Environment
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
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Power demand at an all-time high after mercury in the North West Delhi locality breaches 50-degree mark
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Battling heatwave, Delhi’s voters find relief at polling stations equipped with shade tents, cold water, and medical assistance, thanks to proactive measures by the Election Commission
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Suresh Nautiyal, founder of India Greens Party, feels environmental concerns are not taken seriously by political parties and his efforts too are facing financial hurdles
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Global plastic treaty sees no agreement, but a push for breakthrough against pollution has been made
Delhi generates around 11,500 tonnes of garbage every day of which 10% is plastic. If there is a surge in the recycling sector, the city may see a transition of waste workers from informal to more formal employment
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According to the Centre’s Commission for Air Quality Management, Delhi saw only seven days with air quality index (AQI) greater than 200 in April this year
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The second half of the monsoon is expected to witness heavy rain; ‘India needs a taluka-level forecasting system’
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The theme for this year’s Earth Day is ‘Planet vs Plastics’ recognising the threat from production and consumption of plastic
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