Eighty three of 100 Most Polluted Cities are in India, But Lack of Monitoring Influences Global Ranking 19/03/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji Bangladesh is the world’s most polluted country and Delhi is the most polluted capital. But India also has the most air quality monitors in South Asia – while some wealthy petro-nations have virtually none. The air quality global ranking of cities for 2023 has been released by a Swiss firm, IQAir, which has been reporting […] Continue reading -> European Union, Japan and South Korea Export ‘Heavy Duty’ Vehicle Pollution to Low-Income Countries 22/02/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji A new report finds that the European Union, Japan and the Republic of Korea have been “dumping” used, and highly polluting trucks and buses on low- and middle-income countries. Heavy duty trucks and buses account for as much as 63% of PM2.5 pollution emissions from road vehicles globally. A new UN report has exposed a […] Continue reading -> Soumya Swaminathan Returns to International Arena to Fight Air Pollution 01/02/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji Dr Soumya Swaminathan is returning to the international stage after leaving the World Health Organization (WHO) in late 2022, just as the world was recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. She became the agency’s first Chief Scientist just before the pandemic, a position that propelled her to become a widely-known global voice for WHO, analyzing and […] Continue reading -> Despite $1 Billion Expenditure, India’s Air Quality is Still Appalling – But Improvements Are Possible 30/01/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji Ten years ago, India’s appalling air pollution made headlines. But $1 billion dollars of investment, new policies and a health crisis have done little to address this situation. Is there still hope? If you have a fever, you measure your temperature. If there’s a storm, you measure the wind and rain. If there’s a stock […] Continue reading -> Deadly Super-Pollutant Black Carbon Has Evaded Global Attention So Far 11/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Black carbon is a super pollutant and its emissions are commonly seen anywhere you see black smoke – from a tiny kerosene lamp to a massive ship. The main sources include the burning of biomass, garbage dumps, diesel vehicles, coal-fired power plants, brick kilns, wood fires, wildfires and, on the […] Continue reading -> The World Bank’s Mantra For Air Pollution Control In South Asia 09/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Air pollution and climate change have never received as much combined attention, at such a high level, as at COP28 in Dubai. The UN’s 28th Conference of Parties on climate change has seen top-level participants from the World Health Organization (WHO), the UAE presidency, and noted expert bodies discuss the estimated 7-8 million deaths annually […] Continue reading -> Delhi’s ‘Warrior Moms’ Battle Air Pollution After Seeing Their Kids Suffer 04/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Two mothers battled air pollution in Delhi and its suburbs well before it became a thing. Motivated by how their children have suffered, Ruchika Sethi Takkar and Bhavreen Kandhari speak with Health Policy Watch about why they don’t give up and what other parents can learn from their work. DELHI, India – On a gently […] Continue reading -> COP28: 124 Countries Commit to Milestone ‘Declaration on Climate and Health’ 02/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji DUBAI, UAE – In what is being described as a historic and pivotal moment by top COP28 and World Health Organization (WHO) officials, 124 countries have endorsed the Declaration of Climate and Health. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, President of COP28 in Dubai, made the announcement. “We have received commitments from 123 countries that are […] Continue reading -> Delhi Drowns In Smog while Rural Punjab Farmers Burn Rice Stubble As Subsidies Discourage Alternative Crops 17/11/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji In the worst week of air pollution in the Indian capital this winter, rural farm fires on average contributed to 25% of urban pollution concentrations. Hundreds of kilometres to the north, Punjab, the main source of the pollution, had missed a government-declared target to halve the number of seasonal crop stubble fires – although progress […] Continue reading -> COP28 SOS: Nations Are Only Taking ‘Baby Steps’ To Avert Climate Crisis 16/11/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji With a fortnight to go before the start of the annual global climate conference, COP28, countries have – by their own admission – made insufficient progress in reducing carbon emissions. This is according to a report on countries’ nationally determined contributions (NDCs) or goals they’ve set for themselves, released this week by the UN Framework […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. 