Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the “poor” category, and the contribution of stubble fumes to the city’s PM 2.5 (fine particulate matter and respirable pollutants) load doubled to 22% Saturday from 11% of the day before.according to the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi under the earth …
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Union Environment Minister Prakash Javedekar said on Thursday that only four percent of Delhi’s pollution is due to burning stubble and the rest comes from local factors such as dust, construction, burning of biomass, etc. Javadekar’s comment blaming Delhi for its pollution level sparked a debate as Delhi Environment Minister …
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The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) announced on Wednesday a ban on the use of fuel-powered generators from October 15 under the Graduated Response Action Plan (Grap), a set of anti-pollution restrictions that include Preventive measures to stop air quality from deteriorating to emergency levels. On Wednesday, the general air …
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