Pollution

	No pollution certificate, no petrol in Delhi soon Next time you visit a petrol pump, you may have to show your ‘Pollution Under Control’ certificate to get your vehicle tanked up since the Delhi government is all set to make it mandatory. published on : 29th January 2022
	Long-billed vultures, eagles go missing from Kagaznagar forest Two to three vultures were also spotted recently, but even they have reportedly migrated since their nests were heavily damaged and there was an absence of food. published on : 29th January 2022
	Hyderabad is second most polluted city in southern India Hyderabadis are breathing the second-most toxic air in southern India. published on : 28th January 2022
	Hyderabad has second worst pollution in South India: Greenpeace report It is only marginally behind Visakhapatnam in terms of pollution levels published on : 27th January 2022
	AQI in Maharashtra's Chandrapur city crosses 400; fog apparent trigger An official said that their stations have registered the air quality index in Chandrapur exceeding 400 on Monday and the air quality index at Chandrapur Thermal Power Station crossing 325. published on : 24th January 2022
	Bengaluru city retains air quality of 2020 lockdown: Centre for Science and Environment data For Bengaluru, the number of 'good' AQI days in 2021 stood at 208 -- just marginally lower than the 214 days recorded in 2020. published on : 22nd January 2022
	Government aggregator policy for adoption of EVs in Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that the policy will provide a necessary push to the aggregator industry to become environment friendly. published on : 16th January 2022
	Rourkela Steel Plant to check pollution in Brahmani river This will be done before discharging the treated effluent to the Guradhi nullah through nine outfalls to a lagoon which acts as an oxidation pond for secondary treatment. published on : 14th January 2022
	High ammonia levels in Yamuna affecting water supply: DJB The WTPs at Chandrawal, Wazirabad and Okhla can treat up to 90 million gallons of water a day, 135 MGD and 20 MGD, respectively. published on : 13th January 2022
	As funds lie unused, Chennai pollution levels rise, Thoothukudi data stay shrouded Besides, Rs 3.06 crore received under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) remains unutilised due to officials’ apathy. published on : 11th January 2022
	Carbon black layer on Periyar river in Kochi, water sample to be tested Preliminary analysis indicates the release of waste from the industrial area of Edayar to be the reason for discolouration and pollution. published on : 10th January 2022
	Delhi sees highest rainfall for January in last 27 years, air quality sees improvement The record rainfall led to waterlogging at several low-lying areas, including New Friends Colony, Pul Prahladpur, Ring Road and Mandawali among others. published on : 8th January 2022
	NGT panel submits interim report on Simhadri thermal power plant The report pointed out that a detailed implementation status of the rehabilitation master plan for rehabilitation of 150 families, compensation package, training facility, etc., were not submitted. published on : 8th January 2022
	Breathe easy in greenery At a time when we have to be careful of every breath we take, thanks to Covid and air pollution, plants seem to have become our best friends. published on : 5th January 2022
	Delhi: Air quality improves as winds pick up pace, respite likely for two days Air quality is likely to remain so over the next two days owing to easterly winds blowing in the city, carrying moisture that further allows trapping of pollutants. published on : 4th January 2022