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European Union, Japan and South Korea Export ‘Heavy Duty’ Vehicle Pollution to Low-Income Countries 22/02/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji A new report finds that the European Union, Japan and the Republic of Korea have been “dumping” used, and highly polluting trucks and buses on low- and middle-income countries. Heavy duty trucks and buses account for as much as 63% of PM2.5 pollution emissions from road vehicles globally. A new UN report has exposed a […] Continue reading -> Soumya Swaminathan Returns to International Arena to Fight Air Pollution 01/02/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji Dr Soumya Swaminathan is returning to the international stage after leaving the World Health Organization (WHO) in late 2022, just as the world was recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. She became the agency’s first Chief Scientist just before the pandemic, a position that propelled her to become a widely-known global voice for WHO, analyzing and […] Continue reading -> Despite $1 Billion Expenditure, India’s Air Quality is Still Appalling – But Improvements Are Possible 30/01/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji Ten years ago, India’s appalling air pollution made headlines. But $1 billion dollars of investment, new policies and a health crisis have done little to address this situation. Is there still hope? If you have a fever, you measure your temperature. If there’s a storm, you measure the wind and rain. If there’s a stock […] Continue reading -> Deadly Super-Pollutant Black Carbon Has Evaded Global Attention So Far 11/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Black carbon is a super pollutant and its emissions are commonly seen anywhere you see black smoke – from a tiny kerosene lamp to a massive ship. The main sources include the burning of biomass, garbage dumps, diesel vehicles, coal-fired power plants, brick kilns, wood fires, wildfires and, on the […] Continue reading -> The World Bank’s Mantra For Air Pollution Control In South Asia 09/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Air pollution and climate change have never received as much combined attention, at such a high level, as at COP28 in Dubai. The UN’s 28th Conference of Parties on climate change has seen top-level participants from the World Health Organization (WHO), the UAE presidency, and noted expert bodies discuss the estimated 7-8 million deaths annually […] Continue reading -> Delhi’s ‘Warrior Moms’ Battle Air Pollution After Seeing Their Kids Suffer 04/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Two mothers battled air pollution in Delhi and its suburbs well before it became a thing. Motivated by how their children have suffered, Ruchika Sethi Takkar and Bhavreen Kandhari speak with Health Policy Watch about why they don’t give up and what other parents can learn from their work. DELHI, India – On a gently […] Continue reading -> COP28: 124 Countries Commit to Milestone ‘Declaration on Climate and Health’ 02/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji DUBAI, UAE – In what is being described as a historic and pivotal moment by top COP28 and World Health Organization (WHO) officials, 124 countries have endorsed the Declaration of Climate and Health. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, President of COP28 in Dubai, made the announcement. “We have received commitments from 123 countries that are […] Continue reading -> Delhi Drowns In Smog while Rural Punjab Farmers Burn Rice Stubble As Subsidies Discourage Alternative Crops 17/11/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji In the worst week of air pollution in the Indian capital this winter, rural farm fires on average contributed to 25% of urban pollution concentrations. Hundreds of kilometres to the north, Punjab, the main source of the pollution, had missed a government-declared target to halve the number of seasonal crop stubble fires – although progress […] Continue reading -> COP28 SOS: Nations Are Only Taking ‘Baby Steps’ To Avert Climate Crisis 16/11/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji With a fortnight to go before the start of the annual global climate conference, COP28, countries have – by their own admission – made insufficient progress in reducing carbon emissions. This is according to a report on countries’ nationally determined contributions (NDCs) or goals they’ve set for themselves, released this week by the UN Framework […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Soumya Swaminathan Returns to International Arena to Fight Air Pollution 01/02/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji Dr Soumya Swaminathan is returning to the international stage after leaving the World Health Organization (WHO) in late 2022, just as the world was recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. She became the agency’s first Chief Scientist just before the pandemic, a position that propelled her to become a widely-known global voice for WHO, analyzing and […] Continue reading -> Despite $1 Billion Expenditure, India’s Air Quality is Still Appalling – But Improvements Are Possible 30/01/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji Ten years ago, India’s appalling air pollution made headlines. But $1 billion dollars of investment, new policies and a health crisis have done little to address this situation. Is there still hope? If you have a fever, you measure your temperature. If there’s a storm, you measure the wind and rain. If there’s a stock […] Continue reading -> Deadly Super-Pollutant Black Carbon Has Evaded Global Attention So Far 11/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Black carbon is a super pollutant and its emissions are commonly seen anywhere you see black smoke – from a tiny kerosene lamp to a massive ship. The main sources include the burning of biomass, garbage dumps, diesel vehicles, coal-fired power plants, brick kilns, wood fires, wildfires and, on the […] Continue reading -> The World Bank’s Mantra For Air Pollution Control In South Asia 09/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Air pollution and climate change have never received as much combined attention, at such a high level, as at COP28 in Dubai. The