CPCB bulletin showed AQI in Delhi Friday, a day after Diwali, was 339, only 11 points higher than that Thursday (328). Accumulation of pollutants started to ease by Friday.
In Episode 1545 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains how the ‘we must do something’ industrial complex has lost the fight for clean air.
In 2023, Indians faced moderate/higher risk of heat stress for 100 days/yr during light activities, finds Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change's 8th annual indicator report.
The city's AQI Monday morning was slightly better than Sunday. Forecast agency SAFAR says emissions from firecrackers & stubble-burning will continue to affect air quality.
Arrested farmers released as this is a bailable offence; nearly 100 farmers across Haryana face probe for stubble burning, while fines have been imposed on more than 300.
Study published last week looks at data from 1990 to 2021 to assess stroke cases in 204 countries. High ambient temperature saw 2nd-highest increase in any risk factor during the period.
WHO report highlights urgent need for action to reduce air pollution-related health risks, and its integration into the global agenda on non-communicable diseases.
In India, women remain concentrated in a narrow range of sectors such as beauty and hairdressing, household maintenance, residential care, and parts of the education sector.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
ThePrint was first to report, on 1 February 2023, India & US were in talks for co-production of 8-wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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