Odd-even scheme: Less congestion reducing local pollution, say expertsExperts endorse that a reduction in the volume of cars was simultaneously bringing down levels of pollutants like oxides of nitrogen and su...
Western disturbances play spoilsport despite odd-even pitchAccording to scientists, it's too early to establish any link between the numberplate scheme and air pollution.
Delhi's odd-even plan: Leaving two-wheelers out may make scheme a flop from startThe exemptions announced for Delhi government's odd-even vehicle policy have diluted the measure and it may not meet the goal of reducing a...
Environment activists give green signal to NGT's diesel car clampdownA clampdown on polluting diesel vehicles may help address the most dominant winter pollutant in Delhi - PM 2.5 they said.
Bikes next only to diesel trucks in pollution, but get free rideSeveral studies have shown that motorcycles could be worst polluting vehicles after diesel trucks entering Delhi from other states.
CNG cleaner than diesel, but its smoke hides dangers tooThey may not be as toxic as diesel fumes but, scientists at CSIR say, gases produced while burning CNG contain carbon nanoparticles.
Dense development can cut car use, clean up air in DelhiTransit-oriented development (TOD) can improve Delhi's air quality considerably by reducing the number of vehicle-miles travelled, the way ...
United Kingdom set for war on nitrogen dioxide emissionsUK's Supreme Court has ordered that the new government make plans to tackle high levels of nitrogen dioxide in London and other cities.
UK set for war on NO2 emissionsLondon and Delhi may be poles apart in character, but they have a common problem— deteriorating air quality.
Hike diesel cess, put money in public transport, say expertsDelhi's environment department has collected about Rs 190 crore from the pollution cess of 25 paise per litre of diesel imposed in 2008, of...
Smart city's mobility can work only if it makes people comfortableConnecting smart mobility with sustainable development, transport experts made a pitch for development that doesn't just rely on technology.
Delhi elections 2015: BJP's CM candidate Kiran Bedi issues 15-point blueprint for youthsApart from Raahgiri, Bedi plans to establish public libraries with electronic access and e-books, involve the youth in community service.
- Auto rickshaw crucial for sustainable transport: Study
Auto rickshaw may be losing its way in Indian transport debate, but it is being discussed in global forums as option for sustainable transp...
- FedEx to extend $1.4 mn grant to Embarq to optimise city bus operations in India
FedEx will provide the grant of $ 1.4 million over two years to Embarq to provide technical expertise.
- Metro: Crossing the distance to the first world
The metro may have solved the logistics problem that the country faced, but the bulging traffic is in its way.
- Telecom provider Embarq to cut 500-700 jobs
Telecommunications provider Embarq Corp said on Friday it is cutting between 500 and 700 jobs and eliminating around 300 contract positions...
- Lawmakers demand info on Web tracking practices
A congressional committee wants the largest US telecommunications and Internet companies to explain whether they target online advertising ...