Tag: Pollution Control
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UNEA-7 Adopts 11 Resolutions amid Debate and Divisions in Nairobi
UNEA-7 Wraps Up with 11 Resolutions Amid Contention The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) concluded in Nairobi, Kenya on December 12, 2025, with the adoption of 11 resolutions from 15 draft proposals. The results, while seen by some as a step forward for global environmental governance, drew sharp criticism from civil…
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Stage 3 Measures for Delhi AQI: Grap 4 Updates and Actions
Stage 3 Measures in Delhi: Grap 4 Announced as AQI Stays in the Very Poor Range With Delhi continuing to grapple with a “very poor” air quality index (AQI), the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has unveiled Grap 4 measures to be implemented under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). The…
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2 Million Lives at Risk: Supreme Court Slams Rajasthan Over Jojari River Pollution and Forms Expert Panel
Overview: A High-Stakes Environmental Judgement The Supreme Court of India has stepped into a long-running river pollution crisis that threatens millions of residents in Rajasthan. In a decisive move, a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta modified an earlier stay on the National Green Tribunal’s (NGT) 2022 directives aimed at cleaning the Jojari,…
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Delhi AQI spikes: Health risks from toxic smog worsen
Rising AQI and a health alarm for Delhi Delhi is grappling with a sharp deterioration in air quality as the city endures persistent dense smog. The ongoing spike in the Air Quality Index (AQI) is not just a statistic—it translates into a growing number of doctor visits for respiratory symptoms, alarming patients with chronic conditions…
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Delhi Wakes to Fog as Air Quality Slumps to Very Poor After Diwali
Foggy Dawn and a Worsening AQI As Delhi begins another day, the city wakes to a dense fog blanketing streets and a troubling air quality scenario. The latest readings place Delhi’s air quality in the “very poor” category in many areas, with several locations recording anarchy of readings that indicate severe pollution levels. The aftermath…
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Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates Post-Diwali; Officials Scrutinize Pollution Controls
Delhi wakes up to a foggy morning as air quality slides into the very poor category The post-Diwali air in Delhi has taken a sharp turn for the worse, with the latest readings showing the city grappling with a ‘very poor’ to ‘severe’ air quality index in several pockets. The fog-like haze and reduced visibility…
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Delhi Wakes to Fog and Poor Air Quality: Anti-Pollution Measures in Focus
Delhi Faces a Foggy Morning and Deteriorating Air Quality As Diwali celebrations fade, Delhi wakes to a hazy dawn and air quality plummeting into the very poor category in many parts of the national capital region. The onset of dense fog alongside high levels of PM2.5 and PM10 has raised alarms about public health and…
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Lahore Records Worst Air Quality in the World as Smog Crisis Deepens
Global Alarm as Lahore Suffers the World’s Worst Air Quality The current smog crisis has intensified across parts of South Asia, with unprecedented air quality readings that have drawn worldwide concern. Lahore, Pakistan’s cultural heart and economic hub, has recorded the world’s worst air quality in recent days. As residents navigate hazardous conditions, city officials…
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Athens Embraces Modern Traffic Management and Pollution Control
Athens Initiates a Revolutionary Approach to Traffic Management The city of Athens is on the brink of a significant transformation in its traffic management system. Led by the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Konstantinos Kyranakis, the government is set to implement a more modern framework focusing on technology and fair restriction distribution. This initiative…
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Athens Adopts New Traffic Regulations to Combat Pollution
Introduction to Athens’ New Traffic Regulations Athens is entering a transformative phase with the introduction of new traffic regulations aimed at reducing pollution and enhancing the urban environment. The Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Konstantinos Kyranakis, has emphasized the necessity of a modern framework based on technology and equitable limitations. The primary objective is…