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Dire state of biomass co-firing in NCR plants flagged in CSE report

August 17, 2024 2:31 pm

In September 2021, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) mandated 11 TPPs in the Delhi-NCR within a 300-kilometre radius to co-fire biomass pellets in 5 to 10% proportion to coal.

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As Telangana enters 10th year of its formation, report says it tops nation in environment conservation

June 05, 2023 12:04 pm

The report by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), released on the eve of World Environment Day, also ranked Telangana at the top in terms of increasing forest cover.

Are industries in NCR switching to clean fuel amid coal ban? It’s not so easy, finds study

February 10, 2023 7:33 am

A case study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has pointed to the availability of PNG (piped natural gas) and price hikes of natural gas as key issues.

A Diwali warning: ‘Conditions ripe for severe smog episode’

October 21, 2022 9:55 am

Analysis by Centre for Science and Environment also shows that recent winters saw a 20% improvement in winter air quality compared to the pre-pandemic years from 2015 to 2018

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Hardlook: Delhi holds its breath

October 25, 2021 10:22 am

Delhi air pollution: With winter round the corner in the capital, extended rainfall has meant relatively cleaner air so far. But this relief could be shortlived.

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Residents question CSE report, say Chandigarh data ‘beyond imagination’

August 19, 2020 2:14 pm

City resident welfare associations and councillors have said that the government is being misled as the ground situation in Chandigarh is completely opposite.

People slipping back to open defecation, says CSE ahead of Centre's ODF India announcement

October 01, 2019 9:52 pm

In the last four years, India has built 100 million toilets in about 0.6 million villages, and another 6.3 million in its cities, said the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) while also questioning the sustainability of this feat.

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Breads, pavs, buns and pizza bases contain cancer-causing chemicals, says latest CSE report

July 01, 2020 7:54 pm

According to the report, 84 per cent of bread and bakery samples collected from across Delhi contain residues of potassium bromate, potassium iodate or both.

Early morning is when pollution spikes in capital

June 05, 2014 3:23 am

Delhi is among the 13 cities in India that follows the Bharat Stage (BS) IV emission norms, while smaller cities implement BS III norms.

Special drive for safety of cyclists to begin next week: Police

October 22, 2013 1:26 am

A day after director general of Centre for Science and Environment Sunita Narain was hit by a car while she was cycling,police announced a drive to put in place safety measures for cyclists.

The RJD had emerged as the single-largest party with 75 seats, and Tejashwi has been attempting a similar narrative with his new promise for the 2025 elections.

Tejashwi Yadav makes big promise: ‘Will ensure every family has a govt job’

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Tejashwi Prasad Yadav, Leader of Opposition, promises government job to one member in each family if RJD-led Mahagathbandhan wins. Plans to pass law and provide employment within 20 days and 20 months respectively. This promise was a game-changer in 2020 elections, where RJD emerged as largest party. Tejashwi reiterates commitment.

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