Environment

Saurav Gupta -November 5, 2024

Delhi’s green war room: Revolutionising air quality management with 88% complaint resolution

Delhi’s green war room: Revolutionising air quality management with 88% complaint resolution

The dedicated facility combats bad air through coordinated monitoring and a Seven-Point Action Plan, leveraging technology, data analysis, and public engagement for effective solutions

Saurav Gupta -October 25, 2024

Delhi: Authorities intensify efforts as air quality dips into “very poor” category

Delhi: Authorities intensify efforts as air quality dips into “very poor” category

City agencies, led by Chief Minister Atishi, introduce stricter regulations to fight rising dust pollution

Patriot Bureau -October 4, 2024

IIT Delhi study reveals fixing civic issues can reduce air pollution in urban areas

IIT Delhi study reveals fixing civic issues can reduce air pollution in urban areas

The study titled "The Impact of the Dispersed Sources Program on Local Air Quality," conducted by IIT Delhi, showcased an average 15 per cent reduction in PM2.5 levels

Saurav Gupta -August 6, 2024

Does Delhi need the Miyawaki method?

Does Delhi need the Miyawaki method?

Environmentalists say Miyawaki method of creating green spaces should be avoided in areas with natural grasslands as forests created on the basis of the Japanese technique do not replicate the diversity and complexity of natural forests

Idrees Bukhtiyar -June 28, 2024

Monuments at Sanjay Van to be restored 

Monuments at Sanjay Van to be restored 

Sanjay Van, a forest area which includes ruins from 12th century, will see work on Anang Tal, Lal Kot Baoli and two unnamed structures

Tanisha Saxena -June 25, 2024

bioQ: Penning a sustainable future

bioQ: Penning a sustainable future

bioQ, an initiative taken to address the environmental impact of stationery, has introduced a pen that includes recycled paper refill, non-toxic ink, and body made of paper, bamboo or metal

Saurav Gupta -June 7, 2024

Urbanisation makes Mungeshpur hottest region in Delhi

Urbanisation makes Mungeshpur hottest region in Delhi

Residents of the area and experts blame rapid industrialisation over the last decade as well as the area’s proximity to Rajasthan for the sudden rise in temperature

Saurav Gupta -May 29, 2024

Delhi temperature shatters records as Mungeshpur bakes at 52.3 degrees Celsius

Delhi temperature shatters records as Mungeshpur bakes at 52.3 degrees Celsius

Power demand at an all-time high after mercury in the North West Delhi locality breaches 50-degree mark