Future needs require sustained and cost-effective reliable power, with smart solutions like decentralised generation, flexible grids, better storage, smart meters and electric vehicles, Neike said

India must focus on chronic risks that all countries would have an interest in avoiding for the emergence of a new system, the researchers say

The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), launched in January 2019, has listed the preparation and implementation of city-specific air quality management plans as a primary mitigation measure for reducing PM 2.5 concentration by 20 to 30 per cent by 2024

World Environment Day: This day was established by the UN General Assembly in 1972 on the first day of the Stockholm Conference (June 5) on the Human Environment that resulted in discussions on the integration of human interactions and environment

Volkswagen has admitted to using illegal software to cheat U.S. pollution tests in 2015, allowing up to 40 times legally allowable emissions

The report filed by NGT Committee said that clear \"cut negligence\" and \"gross human failure\" by LG Polymers was responsible for the Vishakhapatnam Styrene gas leak on May 7

As government is inviting private players to epedite and enhance coal mining, Centre for Sciene and Environment is concerned about its impact on pollution levels in the country

'In the post crises scenario the endeavour should be to create better opportunities for green investments while adhering to the standards of sustainable production and consumption,' Archana Datta, Project Coordinator for RPAC said

Coronavirus lockdown 4.0: CREA researchers Lauri Myllyvirta and Sunil Dahiya stated that the decline in carbon emissions signifies the impact coronavirus has had on the economy

Vishakhapatnam gas leak news: While the gas travelled upto 1.5 km, the state government says, precautionary measures have been taken in a 5 km radius of the plant and monitored by the local municipal authority and the district collectorate

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Sarpanch of the Gram Panchayat Singhwahini, Ritu Jaiswal further said in her tweet that the nature is balancing itself, attributing the clear visibility of Mount Everest to lower air pollution levels

Corona pandemic in India: Maharashtra remains the worst-affected stated with 7,628 confirmed cases, followed by Gujarat with 3,071 cases; national capital Delhi has 2,625 cases

Of the electric two-wheelers sold in FY19-20, 97 per cent were electric scooters and a very small volume of motorcycles and electric cycles that accounted for the remaining 3 per cent

The petrol and diesel under BS-VI norms contain just 10 parts per million (ppm) sulphur. The NOx emissions will be slashed by 25 per cent in petrol cars and by 70 per cent in diesel cars

Coronavirus update: The Mumbai Police took to social media to assure people that groceries and medicines would be available throughout the 21-day lockdown period

With fewer cars on the street, and even fewer factories running, the air quality of Delhi has significantly improved in just the first three days of the lockdown

Coronavirus outbreak in India latest news: The two persons, from Pilibhit and Kanpur, who had travel history to the Middle East and the US have been tested positive for COVID-19

Indian cities are among the most polluted cities in the world according to a latest report and Ghaziabad tops the list with an average concentration of 110.2 ug/m3 PM2.5 particles.

PM 2.5 levels in Delhi were under 'satisfactory' and 'moderate' categories for 120 days in 2019; cleaner days, however, were majorly clustered in summer and monsoon seasons only