissible standards by multiple times.
