Page 6 - Air Pollution In India

SC says odd-even not a solution as Delhi air pollution only worsened

A bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said, "Do not give exemption to two-wheelers, and it will work"

Solutions to stubble burning exist, changing mindset is key: A K Padhee

Substituting Kharif paddy with other remunerative crops (like cotton, maize, soybean, fruits and vegetables, etc suiting the market) is one solution, says Padhee

How to end Delhi's pollution

A concerted approach combining better regulation, environmental awareness creation and commercial logic can incentivise farmers to adopt cleaner practices

Caring about air

There is a larger question here about health and politics that we must engage with

National Clean Air Programme: Tharoor suggests framework to fight pollution

Tharoor asserted that there is a need to work together in a collaborative spirit to deal with this perennial issue.

Air pollution: Comprehensive plan for Delhi-NCR identified, says Javadekar

Rajya Sabha took up air pollution calling attention notice when it reconvened at 2 pm after an adjournment.

Not just health, Delhi's air is also toxic for economy facing a slowdown

India's losses from air pollution increased more than four times to $560 billion between 1990 and 2013, according to the World Bank

Air pollution: AirAsia has masks for those flying to Delhi from 4 cities

In the winters, there is a dip in the minimum temperature that makes the air cold and heavy, making it easier for accumulation of pollutants close to the ground, the airline said.

Ola, Microsoft to measure real-time street level air quality data in Delhi

The project is set to begin this month and is expected to collect millions of data points over the course of one year to complete the spectrum of variation in Delhi's air-pollution.

Air pollution: Govt to hold high-level meeting with top officials on Monday

Officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs will also be present, who will put forth measures required for more effective traffic management

Oxybar to oxygen cylinders, Delhiites use different means for fresh air

When pollution levels have spiked, portable oxygen cylinders are also in vogue and are being bought through e-commerce sites

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 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 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.

Air pollution: Stop stubble burning immediately, says Delhi minister

Gahlot also said distribution of machinery to farmers, for in-situ stubble management, should be expedited to ensure that this problem does not recur.

Give UP, Haryana, Punjab farmers machines to help stop stubble burning: PM

This came on a day the Supreme Court lashed out at authorities for failing to curb severe air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region.

Delhi air pollution: SC raps states, asks 'how can you let people die'

Venugopal said that areas in Punjab and Haryana can be divided into zones and stubble burning can be allowed in a particular zone on a given day.

Action plan for Delhi

Pollution requires a holistic response

PM Modi reviews Delhi's air pollution, Gujarat cyclone situations

Principal Secretary to Prime Minister PK Mishra and Principal Advisor to Prime Minister PK Sinha were amongst those present in the meeting

Don't blame farmers for air pollution, set up rice bio-parks: Swaminathan

In South India, stubble is not burnt as there is economic value as animal feed, he said sharing he had been pointing out for years many economic usage of rice straw.