Experts Blame It On Type Of Crackers, Say Situation Critical

New Delhi: Many Delhiites felt that decibels levels on Diwali night were a shade lower than previous years, but the dense haze of near-choking pollution told a different story. Now the verdict is out. The PM 10 (coarse particles) levels this year were found to be higher compared to last year at all monitoring locations in the city, the Central Pollution Control Board said.

Experts Say They Have No Idea Why Plan Is Being Revised

There is little hope for ecologically sensitive zones in the national capital region (NCR), including the Aravalis and the riverine ecosystems of Yamuna, Hindon, Sahibi and Kali. National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) is revising its Regional Plan 2021, but the new draft plan seems to be “diluting” the only environmental safeguards the plan had.

Pollution Threat More Serious Now: Experts

New Delhi: The Delhi government’s sustained campaign against firecrackers has raised awareness, particularly among schoolchildren, about the harm crackers do to the environment, but it has failed to lower air pollution on Diwali.

NEW DELHI: In what appears to be another grim outcome of climate change, a study has found that forests in eastern Himalayas are gradually 'browning', with trees withering and foliage declining eve

New Delhi: If you did not consider air pollution a major threat, then think again.

Though Total Area Has Climbed To 20%, Forests Are Mostly On The Outskirts

The government has been congratulating itself on how Delhi’s green cover has increased over the years from 1.48% in 1993 to about 20% in 2011. However, these forests are highly fragmented. Delhi has little islands of forest, especially in the fringe areas, but that doesn’t help in enriching biodiversity or maintaining the health of the forests.

Govt Fails To Save Riverine Ecosystem; Also Unable To Improve Air Quality, Contain Private Vehicle Surge

If the Congress government’s performance were measured on the yardstick of urban ecology, it would fail miserably at least on one count—the Yamuna.
Despite repeated promises of cleaning up, the river’s condition has been deteriorating by the day. However,the issue is not entirely of pollution—the flow of water in the Delhi stretch of the river is not adequate.

New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal’s closure order to 34 restaurants in Hauz Khas Village has cast the spotlight on a thousand others which may also be discharging untreated waste water and gre

If you were planning a weekend lunch or dinner at your favourite restaurant in Hauz Khas village, you may have to consider other options.

NEW DELHI: If you are wondering what happened to the ban on plastic bags in the city, here is a clue.

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