Source: PIB What is the News? NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute(WRI), India jointly launched the ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’ in India as part of the NDC-Transport Initiative for Asia (NDC-TIA) project. About Forum for Decarbonizing Transport: The forum will be a one-stop platform for initiating dialogues between the stakeholders and partners that will help… Continue reading NITI Aayog and World Resources Institute India Jointly Launch ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’
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Delhi’s new smog tower: the technology, the impact, the evidence
Source: Indian Express Contents1 What is the news?2 Background3 Extent of Delhi’s pollution4 What is a smog tower?5 How does a smog tower work?6 Likely impact7 Do smog tower actually work? What is the news? Ahead of its infamous smog season, Delhi has installed a ‘smog tower’, a technological aid to help combat air pollution.… Continue reading Delhi’s new smog tower: the technology, the impact, the evidence
How transparent are India’s pollution control boards?
Source: Down To Earth Contents1 What is the News?2 About CSE Transparency Index:3 Key Findings of the Transparency Index:4 Recommendations of the Transparency Index: What is the News? The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has released the report titled ‘Transparency Index — Rating of Pollution Control Boards on Public Disclosure’. About CSE Transparency Index:… Continue reading How transparent are India’s pollution control boards?
EVs are the future but a premature transition through bad policy is undesirable
Source: TOI Relevance: India’s Electric Vehicle (EV) policy Synopsis: An EV policy that is biased towards a premature transition to EVs can have unintended consequences. A look at the consequences and a way forward. Contents1 Background2 Govt support3 Impact of unsound policy changes4 What are some negatives associated with EVs?5 Way forward Background Around 81%… Continue reading EVs are the future but a premature transition through bad policy is undesirable
Beating plastic pollution (On plastic waste management rules)
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Issue of Plastic waste management Synopsis: Effective implementation of New Plastic Waste Management Amendment rules offers a solution to address plastic pollution Contents1 Context2 The Plastic Waste Rules 3 Extent of plastic pollution in India4 Issues with plastic waste mgmt Context Central government on 12th of August notified The Plastic Waste Management… Continue reading Beating plastic pollution (On plastic waste management rules)
India to recalibrate air quality norms next year
Source: Times of India What is the news? India is likely to have new national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) in 2022, which will consist of more pollutants including ultra fine particulate matter of less than PM2.5. CPCB has awarded the work of updating NAAQS to the IIT Kanpur led team of experts. The team… Continue reading India to recalibrate air quality norms next year
The temptation of a sunscreen to cool the planet
Source: Mint Relevance: Fighting climate change and its impacts. Synopsis: Analysis of Solar-Geo engineering as a possible solution against effects of global warming. An analysis. Contents1 Context2 What is solar geoengineering?3 Solar geoengineering methods4 Issues/Concerns Context In the background of the latest IPCC report on climate change, expectations from 26th United Nation Climate Change Conference… Continue reading The temptation of a sunscreen to cool the planet
Candy sticks to earbuds: Govt bans single-use plastic from 2022
Source: Indian Express, The Hindu and PIB Contents1 What is the News?2 Main Purpose of the Rules:3 Key Provisions of the Rules:4 The thickness of Plastic bags:5 Other Plastic Commodities:6 Implementation of Rules: What is the News? The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021. Main… Continue reading Candy sticks to earbuds: Govt bans single-use plastic from 2022
A circular economy for plastic
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Dealing with plastic waste Synopsis: The Plastic pact model to address plastic pollution is now being brought to India by CII and WWF India. An analysis of the plastic waste issue and solutions offered by plastic pact model. Contents1 Why plastic waste needs to be managed?2 The solution for India3 What… Continue reading A circular economy for plastic
Sunscreens damage corals; and this should bother India too
Source: Down to Earth Context: Recently, Thailand banned the use of sunscreen to protect its corals from their adverse impacts. Palau and Hawaii have also imposed similar restrictions in the past. This highlights the harmful impacts the chemicals in these creams have on the environment. Why sunscreen is considered harmful for corals It contains various… Continue reading Sunscreens damage corals; and this should bother India too
