Polash Mukerjee Air pollution knows no political boundaries, and this severe problem in the national capital region needs a coordinated airshed approach by all government agencies across state boundaries Delhi is in the news once again for its severe air quality, regularly exceeding 250 µg/m3 (microns per cubic metre) for PM2.5 since before Diwali on November 14. The… Continue reading Time for an airshed approach in Delhi NCR
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Delhi air pollution: Environmental crisis must be seen in conjunction with politics for effective solutions
If things continue in the present manner, India will have all the top 10 slots for the most polluted cities in the world; Delhi, despite its international infamy in the global hall of pollution, is not even in the top 10 in India itself, judging by Central Pollution Control Board data The pollution problem in… Continue reading Delhi air pollution: Environmental crisis must be seen in conjunction with politics for effective solutions
Save land to fight climate change, says Delhi Declaration
Soumya Sarkar and Joydeep Gupta Land-based solutions must segue into actions to stem biodiversity loss and restrain global warming, the United Nations desertification summit said in a declaration The biennial summit organized by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and hosted by India said at the end of two weeks of deliberations that… Continue reading Save land to fight climate change, says Delhi Declaration
Garbage menace: Why should urban planners in India take the Court observations seriously?
Garbage dumping yards are piling up across the country. Our municipal bodies are dumping the solid wastes irresponsibly, and most of the times illegally, in such dumping grounds and many other open places including river beds, flood plains, abandoned water bodies, crop fields and nearby villages On the 6th of August, the Supreme Court (SC)… Continue reading Garbage menace: Why should urban planners in India take the Court observations seriously?
Welcome SDGs: Harnessing the opportunity to reform India’s social policy landscape
Oommen Kurian The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare of India came out with ‘The Delhi Commitment on Sustainable Development Goal for Health’ that promises to build upon the achievements of the Millennium Development Goals and finish the unfinished agenda Earlier in May, reports indicated that the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) is changing… Continue reading Welcome SDGs: Harnessing the opportunity to reform India’s social policy landscape
Focus on Private Sector: Time to clear the air
Maha Rafi Atal Urban air pollution from industry and transport kills millions Firms can help reduce this burden by cutting energy use or using green energy They should also consider wider impacts — from sub-contractors, for example A public health emergency is causing 3.3 million premature deaths a year — more than malaria and… Continue reading Focus on Private Sector: Time to clear the air
Activists to merge in Delhi to defend ‘progressive pro-people’ laws
On the 2nd of December 2014, various activist groups from across India will be gathering in Delhi during the winter session of parliament. These pan Indian activists will be in the capital to protest the current amendments initiated on various laws by the government of India. The rally’s Facebook page According to an email from,… Continue reading Activists to merge in Delhi to defend ‘progressive pro-people’ laws
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