UN’s 28th Conference of Parties on climate change has seen top-level participants from the World Health Organization (WHO), the UAE presidency, and noted expert bodies discuss the estimated 7-8 million deaths annually […] Continue reading -> Delhi’s ‘Warrior Moms’ Battle Air Pollution After Seeing Their Kids Suffer 04/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Two mothers battled air pollution in Delhi and its suburbs well before it became a thing. Motivated by how their children have suffered, Ruchika Sethi Takkar and Bhavreen Kandhari speak with Health Policy Watch about why they don’t give up and what other parents can learn from their work. DELHI, India – On a gently […] Continue reading -> COP28: 124 Countries Commit to Milestone ‘Declaration on Climate and Health’ 02/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji DUBAI, UAE – In what is being described as a historic and pivotal moment by top COP28 and World Health Organization (WHO) officials, 124 countries have endorsed the Declaration of Climate and Health. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, President of COP28 in Dubai, made the announcement. “We have received commitments from 123 countries that are […] Continue reading -> Delhi Drowns In Smog while Rural Punjab Farmers Burn Rice Stubble As Subsidies Discourage Alternative Crops 17/11/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji In the worst week of air pollution in the Indian capital this winter, rural farm fires on average contributed to 25% of urban pollution concentrations. Hundreds of kilometres to the north, Punjab, the main source of the pollution, had missed a government-declared target to halve the number of seasonal crop stubble fires – although progress […] Continue reading -> COP28 SOS: Nations Are Only Taking ‘Baby Steps’ To Avert Climate Crisis 16/11/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji With a fortnight to go before the start of the annual global climate conference, COP28, countries have – by their own admission – made insufficient progress in reducing carbon emissions. This is according to a report on countries’ nationally determined contributions (NDCs) or goals they’ve set for themselves, released this week by the UN Framework […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Despite $1 Billion Expenditure, India’s Air Quality is Still Appalling – But Improvements Are Possible 30/01/2024 Chetan Bhattacharji Ten years ago, India’s appalling air pollution made headlines. But $1 billion dollars of investment, new policies and a health crisis have done little to address this situation. Is there still hope? If you have a fever, you measure your temperature. If there’s a storm, you measure the wind and rain. If there’s a stock […] Continue reading -> Deadly Super-Pollutant Black Carbon Has Evaded Global Attention So Far 11/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Black carbon is a super pollutant and its emissions are commonly seen anywhere you see black smoke – from a tiny kerosene lamp to a massive ship. The main sources include the burning of biomass, garbage dumps, diesel vehicles, coal-fired power plants, brick kilns, wood fires, wildfires and, on the […] Continue reading -> The World Bank’s Mantra For Air Pollution Control In South Asia 09/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Air pollution and climate change have never received as much combined attention, at such a high level, as at COP28 in Dubai. The UN’s 28th Conference of Parties on climate change has seen top-level participants from the World Health Organization (WHO), the UAE presidency, and noted expert bodies discuss the estimated 7-8 million deaths annually […] Continue reading -> Delhi’s ‘Warrior Moms’ Battle Air Pollution After Seeing Their Kids Suffer 04/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Two mothers battled air pollution in Delhi and its suburbs well before it became a thing. Motivated by how their children have suffered, Ruchika Sethi Takkar and Bhavreen Kandhari speak with Health Policy Watch about why they don’t give up and what other parents can learn from their work. DELHI, India – On a gently […] Continue reading -> COP28: 124 Countries Commit to Milestone ‘Declaration on Climate and Health’ 02/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji DUBAI, UAE – In what is being described as a historic and pivotal moment by top COP28 and World Health Organization (WHO) officials, 124 countries have endorsed the Declaration of Climate and Health. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, President of COP28 in Dubai, made the announcement. “We have received commitments from 123 countries that are […] Continue reading -> Delhi Drowns In Smog while Rural Punjab Farmers Burn Rice Stubble As Subsidies Discourage Alternative Crops 17/11/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji In the worst week of air pollution in the Indian capital this winter, rural farm fires on average contributed to 25% of urban pollution concentrations. Hundreds of kilometres to the north, Punjab, the main source of the pollution, had missed a government-declared target to halve the number of seasonal crop stubble fires – although progress […] Continue reading -> COP28 SOS: Nations Are Only Taking ‘Baby Steps’ To Avert Climate Crisis 16/11/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji With a fortnight to go before the start of the annual global climate conference, COP28, countries have – by their own admission – made insufficient progress in reducing carbon emissions. This is according to a report on countries’ nationally determined contributions (NDCs) or goals they’ve set for