Delhi's air quality improves after 9 days of odd-even formula, pollution levels drop sharply
The hourly graph of System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR) swiftly fell indicating that the quality got better through the day.
Jan 10, 2016, 12:31 PM IST
Booster for Kerjiwal's Even-Odd scheme: Peak pollution level at lowest, says SC-appointed panel
The car rationing "odd-even" scheme, which has reduced the traffic volume, has managed to bring down the peak level of pollution in the national capital to its "lowest", a Supreme Court appointed Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) has said.
Jan 08, 2016, 20:27 PM IST
Chennai floods due to impact of climate change: Centre for Science and Environment
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) said that Chennai could have fared better if it had protected and preserved its natural water bodies and drainage channels.
Dec 04, 2015, 01:31 AM IST
India to ban old trucks as cities choke on dirty air
The World Health Organization said last year that India had 13 of the 20 most polluted cities on the planet, including the worst offender, New Delhi.
Dec 03, 2015, 17:44 PM IST
India has set ground rules for Paris climate negotiations: CSE
CSE wants a stable and effective deal and hopes that the provision of fair allocation of carbon space finds clear articulation in the Paris agreement.
Dec 01, 2015, 19:35 PM IST
US consumption level unsustainable: CSE
CSE said if the US did not make serious changes to its "conspicuous consumption", climate change mitigation efforts would not be as successful as the US needed to lead the way.
Nov 06, 2015, 21:52 PM IST
Leonardo DiCaprio on hush-hush visit to Agra
Leonardo DiCaprio is enjoying a low-key stay in India with family
Oct 31, 2015, 18:26 PM IST
US climate action plan unambitious: CSE
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) on Wednesday said the climate action plan of the US was "unambitious and inequitous" as the country was not doing "anything extra" for climate change.
Oct 08, 2015, 00:01 AM IST
NGO red flags trucks entering Delhi; questions MCD data
CSE alleged that trucks were running on outdated technology, spewing "more smoke" to leave Delhi choked.
Oct 06, 2015, 17:07 PM IST
Firecracker ban: legal eagles support restrictions
Legal luminaries have expressed concern over the deteriorating levels of air pollution in the city even as the Supreme Court gets ready to hear a plea by three parents, representing their vulnerable children, seeking a ban on firecrackers in Delhi during Dussehra and Diwali.
Oct 04, 2015, 19:01 PM IST
Govts keen on better fuels, automobile industry stalling: CSE
Terming diesel as 'villain' of the air pollution, environmental experts said Thursday technology for better fuels was available and governments were keen to act to move ahead but only automobile industry seems to be 'stalling' it and they needs to be brought on board.
Mar 12, 2015, 22:12 PM IST
