Indian Cities’ Air Quality Progress Report
From 2019 to 2024, Indian cities achieved a 27% average reduction in PM2.5 pollution, with National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) cities contributing a 24% decline.…
Environmental Pollution
NYC Congestion Pricing Initiative
New York City implemented congestion pricing in January 2025, becoming the first U.S. city to do so. Drivers entering Manhattan’s central business district must pay…
Delhi Air Quality Alert – Stage III
Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated to the ‘very poor’ category, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to escalate the Graded Response Action Plan…
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.…
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…