themselves, released this week by the UN Framework […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Deadly Super-Pollutant Black Carbon Has Evaded Global Attention So Far 11/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Black carbon is a super pollutant and its emissions are commonly seen anywhere you see black smoke – from a tiny kerosene lamp to a massive ship. The main sources include the burning of biomass, garbage dumps, diesel vehicles, coal-fired power plants, brick kilns, wood fires, wildfires and, on the […] Continue reading -> The World Bank’s Mantra For Air Pollution Control In South Asia 09/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Air pollution and climate change have never received as much combined attention, at such a high level, as at COP28 in Dubai. The UN’s 28th Conference of Parties on climate change has seen top-level participants from the World Health Organization (WHO), the UAE presidency, and noted expert bodies discuss the estimated 7-8 million deaths annually […] Continue reading -> Delhi’s ‘Warrior Moms’ Battle Air Pollution After Seeing Their Kids Suffer 04/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Two mothers battled air pollution in Delhi and its suburbs well before it became a thing. Motivated by how their children have suffered, Ruchika Sethi Takkar and Bhavreen Kandhari speak with Health Policy Watch about why they don’t give up and what other parents can learn from their work. DELHI, India – On a gently […] Continue reading -> COP28: 124 Countries Commit to Milestone ‘Declaration on Climate and Health’ 02/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji DUBAI, UAE – In what is being described as a historic and pivotal moment by top COP28 and World Health Organization (WHO) officials, 124 countries have endorsed the Declaration of Climate and Health. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, President of COP28 in Dubai, made the announcement. “We have received commitments from 123 countries that are […] Continue reading -> Delhi Drowns In Smog while Rural Punjab Farmers Burn Rice Stubble As Subsidies Discourage Alternative Crops 17/11/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji In the worst week of air pollution in the Indian capital this winter, rural farm fires on average contributed to 25% of urban pollution concentrations. Hundreds of kilometres to the north, Punjab, the main source of the pollution, had missed a government-declared target to halve the number of seasonal crop stubble fires – although progress […] Continue reading -> COP28 SOS: Nations Are Only Taking ‘Baby Steps’ To Avert Climate Crisis 16/11/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji With a fortnight to go before the start of the annual global climate conference, COP28, countries have – by their own admission – made insufficient progress in reducing carbon emissions. This is according to a report on countries’ nationally determined contributions (NDCs) or goals they’ve set for themselves, released this week by the UN Framework […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
The World Bank’s Mantra For Air Pollution Control In South Asia 09/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Air pollution and climate change have never received as much combined attention, at such a high level, as at COP28 in Dubai. The UN’s 28th Conference of Parties on climate change has seen top-level participants from the World Health Organization (WHO), the UAE presidency, and noted expert bodies discuss the estimated 7-8 million deaths annually […] Continue reading -> Delhi’s ‘Warrior Moms’ Battle Air Pollution After Seeing Their Kids Suffer 04/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Two mothers battled air pollution in Delhi and its suburbs well before it became a thing. Motivated by how their children have suffered, Ruchika Sethi Takkar and Bhavreen Kandhari speak with Health Policy Watch about why they don’t give up and what other parents can learn from their work. DELHI, India – On a gently […] Continue reading -> COP28: 124 Countries Commit to Milestone ‘Declaration on Climate and Health’ 02/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji DUBAI, UAE – In what is being described as a historic and pivotal moment by top COP28 and World Health Organization (WHO) officials, 124 countries have endorsed the Declaration of Climate and Health. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, President of COP28 in Dubai, made the announcement. “We have received commitments from 123 countries that are […] Continue reading -> Delhi Drowns In Smog while Rural Punjab Farmers Burn Rice Stubble As Subsidies Discourage Alternative Crops 17/11/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji In the worst week of air pollution in the Indian capital this winter, rural farm fires on average contributed to 25% of urban pollution concentrations. Hundreds of kilometres to the north, Punjab, the main source of the pollution, had missed a government-declared target to halve the number of seasonal crop stubble fires – although progress […] Continue reading -> COP28 SOS: Nations Are Only Taking ‘Baby Steps’ To Avert Climate Crisis 16/11/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji With a fortnight to go before the start of the annual global climate conference, COP28, countries have – by their own admission – made insufficient progress in reducing carbon emissions. This is according to a report on countries’ nationally determined contributions (NDCs) or goals they’ve set for themselves, released this week by the UN Framework […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Delhi’s ‘Warrior Moms’ Battle Air Pollution After Seeing Their Kids Suffer 04/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji Two mothers battled air pollution in Delhi and its suburbs well before it became a thing. Motivated by how their children have suffered, Ruchika Sethi Takkar and Bhavreen Kandhari speak with Health Policy Watch about why they don’t give up and what other parents can learn from their work. DELHI, India – On a gently […] Continue reading -> COP28: 124 Countries Commit to Milestone ‘Declaration on Climate and Health’ 02/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji DUBAI, UAE – In what is being described as a historic and pivotal moment by top COP28 and World Health Organization (WHO) officials, 124 countries have endorsed the Declaration of Climate and Health. