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Delhi Government May Conduct Artificial Rain Trial To Combat Air Pollution
The Delhi government is likely to conduct a trial for artificial rain in May as part of its efforts to tackle air pollution, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Thursday.
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'You Let 1 Lakh Vehicles Pollute...': BJP Targets Arvind Kejriwal Over Report
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa has accused Arvind Kejriwal's AAP - in power before the BJP won the February election - of allowing more than 1.08 lakh vehicles to run on city roads despite each emitting high levels of carbon monoxide.
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No PUC Certificate? You Won't Be Able To Do This In Delhi From April 1
Old cars that do not have certificates to prove they are not polluting the environment will have to stay off the roads in Delhi from April 1.
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Delhi To Get 6 New Air Quality Monitoring Stations Ahead Of Winter Pollution
As part of broader strategy to tackle the expected winter pollution peak, the Delhi government will install six new air quality monitoring stations across the national capital over the next three months, Environment Minister said.
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Delhi's Petrol Ban For 15-Year-Old Vehicles Explained: All You Need To Know
The announcement to stop refuelling of 15-year-old vehicles in Delhi came from Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
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Anti-Smog Guns To Be Mandatory For High-Rise Buildings, Hotels In Delhi
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday announced that all high-rise buildings, hotels, commercial complexes, major establishments such as airports and construction sites must install anti-smog guns to curb air pollution levels.
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Lifestyle Expert Shares A Simple Tea Recipe To Cure Lung Problems, Sinus And Thick Mucus
Lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho offers a very easy tea recipe to cure pollution-related problems.
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Pollution-Free Environment Constitutional Right: High Court On Authority's Inaction
The Bombay High Court on Friday said pollution-free environment was a constitutional right, and pulled up the Maharashtra government and other authorities for their failure to tackle the issue of air pollution.
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Opinion | Why Indians Have Just Given Up On Air Pollution Crisis
While some may argue that people in Delhi are now more aware of air pollution than they were a decade back, my rebuttal would be that awareness does not mean that people are concerned.
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Opinion | You Must Outrage Over Filthy Air More Than Once A Year
Delhi welcomed us with monsoon rains and mangos. We were home. Fast forward a couple of years, in the winter of 2012, I found myself in denial about something other parents, mostly expats, were calling toxic air.
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Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study
A recent study by Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment reveals that although common contaminants like arsenic and lead are not present in harmful concentrations near the Kings Mountain lithium mine in North Carolina, high levels of lithium, rubidium, and cesium were detected in local water sources. The research, which focused on wat...
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Space Debris Accumulation in the Stratosphere Threatens Major Environmental Risks
The growing presence of satellite space junk, as more satellites enter Earth's orbit, has raised concerns about environmental impacts. Pollution from burnt-up satellites contributes to changes in atmospheric chemistry, with metals like aluminium potentially harming the ozone layer. Scientists warn that satellite re-entries are contributing to a ris...
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"Implement Pollution Rules Strictly": Delhi Minister Urges Chief Secretary
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai wrote to Chief Secretary Dharmendra on Friday, urging strict enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to address the worsening air quality in the national capital.
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Call On Work-From-Home, Odd-Even Rule To Be Taken Soon: Delhi Minister
A decision on implementing work-from-home measures and the odd-even scheme will be taken soon to tackle the city's worsening air quality, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Tuesday.
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Delhi's Severe Pollution Takes Centre Stage At COP29
Delhi's hazardous air quality was a key focus at COP29, as experts warned about the health risks of air pollution and called for immediate global action.
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Delhi Government May Conduct Artificial Rain Trial To Combat Air Pollution
The Delhi government is likely to conduct a trial for artificial rain in May as part of its efforts to tackle air pollution, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Thursday.
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'You Let 1 Lakh Vehicles Pollute...': BJP Targets Arvind Kejriwal Over Report
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa has accused Arvind Kejriwal's AAP - in power before the BJP won the February election - of allowing more than 1.08 lakh vehicles to run on city roads despite each emitting high levels of carbon monoxide.
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No PUC Certificate? You Won't Be Able To Do This In Delhi From April 1
Old cars that do not have certificates to prove they are not polluting the environment will have to stay off the roads in Delhi from April 1.
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Delhi To Get 6 New Air Quality Monitoring Stations Ahead Of Winter Pollution
As part of broader strategy to tackle the expected winter pollution peak, the Delhi government will install six new air quality monitoring stations across the national capital over the next three months, Environment Minister said.
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Delhi's Petrol Ban For 15-Year-Old Vehicles Explained: All You Need To Know
The announcement to stop refuelling of 15-year-old vehicles in Delhi came from Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
-
Anti-Smog Guns To Be Mandatory For High-Rise Buildings, Hotels In Delhi
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday announced that all high-rise buildings, hotels, commercial complexes, major establishments such as airports and construction sites must install anti-smog guns to curb air pollution levels.
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Lifestyle Expert Shares A Simple Tea Recipe To Cure Lung Problems, Sinus And Thick Mucus
Lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho offers a very easy tea recipe to cure pollution-related problems.
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Pollution-Free Environment Constitutional Right: High Court On Authority's Inaction
The Bombay High Court on Friday said pollution-free environment was a constitutional right, and pulled up the Maharashtra government and other authorities for their failure to tackle the issue of air pollution.
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Opinion | Why Indians Have Just Given Up On Air Pollution Crisis
While some may argue that people in Delhi are now more aware of air pollution than they were a decade back, my rebuttal would be that awareness does not mean that people are concerned.
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Opinion | You Must Outrage Over Filthy Air More Than Once A Year
Delhi welcomed us with monsoon rains and mangos. We were home. Fast forward a couple of years, in the winter of 2012, I found myself in denial about something other parents, mostly expats, were calling toxic air.
-
Lithium Mining Could Have Drastic Impact on Water Quality and Environment, Says Study
A recent study by Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment reveals that although common contaminants like arsenic and lead are not present in harmful concentrations near the Kings Mountain lithium mine in North Carolina, high levels of lithium, rubidium, and cesium were detected in local water sources. The research, which focused on wat...
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Space Debris Accumulation in the Stratosphere Threatens Major Environmental Risks
The growing presence of satellite space junk, as more satellites enter Earth's orbit, has raised concerns about environmental impacts. Pollution from burnt-up satellites contributes to changes in atmospheric chemistry, with metals like aluminium potentially harming the ozone layer. Scientists warn that satellite re-entries are contributing to a ris...
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"Implement Pollution Rules Strictly": Delhi Minister Urges Chief Secretary
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai wrote to Chief Secretary Dharmendra on Friday, urging strict enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to address the worsening air quality in the national capital.
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Call On Work-From-Home, Odd-Even Rule To Be Taken Soon: Delhi Minister
A decision on implementing work-from-home measures and the odd-even scheme will be taken soon to tackle the city's worsening air quality, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Tuesday.
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Delhi's Severe Pollution Takes Centre Stage At COP29
Delhi's hazardous air quality was a key focus at COP29, as experts warned about the health risks of air pollution and called for immediate global action.
