What is the news? Earlier, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) had issued directions to the State Governments of Uttar Pradesh (U.P.), Rajasthan, Haryana and the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) to set up Dust Control & Management Cells in their respective states. So far, 17 such Cells have been set… Continue reading Dust Control & Management Cells set up in National Capital Region in pursuant to directions by Commission of Air Quality
Tag: Air Pollution
Are Smog towers effective? – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is a smog tower?3 What are the harmful effects of smog?4 What is the scale of air pollution in India?5 What are some issues with the smog towers?6 What has been the global experience?7 What is the way forward? Introduction Two new smog towers have been recently inaugurated in… Continue reading Are Smog towers effective? – Explained, pointwise
Probe shows use of toxic material in firecrackers: SC
What is the News? The Supreme Court has said that a preliminary enquiry by the CBI into the firecracker industry, including in Tamil Nadu has revealed rampant violation of its ban on use of toxic ingredients like Barium and its salts. What is the issue? In 2020, the Supreme Court had ordered the CBI Joint… Continue reading Probe shows use of toxic material in firecrackers: SC
New Evidence Led To WHO’s New Air Quality Standard
What is the news? The World Health Organization(WHO) released the Global Air Quality Guidelines(AQGs) recently. Contents1 Why was a higher standard necessary?2 Where does India stand?3 Will India revise its NAAQS, taking into account the WHO 2021 AQG?4 What’s the global context of the new WHO standards? Why was a higher standard necessary? Since the last global update in… Continue reading New Evidence Led To WHO’s New Air Quality Standard
Centre, States outline plans to stem pollution
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What was discussed at the meeting?4 Measures that will be taken by States What is the News? The Union Environment Ministry has convened a meeting with representatives from Delhi and neighbouring States that see pollution levels soar during winter. Background Delhi and other neighbouring States see pollution levels rise… Continue reading Centre, States outline plans to stem pollution
WHO’s new air quality standards underline the health-pollution link. It’s time policies take a holistic approach
Synopsis: India’s air quality standards were way short of WHO norms even before. The new thresholds will sharpen these differences. Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the Global Air Quality Guidelines (AQGs). These guidelines are not legally binding but advise to policymakers to shape their policies by prioritizing the health of the people. Read… Continue reading WHO’s new air quality standards underline the health-pollution link. It’s time policies take a holistic approach
WHO says air pollution kills 7 million a year, toughens guidelines
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Global Air Quality Guidelines(AQGs)?3 What are the new guidelines?4 What do these guidelines mean for India? What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released the Global Air Quality Guidelines(AQGs). What are Global Air Quality Guidelines(AQGs)? Global Air Quality Guidelines(AQGs) is an annual mean concentration guideline for… Continue reading WHO says air pollution kills 7 million a year, toughens guidelines
NITI Aayog, RMI, and RMI India Launch ‘Shoonya’ Campaign
What is the News? NITI Aayog along with Rocky Mountain Institute(RMI), an independent non profit organization has launched Shoonya Initiative. About Shoonya Initiative Shoonya is an initiative to promote zero-pollution delivery vehicles by working with consumers and the industry. Aim: To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the urban deliveries segment and create… Continue reading NITI Aayog, RMI, and RMI India Launch ‘Shoonya’ Campaign
Centre should direct States to use bio-decomposer: CM
What is the News? Delhi Chief Minister has said that a third-party audit conducted by WAPCOS — a PSU under the Union Jal Shakti Ministry — has found the Pusa bio-decomposer, a microbial solution to turn crop stubble into manure is “highly effective”. Note: In 2020, the Delhi government had given Pusa bio-decompose for free… Continue reading Centre should direct States to use bio-decomposer: CM
PRANA portal for air pollution launched
What is the News? The Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has launched ‘PRANA’ (prana.cpcb.gov.in) Portal. About PRANA Portal: Developed by: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in partnership with Knowledge Lens (a B2B product company) Full Form: PRANA stands for Portal for Regulation of Air-pollution in Non-Attainment cities. Purpose: It is a portal for… Continue reading PRANA portal for air pollution launched
