Environment
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, 24 of the 37 monitoring stations recorded the AQI in the “severe” category around 11 am
[…]On Monday night, people in Delhi flouted the ban on firecrackers with impunity. PM2.5 concentration at most places in the capital was over 550 micrograms per cubic metre by 1 am
[…]For the first time in 102 days, the pollution level increased to a point where the air quality was seen in the poor category
[…]The decision was taken at a meeting of officials from environment, transport and traffic departments on September 29 during which modalities and implementation of the plan were discussed, he said.
[…]Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday will preside over an important meeting to address department-wise responsibilities under the 15-point winter action plan to combat air pollution in the season
[…]Delhi-based designer Midushi Kochhar fashions artefacts out of eggshells and shoes out of palm leaves to ensure that our lifestyles do not weigh heavy on the environment. It’s a form of minimalism, she says
[…]Lush green forests, rich biodiversity and clean air seem impossible in the national capital. But Green Yatra is changing the odds through Miyawaki urban forests
[…]The ban on Single Use Plastics (SUP) came into effect on 1 July. Following the ban, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) proposed a few alternatives for plastic products. Patriot looks into the viability of these products and the current situation after two weeks of the ban
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