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HPCL launches pilot study on E27 and ethanol-blended diesel
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
E20 blending in petrol was introduced in the country by the government of India with the aim of reducing the country's oil import cost, energy security, lower carbon emission, and better air quality, among others.
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New regulations for use of diesel generator sets in Delhi, NCR to curb air
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Commission for Air Quality Management on Thursday issued revised schedule for regulated operations of DG sets in NCR.
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Delhi registers best air quality this year since 2016
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
For the periods between January-May (during the eight years i.e. from 2016 to 2023), Delhi registers its best air quality during the current year (barring the periods of very low anthropogenic, industrial and commercial activities during the year 2020 due to Covid-19 lockdown).
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Study shows plants remove cancer causing toxins from air
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
A groundbreaking study has demonstrated that plants can efficiently remove hazardous petrol fumes from indoor air, including cancer-causing chemicals like benzene.
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Dirty air associated with premature death in patients with heart failure:
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
According to a study, patients with heart failure are at a higher risk of dying from their disease on polluted days and for up to two days thereafter.
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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment reclassifies 64 air quality mon
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
This reclassification is consistent with the ministry's 2022 directive that set forth the requirements for classifying these stations, reinforcing the country's commitment to upholding the highest environmental and climate standards.
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Bump in Delhi's Air Quality Index due to dusty winds from West: Environmen
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The dusty winds blowing from the west including Thar and Pakistan have played a significant role in increasing the Air Quality Index (AQI) level and Particulate Matter (PM10) of Delhi, said a government release on Thursday.
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Signature Global (India) Limited and CEEW deploy a Pilot Air Quality Monit
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], May 3 (ANI/NewsVoir): Under the 'Cleaner Air and Better Health' (CABH) project supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Signature Global (India) Limited and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) announced the deplo
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Air pollution exposure linked to increased risk of irregular heartbeat: St
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Is air pollution bad for your heart? A comprehensive study of 322 Chinese cities published in CMAJ indicated that acute exposure to air pollution was linked to an increased risk of arrythmia - irregular heartbeat.
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Delhi witnesses max number of 'Good' to 'Moderate' air quality days during
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"As per Air Quality Index (AQI) data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi has witnessed a maximum number of days with 'Good to Moderate' Air Quality during the first four months' period of 2023 (i.e. January to April), as compared to the corresponding period of last 07 years
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Poor air quality linked to cognitive issues in babies: Study
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to a recent study from the University of East Anglia, poor air quality may be causing cognitive deficiencies in newborns and toddlers.
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NGT seeks factual report on coal-fired furnaces operating in Punjab's Mand
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a joint Committee of the Central and State Pollution Control Bureau including the District Magistrate to get a factual status on a plea alleging unregulated violation of air quality norms by 220 coal-fired furnaces operating in Mandi Gobind G
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