Page 18 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Cold wave grips Delhi; air quality slips to 'very poor' category
The weatherman has forecast mainly clear skies for the day with moderate fog on Tuesday morning.
 "Cold wave grips Delhi; air quality slips to 'very poor' category")
NGT asks authorities to curtail vehicle registration if no parking space
In case the number of vehicles exceed the capacity, there should be an action plan for providing adequate additional parking space, the tribunal said.
 "NGT asks authorities to curtail vehicle registration if no parking space")
India's crumbling cities: Ageing Kolkata bent by pollution, poor infra
The second of a five-part series highlights serious pollution, poor infrastructure, and rising sea levels as the ills of urbanisation that afflict the city
 "India's crumbling cities: Ageing Kolkata bent by pollution, poor infra")
SC partially lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR region
The apex court perused the affidavit filed by CPCB which said however that no construction should be permitted during 6 PM to 6 AM
 "SC partially lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR region")
Delhli continues to suffer as air quality slips to very poor category
The overall air quality in the city was 370 at 9.45 am; it was 'severe' with an AQI of 404 at 4 pm Friday
 "Delhli continues to suffer as air quality slips to very poor category")
States, UTs given Rs 118 cr in 2009-19 period to tackle air pollution: Govt
Funding details of New Delhi were missing from the data shared by the ministry
 "States, UTs given Rs 118 cr in 2009-19 period to tackle air pollution: Govt")
Air purifier: An investment in health where price point takes a backseat
Air quality impacts not just the lungs but other organs too, apart from devastating overall well-being. Choose an air purifier that specifically addresses the requirements of your living space
 "Air purifier: An investment in health where price point takes a backseat")
No Indian study has shown pollution reduces life:Javadekar tells Lok Sabha
Indian studies have not shown a correlation between shortening of life and pollution, the Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change said.
 "No Indian study has shown pollution reduces life:Javadekar tells Lok Sabha")
Air quality nears 'very poor' levels as mercury drops to season's lowest
Further deterioration to the 'very poor' category is forecast for December 3
 "Air quality nears 'very poor' levels as mercury drops to season's lowest")
Dyson Pure Hot + Cool air purifier review: Expensive but worth every penny
Struggling for a breath of fresh air in a polluted city? The Dyson Pure Hot + Cool all-season air purifier may be a worthy product, but does it justify its premium price tag of Rs 54,900?
 "Dyson Pure Hot + Cool air purifier review: Expensive but worth every penny")
Don't tell govts to buy 'inefficient' smog towers: Environmentalists to SC
Earlier this week, the apex court asked the Centre to take concrete decision within 10 days on having smog towers in Delhi-National Capital Region to combat pollution
 "Don't tell govts to buy 'inefficient' smog towers: Environmentalists to SC")
Haryana reduced stubble burning by 45%, complete prevention in 2 yrs
Stubble burning in Haryana and Punjab in October-November is considered one of the major reasons behind the annual episodes of smog in Delhi-NCR
 "Haryana reduced stubble burning by 45%, complete prevention in 2 yrs")
Delhi-NCR's air quality best in 55 days, slight dip likely on Friday
Most of the 37 air quality monitoring stations in Delhi recorded AQI in the 'satisfactory' category. Pusa registered the best AQI of 64
Delhi breathes easy as rains, wind bring air quality to 'moderate' level
The national capital and its suburbs recorded light rains on Wednesday. A few areas in the region also received hail
SC mulls smog towers, anti-smog gun to fight air pollution in Delhi
The bench observed the life span of millions of citizens has already been shortened due to pollution
 "SC mulls smog towers, anti-smog gun to fight air pollution in Delhi")
Get explosives, better kill all in one go: SC to states on toxic air
The bench said "not only the state machinery is responsible but farmers are also responsible for this"
 "Get explosives, better kill all in one go: SC to states on toxic air")
SC slams Punjab, Haryana for stubble burning despite its orders
"Why people are in this gas chamber? You better finish them all. This wrong is going on for long," the Court said
 "SC slams Punjab, Haryana for stubble burning despite its orders")
Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' category, aided by moderate wind speed
Pollution levels in Delhi-NCR further dropped on Sunday with moderate winds sweeping the region.
 "Delhi air quality improves to 'poor' category, aided by moderate wind speed")
Delhi's air quality records marginal improvement due to high wind speed
The overall air quality index in the city read 340 at 9 am, down from 360 at 4 pm on Friday
 "Delhi's air quality records marginal improvement due to high wind speed")
Caring about air
There is a larger question here about health and politics that we must engage with
