Air Pollution

Air quality monitoring plays an important role in the fight against pollution. In such a situation, it is very important to know whether there are enough resources for air quality monitoring in a state like Madhya Pradesh.

BJP demands the closure of all Delhi schools up to Class 5 amid hazardous air pollution levels. Delhi's air quality has worsened, with PM 2.5 levels over 400, affecting vulnerable groups like children & elderly. The AAP government's handling is criticized

Supreme Court ordered Delhi to decide on a permanent firecracker ban by November 25, stressing the fundamental right to clean air. The court criticized Delhi Police for poor enforcement and called for immediate action to curb firecracker sales & pollution

केंद्र सरकार ने दिल्ली और पड़ोसी राज्यों में पराली जलाने पर लगने वाले जुर्माने को दोगुना कर दिया है, लेकिन मध्य प्रदेश में इसे लागू करने की बाध्यता नहीं है। नए नियम क्षेत्रीय नीतिगत कमियों को उजागर करते हैं।

Central government doubles stubble burning fines in Delhi and neighbouring states, but MP remains exempt despite being the second-highest offender. New rules highlight regional policy gaps.

जुलाई 2024 में आयी लैंसेट की एक रिसर्च रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक़ दिल्ली में हर साल 11.5 प्रतिशत मौतें वायु प्रदूषण के कारण होती है। खुले में काम करने वाले लोग सबसे ज़्यादा इसकी चपेट में आते हैं। अकेले 2019 में भारत में कुल मौतों में से 17.8% मौतें यानी 16.7 लाख लोगों ने अपनी जान वायु प्रदूषण के कारण गवाई थी। 

Delhi's vehicle growth, limited public transit, and tax policies favoring private vehicles worsen pollution. CSE urges better transport infrastructure, affordable transit, and stricter parking and congestion rules to reduce pollution.

Lahore faces severe air pollution, with AQI exceeding 1,000. Pakistan blames India’s crop residue burning and urges joint action on smog. Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb calls for regional cooperation between India and Pakistan to combat the crisis.

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A CSE analysis reveals that local sources, led by vehicle emissions, now dominate Delhi’s air pollution amid lower farm fire contributions. The findings call for urgent action on local pollutants ahead of Diwali and winter