Articles for High Pollution

'Moment of truth' for world-first plastic pollution treaty
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Moment of truth' for world-first plastic pollution treaty

Raw Story  

Plastic pollution litters our seas, our air and even our bodies, but negotiators face an uphill battle next week to agree on the world's first treaty aimed at ending the problem. The HAC wants binding global targets on reducing production and warned ahead of the Busan talks that "vested interests" should not be allowed to hamper a deal. The assessment …

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A guide on how to optimise air purifiers for poor AQI conditions and high pollution levels
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A guide on how to optimise air purifiers for poor AQI conditions and high pollution levels

Hindustan Times  

In regions where the Air Quality Index reaches hazardous levels, the impact on health can be serious. The impact of poor AQI and high pollution levels on your health Air quality directly impacts your health, and understanding poor AQI levels helps you take protective measures. Top air purifiers to safeguard your health indoors: How to optimise your air purifier for …

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Delhi Air Pollution: No relief from high pollution levels in city, AQI dips to very poor category
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi Air Pollution: No relief from high pollution levels in city, AQI dips to very poor category

The Hindu  

The air quality across the city worsened on Wednesday morning and was recorded in the very poor category. The minimum temperature was recorded at 10.6 degrees Celsius, a notch below normal, while the relative humidity was recorded at 76% at 8:30 a.m. Delhi has been witnessing a steep increase in AQI levels after a marginal improvement on Sunday. An AQI …

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Bursting of Firecrackers Banned by Bombay High Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Bursting of Firecrackers Banned by Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court today directed the Municipal Corporations of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to ensure that firecrackers are not burst beyond the period of 7 PM to 10 PM in light of the poor air quality index. The court directed the implementation of the Mumbai Air Pollution Mitigating plan, erection of metal sheets around construction sites, use of sprinklers …

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How to exercise when your city has high pollution
1 year, 2 months ago

How to exercise when your city has high pollution

Live Mint  

The peak pollution season has come even before Diwali rolled in this year. “An AQI score of 50 or less indicates healthy air quality, whereas one of over 300 indicates hazardous air quality. In general, AQI levels of 100 or less are considered good and unhealthy when the reading crosses 100,” says Dr. Madhu Sudan V., senior consultant, ENT, Pristyn …

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Mosque Loudspeakers: High Court Asks Karnataka Govt If It Has Granted Permanent Licenses, Under What Law
2 years, 6 months ago

Mosque Loudspeakers: High Court Asks Karnataka Govt If It Has Granted Permanent Licenses, Under What Law

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday asked the state government to respond to the allegations relating to grant of permanent licenses for installing loudspeakers in Mosques. A division bench of Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Ashok S Kinagi during the hearing of a batch of petition orally asked the state government to respond on the larger issue of …

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SC sets aside Calcutta HC order banning firecrackers during Kali Puja, Diwali to check air pollution
3 years, 2 months ago

SC sets aside Calcutta HC order banning firecrackers during Kali Puja, Diwali to check air pollution

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday set aside the Calcutta High Court order banning firecrackers during Kali Puja, Diwali and other festivals this year to check air pollution amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A special bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar and Ajay Rastogi also asked the West Bengal government to explore the possibility to ensure that banned firecrackers and related items are …

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Bending Delhi’s air pollution curve
3 years, 5 months ago

Bending Delhi’s air pollution curve

Hindustan Times  

Delhi is among the most polluted cities in the world. Despite the lockdown, Delhi’s annual average PM2.5 in 2020 was more than two times its permissible limit Barring a few days in April and May, Delhi experienced National Ambient Air Quality Standard compliant air quality on most days during the lockdown. Winters saw poor quality despite proactive measures by the …

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Supreme Court Refuses To Recall Order Rejecting Vedanta's Interim Plea To Reopen Sterlite Plant Pending Appeal
3 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Refuses To Recall Order Rejecting Vedanta's Interim Plea To Reopen Sterlite Plant Pending Appeal

Live Law  

In December, 2020, Senior advocate AM Singhvi, appearing for the petitioner, had advanced that the plant, when it was operational, directly employed 4,000 people, and indirectly contributed to the employment of 20,000 people, besides the two lakh others in the downstream industry, who have now been affected on account of the closure of a plan for 30 months- "The plant …

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Karnataka High Court Expresses Displeasure At The Functioning Of State Pollution Control Board; Asks State If It Will Inquire
4 years, 1 month ago

Karnataka High Court Expresses Displeasure At The Functioning Of State Pollution Control Board; Asks State If It Will Inquire

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has directed the State government to make a statement on December 7, on whether it is willing to direct an inquiry to be conducted in the hands of a senior civil servant into the manner in which the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board is functioning. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice S …

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IIT Madras start up launches outdoor air purifiers at Rs 5 Lakhs
5 years ago

IIT Madras start up launches outdoor air purifiers at Rs 5 Lakhs

Deccan Chronicle  

Air Ok Technologies, IIT Madras incubated clean tech start-up, has launched Air Ok Pollution Seizure to monitor and control the air quality in the outdoors. Hence, Air Ok Pollution Seizure is powerful to reduce the high levels of nitrogen dioxide emissions at urban hot spots and eliminates toxic gases from the air around it. Mr. Pavan Reddy Yasa, Director- Air …

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30% Rise In Skin Problems Due To Pollution
5 years, 1 month ago

30% Rise In Skin Problems Due To Pollution

ABP News  

New Delhi: With pollution levels dropping to the lowest level in a month in the Delhi-NCR region, health experts on Wednesday revealed that doctors have observed 30 per cent jump in skin related problems in the national capital. Toxic high pollution in the Delhi-NCR is not only taking a toll on people's health but is also adversely affecting their skin, …

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