‘Cities at centre of climate discussion for first time’
Interview with Shruti Narayan, regional director, South and West Asia, at C40 Cities, following the recently held Conference of the Parties (COP).From record-breaking heat to intense rain, from cyclones and floods to long dry spells, 2023 had its share of worst weather extremes.
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Delhi Pollution: Air Quality Improves Slightly From 'Very Poor' To 'Poor' Category
Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) improved slightly from ‘very poor’ on Tuesday to ‘poor’ category on Wednesday morning, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The air quality at Anand Vihar, IGI airport, ITO and Narela areas witnessed a positive change and ranged from 252 to 291
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Air pollution in Delhi drops from very poor to poor
Publish on November 19, 2023 Source: The Hindu
The city's air quality index stood at 290 at 7 a.m. The 24-hour average AQI, recorded at 4 p.m. every day, was 319 on Saturday, 405 on Friday and 419 on Thursday.
Neighbouring Ghaziabad (275), Gurugram (242), Greater Noida (232), Noida (252) and Faridabad (318) also recorded very
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Farm fires are on the decline but Delhi pollution could peak higher in December
Every year, the issue of stubble burning in Punjab poses a significant challenge for its neighbours, particularly impacting Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), as these areas choke due to horrendous air quality.
While there might seem to be some positive news this year as
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Finding sustainable fuel sources a top priority, says Murmu
Publish on November 18, 2023 Source: The Hindu
Finding non-fossil sustainable resources which could replace traditional fuels should be a priority objective because “we are approaching a climate tipping point,” President Droupadi Murmu said on Saturday while addressing a conference organised by the Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
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