In an era where environmental pollution and airborne contaminants are on the rise, maintaining indoor air quality has become a critical concern. Air purifiers have become a popular solution for addressing this issue, offering … READ FULL STORY
With Diwali just gone by, a large part of the country is grappling with the problems that come with the annual dip in the air quality index (AQI) post the festive season. This dip … READ FULL STORY
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued notices to 124 developers between November 22 and 25 for violating guidelines to control air pollution in the city, according to media sources. These builders have been … READ FULL STORY
The air quality in many Indian cities, such as Delhi and Mumbai, has considerably worsened, with the air quality index (AQI) rapidly climbing above 300 in various locations. High air pollution levels can cause … READ FULL STORY
To monitor the effective implementation of dust control measures across national highway projects in the Delhi-National Capital Region, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has set up a Dust and Control Management Center. … READ FULL STORY
September 28, 2023: In a bid to minimise air and environmental pollution caused by construction activities, the development plan department of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued a circular to be followed at all … READ FULL STORY
The World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 each year to promote awareness and action for the protection of our environment. On this World Environment Day 2023, it’s crucial to reflect on our … READ FULL STORY
A ban on demolition work and non-essential construction in the Delhi-NCR has been lifted as the region’s air pollution levels eased. These restrictions imposed under Stage-3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) plan … READ FULL STORY
Rising air pollution is a big worry in India. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), India has six of the top 10 polluted cities in the world with air quality index (AQI) in … READ FULL STORY
In what may look like another grim reality check for Indian cities, a recent report on air pollution has ranked New Delhi as the world’s most polluted capital for the third time in a … READ FULL STORY
For the last several years, authorities across the country have been implementing measures, to lessen the impact of air pollution. The subject found mention in finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget speech for 2021-22. The … READ FULL STORY
In a bid to build a robust electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, state-run Energy Efficiency Service Ltd (EESL) and the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), on December 14, 2019, inaugurated the first electric vehicle … READ FULL STORY
As large parts of north India grapple with dangerous levels of smog, two new global studies seek to settle the debate on effective ‘green’ antidotes – one concluding that potted plants do not affect … READ FULL STORY