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, President of COP28 in Dubai, made the announcement. “We have received commitments from 123 countries that are […] Continue reading -> Delhi Drowns In Smog while Rural Punjab Farmers Burn Rice Stubble As Subsidies Discourage Alternative Crops 17/11/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji In the worst week of air pollution in the Indian capital this winter, rural farm fires on average contributed to 25% of urban pollution concentrations. Hundreds of kilometres to the north, Punjab, the main source of the pollution, had missed a government-declared target to halve the number of seasonal crop stubble fires – although progress […] Continue reading -> COP28 SOS: Nations Are Only Taking ‘Baby Steps’ To Avert Climate Crisis 16/11/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji With a fortnight to go before the start of the annual global climate conference, COP28, countries have – by their own admission – made insufficient progress in reducing carbon emissions. This is according to a report on countries’ nationally determined contributions (NDCs) or goals they’ve set for themselves, released this week by the UN Framework […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
COP28: 124 Countries Commit to Milestone ‘Declaration on Climate and Health’ 02/12/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji DUBAI, UAE – In what is being described as a historic and pivotal moment by top COP28 and World Health Organization (WHO) officials, 124 countries have endorsed the Declaration of Climate and Health. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, President of COP28 in Dubai, made the announcement. “We have received commitments from 123 countries that are […] Continue reading -> Delhi Drowns In Smog while Rural Punjab Farmers Burn Rice Stubble As Subsidies Discourage Alternative Crops 17/11/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji In the worst week of air pollution in the Indian capital this winter, rural farm fires on average contributed to 25% of urban pollution concentrations. Hundreds of kilometres to the north, Punjab, the main source of the pollution, had missed a government-declared target to halve the number of seasonal crop stubble fires – although progress […] Continue reading -> COP28 SOS: Nations Are Only Taking ‘Baby Steps’ To Avert Climate Crisis 16/11/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji With a fortnight to go before the start of the annual global climate conference, COP28, countries have – by their own admission – made insufficient progress in reducing carbon emissions. This is according to a report on countries’ nationally determined contributions (NDCs) or goals they’ve set for themselves, released this week by the UN Framework […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy Loading Comments... You must be logged in to post a comment.
Delhi Drowns In Smog while Rural Punjab Farmers Burn Rice Stubble As Subsidies Discourage Alternative Crops 17/11/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji In the worst week of air pollution in the Indian capital this winter, rural farm fires on average contributed to 25% of urban pollution concentrations. Hundreds of kilometres to the north, Punjab, the main source of the pollution, had missed a government-declared target to halve the number of seasonal crop stubble fires – although progress […] Continue reading -> COP28 SOS: Nations Are Only Taking ‘Baby Steps’ To Avert Climate Crisis 16/11/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji With a fortnight to go before the start of the annual global climate conference, COP28, countries have – by their own admission – made insufficient progress in reducing carbon emissions. This is according to a report on countries’ nationally determined contributions (NDCs) or goals they’ve set for themselves, released this week by the UN Framework […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts This site uses cookies to help give you the best experience on our website. Cookies enable us to collect information that helps us personalise your experience and improve the functionality and performance of our site. By continuing to read our website, we assume you agree to this, otherwise you can adjust your browser settings. Please read our cookie and Privacy Policy. Our Cookies and Privacy Policy
COP28 SOS: Nations Are Only Taking ‘Baby Steps’ To Avert Climate Crisis 16/11/2023 Chetan Bhattacharji With a fortnight to go before the start of the annual global climate conference, COP28, countries have – by their own admission – made insufficient progress in reducing carbon emissions. This is according to a report on countries’ nationally determined contributions (NDCs) or goals they’ve set for themselves, released this week by the UN Framework […] Continue reading -> Posts navigation Older postsNewer posts