BIZARRE: Pollution - What They Never Told You

Congress slams Modi govt for being in 'denial' on impact of air pollution on mortality

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh condemned the Modi government for denying air pollution's significant mortality impact. He referred to a FICCI-EY report indicating around 2 million death cases linked to pollution in 2023. The report urges reforms like tightening PM2.5 and ozone standards to WHO levels for better public health.…

The Economic Times · 6h ago

Congress' Ajay Maken flags missing PM2.5 data at 25 Delhi stations on Diwali night

Ajay Maken raised concerns about the lack of PM2.5 data at 25 air quality monitoring stations on Diwali night. He noted that pollution levels averaged 38.4 times the World Health Organisation's limit at the remaining stations. Maken emphasized that this inconsistency affects the accuracy of pollution data and trends. The…

The Economic Times · 8h ago

On Sunday walks along Ludhiana’s Buddha Darya, a citizens’ group counts what is left to fix

Every Sunday morning, Colonel Chander Mohan Lakhanpal walks beside the Buddha Darya in Ludhiana. In his walk, which is part exercise, part inspection, he is joined by fellow team members of the Public Action Committee, a non-government organisation working to restore Punjab’s natural resources.

Newslaundry · 9h ago

Nov-Jan ban on non-Delhi vehicles below BS-VI standards to be in force every year

Delhi government plans to ban non-Delhi-registered vehicles below BS-VI emission standards beginning November 1. This ban will continue annually until January 31 to improve air quality. Vehicles using Compressed Natural Gas or electric power are exempted from these restrictions. The transport department is enforcing rules with 250 personnel at key…

The Economic Times · Nov 7

Diwali celebrations coincide with worsening air. Here’s how to stay safer

For people across South Asia, especially in northern India, Diwali celebrations coincide with the return of hazardous winter air, raising concerns about how to celebrate safely

The Independent UK · Nov 7

Epic Games Store Offers 'Flotsam' For Free: Explore This Colorful Ocean City-Building Survival Game

Get "Flotsam" free on the Epic Games Store. Discover its ocean city-building gameplay, survival mechanics, recycling system, and eco-friendly features.

Player One · Nov 6

Pollution, shortages, crime: Daily life in Pakistan's megacity Karachi

Fed up with hours of power cuts, the residents of Pakistan's economic hub Karachi took to the streets in recent days and blocked several major roads. The outburst of anger highlights the daily problems faced by a megacity of over 21 million people, which has once again been ranked among…

France 24 · Nov 6

This Greek ship has collected enough waste from remote shorelines to fill 22 Olympic swimming pools

The 20-member cleaning team has created the largest database on marine pollution in the Mediterranean.

Euronews · Nov 6

Delhi's AQI 'very poor' for fourth day, set to get 'severe'

The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 369 at 4 pm on Thursday, compared to 377 recorded at the same time on Wednesday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The Economic Times · Nov 5

Punjab government 'misleading' people on issue of stubble burning: Manjinder Singh Sirsa

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa criticized the Punjab government for misleading the public regarding stubble burning, linking a rise in farm fires to deteriorating air quality in the capital. He called out Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's false claims and highlighted the failure to provide solutions for farmers, while…

The Economic Times · Nov 5