Air quality
Delhi's air quality has shown a sharp deterioration, crossing into the "very poor" category, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to invoke Stage II of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR. The decision follows an emergency review by the Sub-Committee on GRAP,
Pollution control
The Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) daily bulletin revealed that the air quality index (AQI) in Chandigarh on Sunday was moderate at 118, a day before Diwali. However, experts anticipate that the AQI may deteriorate on Diwali night due to residents bursting crackers. Fortunately, the day temperatures are
Pollution control
Researchers from the East China University of Science and Technology have successfully developed an intelligent approach to identify and classify the sources of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in industrial agglomeration areas. The study utilized artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques to accurately trace the sources of pollutants, achieving an accuracy
Pollution control
Researchers at Technological University Dublin have made a significant discovery in the field of nanotechnology, developing a novel approach to fabricate high-quality surface relief diffraction gratings entirely composed of metal-organic framework (MOF) nanoparticles. This innovation enables the detection of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at low concentrations, with a detection limit
Pollution control
As part of a broader effort to understand the environmental impact of Diwali, the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) has launched a unique initiative to collect soil and water samples from across all districts to assess the chemical contamination caused by firecrackers. The sampling exercise, which began on October
Pollution control
The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) is taking a comprehensive approach to understand the environmental impact of firecrackers during Diwali. For the first time, the board will monitor noise levels not just on Diwali night but also on the days leading up to and following the festival. This three-phase
Diwali
Air quality in several cities of Uttar Pradesh has sharply deteriorated ahead of Diwali, with at least four cities recording higher pollution levels than the national capital, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The situation is expected to worsen on Diwali night due to firecracker emissions and stagnant
Air pollution
As part of its Qatar National Vision 2030, which prioritizes environmental sustainability, the State of Qatar has implemented advanced strategies in environmental protection and air quality improvement. The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has developed a comprehensive and precise national air quality monitoring and improvement system, leveraging globally recognized
Air pollution
A Louisiana state court has terminated the coastal use permit for the proposed Commonwealth LNG export facility, finding that the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources (LDENR) violated the Louisiana Constitution by failing to consider the environmental impacts on surrounding communities of color and low-income communities. The court'
Air pollution
A new computer system designed to automatically detect wildfire burn scars and measure the volume of greenhouse gases released has been developed by researchers at the Federal Institute of Education in Brazil. The system uses Sentinel-2 images with a spatial resolution of 10 meters and a five-day time resolution to
Global warming
A new research report by Anhui Normal University has presented a breakthrough in sustainable development, showing that refining the land use structure can significantly boost efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in China. The study employed a dynamic approach, taking into account future changes in driving factors such as GDP and
Global warming
Researchers at ABB Ltd. in Vasteras, Sweden, have developed a predictive modeling approach to estimate energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in ferronickel (FeNi) production using Rotary Kiln-Electric Furnace (RKEF) technology. The model, which combines physics-based and machine learning techniques, demonstrates high predictive accuracy and enables the simulation of
