In Short : Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated once again, prompting Environment Minister Gopal Rai to call for immediate action to combat pollution. He emphasized the need for robust measures to improve air quality, highlighting the impact of rising pollution levels on public health. Rai urged citizens and authorities to work together to implement solutions […]
CAQM Sub-Committee invokes Stage-II GRAP Action Plan Across NCR from 0800 hrs on 22.10.2024 to Address ‘Very Poor’ Air Quality – EQ
In Short : The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Sub-Committee has activated the Stage-II Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the National Capital Region (NCR) starting at 8:00 AM on October 22, 2024. This decision aims to tackle the ‘very poor’ air quality levels, implementing measures to reduce pollution and improve environmental conditions in […]
Hydrogen’s premature promise of Big Bang power
Key takeaways Clean hydrogen offers a partial solution to the sustainable energy transition with demand forecast to rise eight-fold by 2050 From ‘clean’ or ‘dirty’ resources, hydrogen is not an energy source like solar, wind or oil, but an energy carrier, like electricity. Production, infrastructure, storage and cost challenges remain Government investments and commitments to […]
First week of Delhi govt’s campaign to promote electric two-wheelers begins
According to a statement, the first week will focus on outreach regarding the two-wheeler segment, including electric bikes and e-scooters, to accelerate its adoption. New Delhi: Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Sunday kickstarted the first week of the city government’s Switch Delhi campaign with the aim of sensitising people to the benefits of electric […]
‘To reduce pollution, must move to electric vehicles’
Panaji : The first public electric vehicle (EV) charging unit in the state was commissioned by chief minister Pramod Sawant at the assembly complex in Porvorim on Thursday. The 142 KW fast-charging station is the first among 12 public EV chargers to be set up. Sawant also flagged off two electric vehicles— a Hyundai Kona […]
Target of selling 10 lakh electric 2-wheelers under FAME-II ‘nowhere in sight’: SMEV
According to the SMEV, the sales of high-speed electric two-wheelers, which qualify for incentives under the government’s Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME) II scheme, in 2020 were down 5 per cent from 27,224 units sold in 2019. With just 25,735 units of high speed electric two-wheelers sold in […]
Electric vehicle maker Tesla to deliver China-made Model Y SUVs this month
China, which offers hefty subsidies for electric vehicles as it seeks to cut down on pollution from petrol or diesel cars, is key to Tesla’s global strategy. It is expanding its Shanghai car factory, where it also builds its Model 3 sedans. In October, it started exporting Model 3 vehicles to Europe. BEIJING : Tesla […]
Thermal power plants face closure as air quality dips in NCR
According to sources, CPCB has given a fresh chance to Panipat TPS to meet the new norms by installing electrostatic precipitator (ESP) and FGD and reduce the nitrogen oxide emission in three units GURUGRAM: With the air quality index turning severe, coal-based power plants in the NCR are preparing to shut. The power plant in […]
Shut all 11 NCR thermal plants to curb pollution: Delhi to Centre
Delhi has alternative sources to generate power and there is no lack of it even during peak hours, he said. “So closing these thermal plants won’t lead to reduction of power supply,” the AAP minister said New Delhi: Power minister Satyendar Jain has written to the Centre, requesting it to shut all 11 thermal power […]
India’s sulphur dioxide emissions came down by 6 per cent in 2019: Report
Along with China and Russia, India contributes over 21% of global emissions of the gas. BENGALURU: India’s sulphur emissions fell by 6% in 2019 from 2018, the first time levels declined in four years, owing to a reduction in the use of coal, according to the annual sulphur dioxide emissions report by Greenpeace India and […]