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For years it was ignored. Now scientists say this gas may be the major contributor to air pollutionUrban air pollution science has uncovered a surprising shift. A long-ignored gas, nitric oxide, may influence aerosol particle formation in...
China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deathsElectric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. A...
India to launch E85 fuel today in push for flex fuel mobilityIndia is launching E85 fuel on Friday. This is an 80-85% ethanol-blended petrol. The move aims to boost flex fuel mobility across the natio...
Trump unveils $700 million coal support plan using emergency powersPresident Donald Trump is using emergency powers to boost the US coal industry. Nearly $700 million will fund upgrades to power plants and ...
Clean rules put auto parts cos on a whole new growth pathIndia's auto component sector is set for a growth spurt. New rules for cleaner, safer, and fuel-efficient vehicles are boosting demand for ...
From BS-IV to BS-VI: Cabinet nod for cleaner mobility in Delhi-NCRThe Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR. This initiative aims to significantly reduce air ...
Love hills to escape pollution? Study finds smoke from plains is now reaching the HimalayasAir pollution across eastern India and the Indo-Gangetic Plain has worsened sharply over two decades. Bihar and West Bengal are now highly ...
PM pollution increased by 20% in Indo-Gangetic Plain, Himalayan region, North-East: StudyPollution levels in North India and the Himalayas have risen sharply. Particulate matter pollution increased over 20 percent in the Indo-Ga...
GreenLine to invest Rs 1,500 crore in LNG trucking push, sees major diesel savingsGreenLine Mobility Solutions plans a Rs 1,500 crore investment to expand its LNG truck fleet to 10,000 and establish 50 refuelling stations...
Rs 10.9 lakh crore burden: Iran shock can take a load off India's backRising oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict are pushing India to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels, with the government fast...
India weighs $1 billion aid for private electric buses, trucksIndia is considering incentives worth more than $1 billion to encourage private operators to adopt electric buses and trucks as part of eff...
India's Rs 1.7 lakh crore fuel crisis may have found an unlikely fixIndia faces high energy import costs and a weakening ₹. A Monaco company, FOWE Eco Solutions, presents a water-based fuel emulsion technolo...
Heavy Air in Your Bedroom? The Invisible Dirt You’re Breathing at NightYour bedroom air may not be as pure as you think. Tiny particles, dust mites, and chemicals fill the air you breathe at night. This hidden ...
Cookstoves in India more polluting than thought: StudyTraditional cookstoves, widely used in the rural parts of India, may be producing much higher levels of particulate emissions than previous...
Centre's move to leapfrog to Euro VI standards in 2020 a game changer: CSEAs India leaps from Bharat Stage IV to Euro VI, CSE said that particulate emissions from diesel cars will be reduced by 68 per cent while N...
This is why Supreme Court singled out diesel vehiclesIIT-Kanpur’s draft report on air pollution in Delhi has revealed that diesel vehicles are a major source of particulate matter emissions in...
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.
Environment ministry proposes new standards for coal-based power plantsUnder the proposal, the power plants will also be expected to cut down water use by restricting withdrawal of fresh water.
Govt drafts rules for cleaner coal powerMoving to tighten norms for emissions of major pollutants by coal-based power plants in the country, the environment ministry has proposed ...
- North India moves to Euro IV fuel but industry lags behind
The move is expected to lead to a steep reduction in particulate emissions from diesel vehicles but will not improve Delhi’s air quality in...