New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Burning firewood at home can be a major contributor to air pollution and premature deaths in winters, according to a study.The study, published in the journal Science Advances, showed that residential wood burning comprises about 22 per cent of PM2.5 pollution in winter, making it one of the single largest sources of fine particle pollution during the coldest months.The modelling study led by researchers from Northwestern University found that pollution from residential …
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New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas on Friday invoked actions under Stage III (‘Severe’ air quality in Delhi), as the air quality dipped with the AQI touching 354, an official said.The Sub Committee on Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) “decided to invoke all actions under Stage-III (‘Severe’ Air Quality of Delhi, ranging 401-450) of extant schedule of GRAP, with immediate effect in right earnest by all the agencies concerned in Del…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) China, which banned the burning of coal for residential heating around Beijing to tackle the problem of air pollution in winter has left many villagers “vulnerable in dangerously cold weather,” a new report has revealed.According to The New York Times, at first, local governments eased the transition by heavily subsidising natural gas, which is cleaner but more expensive.However, demand for gas overwhelmed supply, and some subsidies were slow to arrive, as “officia…
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The prevalence of autoimmune diseases is increasing, especially in women, and the ongoing winter season, along with high pollution, may be worsening the symptoms, said an expert from the All India Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi on Wednesday.Dr. Uma Kumar, Professor and head of department of Rheumatology, AIIMS, explained that autoimmune diseases develop through a complex process, which may be limited to a single organ or be systemic.While limited diseases involve only on…
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (EFCC) Bhupender Yadav on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to undertake a detailed review of the Action Plans of the Government of NCT of Delhi for tackling air pollution in the NCR cities. The meeting formed part of the regular annual review mechanism to assess progress and strengthen the implementation of identified measures.Those present in the meeting included Chief Minister (NCT Delhi) Rekha Gupta, Union M…
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The Congress on Sunday accused the government of attempts to downplay the air pollution’s impact on health, claiming that it is trying to cover up the scale of its “incompetence” and “negligence” on the issue.Jairam Ramesh, MP, General Secretary (Communications), All India Congress Committee, flagged the impact of air pollution on health by citing a new analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and called for reform by taking the first step of ac…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) Expressing concern over Delhi-NCR air quality, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday directed the Punjab government to ensure that all Crop Residue Management (CRM) machines remain in working condition and are used efficiently.The Minister also requested the Ministry of Agriculture to brainstorm innovative mechanisms, in consultation with stakeholders and the scientific community, for effective management of crop residue and …
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) The winter session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly began on Monday, setting the stage for high-stakes debates on a range of pressing issues, including air pollution, environmental concerns, and also the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports related to the ‘Sheesh Mahal’ and the Delhi Jal Board.The four-day session is scheduled to continue until January 8.Ahead of the commencement of the proceedings, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urged legislators from both the ruli…
New Delhi, Dec 27 (IANS) The current year will go down in the annals of Delhi politics as a turning point for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which returned to power from a 27-year-long political exile.Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, a first-time MLA, is undoubtedly the rising star of the year. In her initial 10 months in office, the city’s fourth woman CM has strived to deliver poll promises on multiple fronts, including Ayushman health insurance yojana, Arogya Mandirs, law to check scho…
New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday that shared taxis and EVs are key to the government’s pollution control strategy, and officials are in touch with transportation network companies such as Ola and Uber to prioritise shared rides. Shared taxi services, which were available in Delhi before the pandemic but were discontinued later, are now being considered for revival to provide affordable and convenient transport options to commuters, she said.The Delhi gov…