Page 5 - Pollution
Govt collected Rs 382 cr in fines for violating pollution norms since 2017
Rs 122.27 crore have been received in compensation in 2019-20 till October 31, the CPCB stated in response to the query made by Noida-based RTI activist Ranjan Tomar
 "Govt collected Rs 382 cr in fines for violating pollution norms since 2017")
India's crumbling cities: Falling bridges, rising sea level weigh on Mumbai
The fourth of a five-part series focuses on Mumbai's civic infrastructure which has failed to keep up with its status
 "India's crumbling cities: Falling bridges, rising sea level weigh on Mumbai")
UN chief urges nations to curb pollution to keep Paris Agreement realistic
However, he noted that the world has the force of science, new models of cooperation, and a rising tide of momentum for change.
 "UN chief urges nations to curb pollution to keep Paris Agreement realistic")
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")
India's first residential air purification tower to come up in Bengaluru
Puravankara launches Purva Atmosphere which will have a 40 feet high tower to purify 32 million cubic metres of air per day
 "India's first residential air purification tower to come up in Bengaluru")
Indian MPs establish a new cross-party parliamentarian group for clean air
The MPs met on Thursday evening to discuss issues pertaining to India's growing air pollution challenge
 "Indian MPs establish a new cross-party parliamentarian group for clean air")
No relation between pollution and lifespan, says Javadekar; draws flak
Criticising the minister for his statement, environmentalists said it was "shocking" and condemnable
 "No relation between pollution and lifespan, says Javadekar; draws flak")
A dangerous habit, man with oxygen tank and the story of India's toxic air
In this, the third part, we bring you the story of a nation's toxic air, a dangerous habit and a man being slowly claimed by a disease killing more Indians than ever before
 "A dangerous habit, man with oxygen tank and the story of India's toxic air")
Any surprise? Delhi's air quality worst in the world, Lahore's second
The air pollution level has increased so much that the Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA) had to declare a public health emergency
 "Any surprise? Delhi's air quality worst in the world, Lahore's second")
Odd-even may not cut Delhi air pollution. An expert from IIT explains why
Air pollution is not only a winter problem. 'Year-round, the level (of air pollution) remains three times higher than the national standard'
 "Odd-even may not cut Delhi air pollution. An expert from IIT explains why")
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-NCR air quality improves to 'poor', bringing relief after weeks
The air quality in Delhi-NCR is expected to remain in the 'moderate' and 'poor' categories for the next two days.
 "Delhi-NCR air quality improves to 'poor', bringing relief after weeks")
10 Greater Noida farmers booked, fined Rs 35,000 each for burning stubble
Delhi-National Capital Region has been grappling with hazardous levels of air pollution since late October
 "10 Greater Noida farmers booked, fined Rs 35,000 each for burning stubble")
As Delhi chokes, 10 power plants in city set to miss emissions deadline
Air pollution levels in India's capital reached near record levels this month, forcing schools to shut and keeping residents indoors
 "As Delhi chokes, 10 power plants in city set to miss emissions deadline")
Delhi continues to struggle for clean air as AQI slips to 'very poor'
The city recorded a decline in the pollution levels on Saturday and Sunday with the air quality moving from the 'very poor' to 'poor' category owing to favourable wind speed
From masks to putting off events, how embassies are coping with Delhi air
The embassy spokesperson said N95 masks are being provided for the staffers, particularly those required to spend time outside
 "From masks to putting off events, how embassies are coping with Delhi air")
Air pollution issue: NGT to summon Delhi, central govt officials on Tuesday
The Supreme Court earlier issued directions to Delhi-NCR to stop construction, demolition and garbage burning activities
 "Air pollution issue: NGT to summon Delhi, central govt officials on Tuesday")
Many people not fully aware of odd-even scheme, say Delhi residents
The Odd-Even scheme, an initiative of the Delhi government, will be in force till November 15
 "Many people not fully aware of odd-even scheme, say Delhi residents")
A unique system employed in Gujarat has reduced pollution. Here's how
The Emissions Trading System (ETS) launched in July 2019 by the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) is billed as the first such scheme, not just in India but the world, for particulate pollution
 "A unique system employed in Gujarat has reduced pollution. Here's how")
Delhi air quality 'severe': Take these precautions to stay fit and healthy
Schools should avoid outdoor assemblies, sports activities and other physical activities in the early morning hours
 "Delhi air quality 'severe': Take these precautions to stay fit and healthy")
