Air Pollution from Wildfires
A study by Australian researchers highlights that air pollution from wildfires causes over 1.5 million deaths annually, with 90% occurring in low and middle-income countries.…
Environmental Pollution
AroTrack: Water-Pollutant Detection Device
AroTrack, developed by IIT Bombay, is an innovative and affordable device designed to detect water pollutants like phenol and benzene. Utilizing the MopR biosensor derived…
New Water Pollution Penalty Rules Implemented
India’s Union Environment Ministry has introduced the Water Pollution Penalty Rules, 2024, replacing criminal penalties with financial ones to enhance compliance and streamline enforcement. Adjudication…
Air Pollution Crisis in Punjab, Pakistan
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Sikkim Odd-Even Traffic Rule in Gangtok
Summary: Sikkim introduced an Odd-Even traffic rule in Gangtok to manage congestion. Applicable within the Gangtok Municipal area, the rule allows vehicles with odd/even ending…
Delhi-NCR Implements Stage I of GRAP
Delhi-NCR activated Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on October 15, 2024, as air quality worsened with an AQI of 234, signaling…
‘Dust-Free Delhi’ Drive
Summary: The ‘Dust-Free Delhi’ initiative, launched by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, aims to reduce air pollution in Delhi, particularly before winter when pollution worsens.…
Ozone Pollution Impact Study
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CSIR-NPL Launches Certification Process for Continuous Emission Monitoring
Summary: The Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) is crucial for tracking pollution in India’s industries, especially after the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) mandated its…
