#air-quality
NCR power plants face strict emissions monitoring as annual pollution season draws near
The seasonal deterioration of air quality in the NCR in winter is caused by low wind speeds and a shallow atmospheric mixing layer, limiting the dispersion of pollutants and increasing the risk of prolonged episodes of poor air quality.
NYC bounty hunters earn 25% of fines for catching idling trucks
In 2018, to combat the scourge of vehicle emissions, New York City instituted what amounts to a bounty program for idling vehicles. After losing his non-smoking brother to lung cancer, George Pakenham began a crusade to clean up the city's notoriously poor ai…
Furnace-like conditions return to Delhi-NCR: IMD predicts scorching days, gusty winds and dust storms till Friday
Sunday brought a scorching heatwave to Delhi, with temperatures climbing to a blistering 43-45 degrees Celsius. Air quality may take a hit due to dust from Pakistan wafting in. The weather forecast whispers of light rain and breezy winds on Monday, but real r…
Gadkari questions how much has been done to address Delhi’s pollution issue through ECC
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari questioned the effectiveness of Delhi's Environment Compensation Cess (ECC) in tackling air pollution, highlighting that its collection on national highways hinders seamless travel and damages the reputation of road infrastructure…
Delhi Weather Today Rain Time: IMD issues orange alert, heavy rain and hail storm predicted. Check area-wise latest forecast
Delhi Weather Today Rain Time: Delhi is under an orange alert for thunderstorms, rainfall, and gusty winds, with hail possible in isolated areas. Temperatures have dipped below normal, offering a brief respite with improved air quality. These unsettled weathe…