Page 15 - Delhi Pollution
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
 "Solutions to stubble burning exist, changing mindset is key: A K 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
 "How to end Delhi's pollution")
Get explosives, kill them in one go: SC rebukes govt over air pollution
The air quality in the national capital continues to be in the 'poor' category with overall AQI docking at 218 today
 "Get explosives, kill them in one go: SC rebukes govt over air pollution")
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")
Dealing with crop residue burning
Blaming farmers will not solve the problem. Stopping free power for irrigation and the transfer of the same subsidy to farmers in other forms alone will make a significant difference
 "Dealing with crop residue burning")
Air quality in Delhi-NCR turns 'very poor', likely to worsen on Friday
The national capital's air quality index (AQI) was 312 at 7 am on Thursday, up from 304 at 4 pm on Wednesday
 "Air quality in Delhi-NCR turns 'very poor', likely to worsen on Friday")
Air quality in Delhi-NCR continues to decline as wind speed comes down
Calm winds and low ventilation index are predicted for the next two days and the condition is conducive for the sudden accumulation of pollutants in the Delhi region
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
 "Air pollution: Govt to hold high-level meeting with top officials on Monday")
Delhi air pollution: Smog dissipates as high-velocity winds bring relief
Schools in Delhi and neighbouring Ghaziabad, Noida and Greater Noida also reopened on Saturday after remaining shut for two days in view of a harmful spike in air pollution.
 "Delhi air pollution: Smog dissipates as high-velocity winds bring relief")
Delhi air pollution: Odd-even scheme ends, fewer violators this time
The anti-pollution measure kicked-in on November 4 as the city's air quality reached the "severe" category
 "Delhi air pollution: Odd-even scheme ends, fewer violators this time")
Odd-even scheme: Was third edition of the scheme a success? Experts divided
He said exemptions to a large number of vehicles, including women drivers, commercial vehicles and two-wheelers, further reduced the efficiency of the scheme
 "Odd-even scheme: Was third edition of the scheme a success? Experts divided")
Delhi smog: Drizzle may delay recovery; air quality may improve by Sunday
The situation may worsen due to a drizzle on Friday night
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")
Will make Delhi pollution-free in 2 yrs if BJP comes to power: Manoj Tiwari
In his replies on questions related to public transport, health, roads, and pollution in the city, the Delhi BJP president attacked the Kejriwal government
 "Will make Delhi pollution-free in 2 yrs if BJP comes to power: Manoj Tiwari")
Dirty fuel-based industries in Delhi, suburbs to remain shut till Wednesday
The Supreme Court had on November 4 banned construction and demolition activities in the region till further orders
Delhi air quality 'very poor', but any drastic decline unlikely, says SAFAR
"Isolated drizzle, cloudy weather and calm winds prevented boundary layer growth and led to the accumulation of local emissions (on Thursday)," SAFAR said.
 "Delhi air quality 'very poor', but any drastic decline unlikely, says SAFAR")
A plan to check stubble burning: Kejriwal, Harsimrat share viable options
Punjab had on Tuesday recorded the season's highest farm fire count of 6,668 despite a recent Supreme Court order to completely halt stubble burning
 "A plan to check stubble burning: Kejriwal, Harsimrat share viable options")
NCR pollution: No right to be in power if lives are at risk, SC raps states
"Can you permit people to die like this due to pollution? Can you permit the country to go back by 100 years," observed a bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra
 "NCR pollution: No right to be in power if lives are at risk, SC raps states")
Delhi air pollution: Plans to curb stubble burning remain a non-starter
Oil companies yet to start procuring stubble, agri-mechanisation remains half-baked
Air pollution: SC terms Delhi situation 'shocking', summons chief secretary
The bench expressed its anguish that authorities have "violated with impunity" the directions passed by the apex court as well the high courts in pollution matter
 "Air pollution: SC terms Delhi situation 'shocking', summons chief secretary")
