Detroit, Michigan CNN — It’s the home of Henry Ford and the first moving assembly line, rightfully earning the nickname “Motor City.” Known the world over as a leader in transport innovation, Detroit, Michigan put the world on wheels, says Alisyn Malek, an urban mobility expert and a native of the metro area. It’s these […]
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT). | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO After a plea flagged air pollution around the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a seven-member joint committee to assess the situation and file a report. The order on Friday came after an application said that […]
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Special Chief Secretary, Environment, Science & Technology, Rajat Kumar, conducted a review meeting at the Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) on implementation of an action plan for reduction in air pollution, e-waste and construction & demolition waste processing, here on Monday. During the meeting, a presentation was made by an academic from IIT-Kanpur, Mukesh […]
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A view of the Sun Pharma factory at Sathamai in Maduranthakam in Chengalpattu district. | Photo Credit: B. VELANKANNI RAJ A persistent chemical odour permeates the air in a stretch of the Melavalampettai-Nelvoy Road at Sathamai village in Maduranthakam. The only explanation, according to local residents, was the presence of the manufacturing plant of the […]
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Gopal Rai today announced that primary classes in Delhi schools will reopen from November 9 (Wednesday). He has also revoked the order asking 50 per cent of the government staff to work from home. The announcement was made by Gopal Rai, Delhi’s Minister for Environment, in a press conference today. Hon’ble Environment Minister Sh. @AapKaGopalRai […]
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There seems to be no respite from the air pollution woes in India, particularly in metropolitan areas such as Delhi where the AQI remains in the severe to poor category. The National Capital Region (NCR) which includes cities such as Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad are all currently covered in smog with AQI for […]
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Several schools in Delhi-NCR and parents of students welcomed the government’s announcement on holding online classes for primary grades in view of rising pollution, and expressed hope that concerted efforts would be made by the authorities as well as people to address the recurring problem. Experts suggested that the government should rejig vacation schedule in […]
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Primary schools in Delhi will remain closed due to the dangerous levels of air pollution in the national capital Delhi, CM Arvind Kejriwal announced today. The outdoor activities will also be discontinued up to class 5 in Delhi schools. However, no announcements were made regarding secondary classes. Schools were shut in Noida on Thursday as […]
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As air quality deteriorated in Delhi and the National Capital Region, parents are anxious as to whether the government will order schools to be closed and to shift online. Despite the thick layer of smog, however, schools claim they are all prepared to face this yearly issue and would therefore avoid closure. Several people in […]
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Along with PM2.5 pollution, there were increases in CO, NH3, NO, NO2 and SO2 levels Along with PM2.5 pollution, there were increases in CO, NH3, NO, NO2 and SO2 levels State governments across India announced various degrees of restrictions on bursting crackers this Deepavali. While the measures seem to have worked to an extent in […]
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