Official release on Diwali pollution states “No significant change observed” from the previous years. The average levels reported for most pollutants barring nitrogen dioxide show a marginal decline compared to last year. But the levels have remained much higher than the standards, and therefore a threat to public health.
After a long wait, the Union ministry of environment and forests has released the first ever draft proposal on air quality index (AQI) and health alert for public comments
Why is CII Godrej Green Business Centre, umbrella body for Indian Green Building Council, which was until recently responsible for LEED rating of buildings denying that several LEED rated IT buildings and office buildings are failing to meet the official benchmark for energy performance and misleading all by casting doubt on CSE analysis?
CSE says India must pay heed to the findings and stop state-sponsored homicide by allowing uncontrolled use of dirty diesel
The Supreme Court has acknowledged that dieselisation of cars needs to be addressed with effective tax measures
Standards already approved by PMO after public consultations
CSE questions the CNG price hike. Says it brings CNG prices closer to that of diesel, a polluting fuel
Says the step will help public transport and clean up the air
UPA II should have had the courage to stand by its earlier decision to tax cars and SUVs higher to address the crisis of energy and pollution, says CSE
CSE releases the assessment of road accidents and accident hotspots; presents findings of its safety audit; puts forth an action plan
Harish Salve releases book based on the assessment
Delhi enveloped by smog – what is the key reason?
CSE releases results of its latest rapid assessment of air quality trends and pollution control measures in Delhi and Beijing