Page 20 - Latest Updates on Air Quality Index
Time to shun politics and curb air pollution jointly: Kejriwal to Javadekar
The national capital witnessed a dip in pollution levels on Saturday morning even as the air quality in the city remained in the "severe" category.
 "Time to shun politics and curb air pollution jointly: Kejriwal to Javadekar")
Delhi's air quality still in 'severe' category
An AQI between 201 and 300 is considered 'poor', 301-400 'very poor' and 401-500 'severe'.
 "Delhi's air quality still in 'severe' category")
Choking to death, for many millennia
We all, but those brought up in a metropolis, remember the days when the air was at least breathable. But even those days of the past weren't pristine
 "Choking to death, for many millennia")
Delhi air pollution: Odd-even scheme not a solution, says Supreme Court
SC said that despite the implementation of the scheme, the pollution levels have continued to increase
 "Delhi air pollution: Odd-even scheme not a solution, says Supreme Court")
Delhi smog: Drizzle may delay recovery; air quality may improve by Sunday
The situation may worsen due to a drizzle on Friday night
 "Delhi smog: Drizzle may delay recovery; air quality may improve by Sunday")
Delhi air pollution: Javadekar calls for joint action by all agencies
Javadekar said it was not the time for different agencies to blame each other
 "Delhi air pollution: Javadekar calls for joint action by all agencies")
Delhi air pollution: SC summons Punjab, Haryana, UP, Delhi chief secys
The Centre also told the bench that it is examining feasibility of putting up smog towers to reduce pollution in Delhi
 "Delhi air pollution: SC summons Punjab, Haryana, UP, Delhi chief secys")
Top officials skip key parliamentary panel meet on NCR pollution: Report
The officials who skipped the meeting included top officials of the Environment Ministry, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and municipal commissioners, sources said
 "Top officials skip key parliamentary panel meet on NCR pollution: Report")
Final call on extending odd-even scheme will be taken on Monday: Kejriwal
The road-rationing scheme, rolled out on November 4, ends on Friday
Delhi-NCR continues to breathe toxic air, pollution nears 'emergency' zone
In NCR, Ghaziabad (467), Greater Noida (462), Gurgaon (447), Faridabad (446) and Noida (470) also reeled under the toxic smog
Air pollution caused 500,000 deaths in 2016; 97k died due to coal burning
It said coal phase-out is essential, not only as a key measure to mitigate climate change, but also to reduce morbidity and mortality from air pollution.
 "Air pollution caused 500,000 deaths in 2016; 97k died due to coal burning")
Delhi-NCR air quality remains severe; students write to PM about pollution
The PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels were nearly eight times higher than the normal limits at several locations in the city
Climate change to hurt health of children born in India for life: Lancet
Indian children, who are already exposed to bad air and are particularly susceptible to malnutrition and infectious diseases, will experience greater impacts of climate change
 "Climate change to hurt health of children born in India for life: Lancet")
Air pollution in Delhi-NCR nears 'emergency' zone; schools shut till Friday
The extreme condition has prompted the authorities to order closure of schools till November 15 -- a second time in two weeks
Delhi pollution: Stubble burning major contributor in 2019, says CPCB Secy
He suggested undertaking a special drive in the city to remove construction and demolition waste and garbage every year before October.
 "Delhi pollution: Stubble burning major contributor in 2019, says CPCB Secy")
Delhi air pollution: Western wind may bring relief by Friday, says SAFAR
A large number of children were exposed to the harmful levels of pollution as schools remained open.
 "Delhi air pollution: Western wind may bring relief by Friday, says SAFAR")
CM Kejriwal hints at extending odd-even scheme as Delhi air quality worsens
This is the third edition of the odd-even restrictions on private vehicles in Delhi
 "CM Kejriwal hints at extending odd-even scheme as Delhi air quality worsens")
SC asks govt to explore feasibility of Japanese tech to fight air pollution
The development comes as Delhi's air quality neared the "emergency" zone for the second time in a fortnight
 "SC asks govt to explore feasibility of Japanese tech to fight air pollution")
NCR air quality nears 'emergency'; odd-even back but schools remain open
A large number of children were exposed to the harmful spike in pollution as schools remained opened on Wednesday
 "NCR air quality nears 'emergency'; odd-even back but schools remain open")
Top events today: Shiv Sena plea against Prez rule, BRICS Summit, and more
From Trump impeachment hearing to Supreme Court deciding whether or not the CJI office comes under the ambit of RTI, Business Standard brings you the top events for the day
 "Top events today: Shiv Sena plea against Prez rule, BRICS Summit, and more")
