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Study links high pollution, biofuel burning in Delhi's crematoria at peak of second COVID wave
The study conducted by researchers from National Institute of Advanced Science, Bengaluru; Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC); Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune; Utkal University; and Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology has been published in the multidisciplinary journal Chemosphere
Cabinet gives nod to continue ACROSS scheme for atmospheric science programmes for 5 years
The objective of the scheme is to provide improved weather, climate, ocean forecast and services, and other hazard-related services to ensure transfer of commensurate benefits to the end-user
COVID-19 virus piggybacks only black carbon emissions, not all PM 2.5 particles, says study
The study, published in the journal ELSEVIER, is based on data collected from Delhi, from September to December 2020, and the 24-hour average of particulate matter 2.5 and black carbon
Disturbances from large volcanic eruptions may help better understand Indian monsoon: Study
Tiny particles and gases that a large volcano blasts into the air enter into the stratosphere and remain there for a few years.
Rapid warming of Indo-Pacific Ocean cited as reason for rainfall decline over Northern India
Continued warming of the Indo-Pacific Ocean is highly likely, which may further intensify these changes in global rainfall patterns.
Cold wave makes Delhi air quality 'severe' for fourth straight day; city facing worst pollution crisis since Diwali
The overall PM 2.5 level (fine particulate matter in the air with a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometre) was recorded at 271 and the PM 10 level at 422 here, the CPCB said
Environment Ministry wants new air pollution control methods before winters
The expert group, the ministry said, aims at better air quality management in next three months.
New study says odd-even scheme in Delhi led to an increase in number of vehicles and hence, emissions
A large number of personal vehicle owners seemed to have opted to commute earlier in the morning and later in the evening, before and after the odd –even rule.
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology inaugurates "Pratyush"; a supercomputer system to help in weather forecasting
Of the 6.8 Petaflop, four Petaflop has been set up at IITM and the balance 2.8 Petaflop at the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecast (NCMRWF) at Noida.
IMD says Southwest Monsoon withdraws from Maharashtra 24 days after its normal date
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) declared the withdrawal of southwest monsoons from Mumbai and the rest of Maharashtra on Tuesday
Heat wave in India: Climate change is here, prepare for irregular weather, says senior meteorologist
Firstpost spoke to Jeevanprakash Kulkarni, a senior meteorologist from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, who is presently associated with a forum called Satarkindia that issues warning based on various climatic scenarios
Dammed or Damned? Before reviewing Indus River Treaty, India needs to learn from the past
A new Indus River Treaty can have long term impacts on the Himalayan mountain range. The impacts will be positive only if it is well planned in advance.
Pollution report by US scientists malicious and incorrect: Javadekar
The report on pollution in India has been extrapolated and not based on exact data or ground study, Javadekar said