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ALERT: Indian cities top global pollution list; Punjab, Haryana among worst hit, Mumbai And Kolkata outside top 10 – see full AQI rankings
Air Quality Index continues to stay in the red zone as the combination of pollution, fog, and low wind speeds leads to persistent haze in Delhi, NCR, and other regions. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI) measured at 2:30 pm on November 2,...
Delhi Pollution: Air in ‘severe’ category as AQI crosses 400 in most areas
Delhi News Delhi breathes 'severe' to 'very poor' quality air as the AQI in most areas remain above 400. The GRAP-II previously invoked by the Central Pollution Control Board remains in place. Delhi weather and pollution: AQI crosses 400 mark in...
Delhi AQI drops to 'very poor' as pollution spikes across NCR today, experts warn further deterioration
Delhi’s air quality dropped sharply on Sunday morning, with the city recording “very poor” pollution levels and some areas touching “severe” levels. Dense smog and calm winds lowered visibility and trapped pollutants close to the ground, affecting...
Pollution Crisis: Why a Leading Lung Specialist Urges People to Move Out of Delhi-NCR?
Top Pulmonologist Warns Delhi-NCR Residents to Move Out Amid Pollution Crisis Even as Delhi-NCR continues to reel under the “very poor” category air, there has been a dramatic surge in the city’s serious health crises, according to a senior...
View from The Hill: Nationals dump net zero – say Australia shouldn’t cut emissions faster than comparable countries
Once again, the Nationals have got out in front of the Liberals on a key issue, this time net zero, announcing on Sunday they were dumping their commitment to it. This is not unexpected, but more than awkward for their Coalition partner. It makes...
India News | APCB, Aaranyak Launch 'Pollution Abating Schools' Initiative in Guwahati
Guwahati (Assam) [India], November 2 (ANI): The Assam Pollution Control Board (APCB), in collaboration with Aaranyak, launched the "Pollution Abating Schools in Guwahati" project, aiming to promote environmental awareness and sustainable practices...
Stronger international collaboration can accelerate country efforts to reduce emissions across key sectors, new report finds
Acting together, countries, companies and international initiatives can harmonise standards, aggregate demand and mobilise finance in ways that are nearly impossible to achieve in isolation, according to the latest Breakthrough Agenda report. The...
Pollution board warns against ‘fakes’ operating in its name
Delhi AQI Today: ‘Severe’ Air, Smog Chokes City; This Area Records Highest Pollution Level
Smog Blankets Delhi as Air Quality Slips to ‘Severe’, Wazirpur Records Worst Pollution Levels Photo : PTI New Delhi: As the national capital woke up under a thick blanket of smog on Sunday morning, air quality in several parts of Delhi plunged to...
Delhi pollution update: National capital wakes up to toxic air as AQI levels breach ‘very poor’ category
Home News Delhi pollution update: National capital wakes up to toxic air as AQI levels breach very poor category Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 372 at 6:30 a.m., firmly placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. Delhi pollution-...
Pollution data can’t be manipulated, stop ‘bothering’ people: CM to AAP
An anti-smog gun spraying water droplets to curb rising air pollution at North Campus in New Delhi on Friday. | Photo Credit: PTI New Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday told the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to stop “bothering” people with...
Pollution data cannot be tampered, says CM
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday lambasted the AAP and said that pollution data cannot be tampered with and advised the “unemployed” Opposition to stick to singing songs. Her response came after the AAP criticised the Government’s cloud...
Chief Secretary reviews pollution control measures in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: An organisational meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja was held Saturday in collaboration with the Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) to review the implementation of various pollution control measures and schemes...
Nationals vote to scrap net zero, pledge to tie Australia’s emissions cuts to the OECD average
The Nationals have scrapped their party’s commitment to a net zero target for Australia, setting the stage for a potential split in the Coalition once the Liberals decide their policy. Nationals leader David Littleproud says his party has “put a...
Overcoming Scope 3 Emissions: Collaborative Approaches for Supply Chain Decarbonization
While the word sustainability might not be as omnipresent, companies need to make their sustainability goals explicit. This is the conclusion of the report, "State of Supply Chain Sustainability 2025," issued on October 28 by the MIT Center for...
Delhi Air Pollution: National Capital Chokes As AQI Breaches 400 Mark; Thick Smog Envelops NCR (Watch Video)
New Delhi, November 2: The national capital witnessed a sharp deterioration in air quality on Sunday morning, with pollution levels slipping deep into the ‘very poor’ category and touching ‘severe’ levels in several parts of Delhi-NCR. A blanket...
It takes EVs just 2 years on the road to beat gas cars on emissions
A new study has looked into whether electric cars are really better for the environment than gas-powered cars. It turns out that this is indeed the case: after two years of use, EVs start reducing their total carbon footprint compared to gas cars....
UPDATE: Nats back O’Brien on emissions plan
CAQM, CII Join Forces to Combat Worsening Air Pollution in Delhi NCR
CAQM Chairperson Rajesh Verma stated that the Indian industry has a critical responsibility in improving air quality. A MoU was signed between CAQM and CII to collaborate on managing air quality and scaling up clean economy solutions in Delhi NCR....
IFA and MII part of global call for split-gas GHG emissions reporting
Beef and Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is leading a call by global agricultural organisations for countries to take a split-gas approach when reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Over 30 organisations across 14 countries, as well as several...