Air pollution peaks as Delhi flouts firecracker ban
Hopes of a cleaner Diwali were dashed in the national capital region as a part of the citizenry openly flouted the Supreme Court’s orders limiting the bursting of firecrackers
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Firecracker restrictions may mean cleaner Diwali
The severe air pollution in the national capital region during the Diwali festivities could be lower this year as the authorities are acting to restrain the indiscriminate bursting of firecrackers
Courting the environment
A recent Supreme Court order, reinstating a ban on the sale of firecrackers before the Diwali festival, is the latest in the long line of desperate judicial interventions to deal with environmental issues
For Delhi, India’s capital city, the use of firecrackers during Diwali celebrations is posing an increasing health risk. Located in a semi-arid region, with heavy traffic and a building boom…Read More
Diwali firecrackers: the chokehold of tradition
Despite a renewed conversation on air pollution, there was no impact this Diwali on the use of firecrackers, which create the most dangerous pollutants
The day began with a bang, or actually a series of bangs, as children started setting off firecrackers in the morning to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, in India. In fact, the firecrackers had been going off for a while, and since Diwali…Read More
Gasping Delhi awaits Diwali pollution explosion
As pollution levels rise in India’s capital city before Diwali celebrations, the only step the government seems to be taking is banning Chinese firecrackers
As Diwali approaches, the Delhi government is cracking down on Chinese firecrackers to stop the rise in air pollution. Of special worry are PM 2.5 levels, particulate matter that are less than 2.5 microns in width…Read More
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