pollution

Patriot Bureau -February 19, 2024

Smog towers, cloud seeding not sustainable solutions to India’s air pollution crisis: US scientist

Smog towers, cloud seeding not sustainable solutions to India’s air pollution crisis: US scientist

Regarding smog towers, the scientist suggests that while they can remove some pollution, they are not effective on a large scale. He compares their impact to trying to dry a river with a bath towel

Patriot Bureau -November 26, 2023

Delhi’s air remains in ‘very poor’ category

Delhi’s air remains in ‘very poor’ category

The current air quality situation reflects a concerning trend, underscoring the need for sustained efforts to combat air pollution in the region

Patriot Bureau -November 26, 2023

Coal-based power plants major contributor to air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Report

Coal-based power plants major contributor to air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Report

The data utilized for the analysis is extracted from the environmental status reports of these plants, available on the website of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), a technical arm of the Union Ministry of Power, covering the period from April 2022 to August 2023

Patriot Bureau -November 18, 2023

GRAP Stage-IV curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves

GRAP Stage-IV curbs revoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves

The GRAP-4 restrictions, which barred the entry of polluting vehicles from other states, mandated work from home for 50% employees and barred offline classes for primary school children, had came into effect on November 5

Patriot Bureau -November 16, 2023

Pollution escape

Pollution escape

Nestled within a few hours' reach from Delhi are quiet retreats, where the air is cleaner, and the landscapes are soothing

Patriot Bureau -November 3, 2023

World Cup: Coughing Bangladeshis cancel practice due to severe pollution

World Cup: Coughing Bangladeshis cancel practice due to severe pollution

Visitors don’t want to risk any illness ahead of a match against Sri Lanka, where they will play only for pride

Patriot Bureau -November 2, 2023

Risk of type-2 diabetes likely to increase by pollution, Indian study says

Risk of type-2 diabetes likely to increase by pollution, Indian study says

The study conducted in Delhi and Chennai found that inhaling air with high amounts of fine pollution particles (PM2.5) -- 30 times thinner than a strand of hair -- led to high blood sugar levels and increased type-2 diabetes incidence.

Patriot Bureau -November 1, 2023

Only electric, CNG, BS-VI diesel buses from Haryana can enter Delhi from today

Only electric, CNG, BS-VI diesel buses from Haryana can enter Delhi from today

This measure is aimed at addressing air pollution caused by diesel-powered buses in the region, with the overarching goal of transitioning to electric vehicles