By गाँव कनेक्शन
A study has concluded that fine particulate air pollution remains the greatest external threat to public health. It noted that of all the countries in the world, India faces the greatest health burden from air pollution. Details here.
A study has concluded that fine particulate air pollution remains the greatest external threat to public health. It noted that of all the countries in the world, India faces the greatest health burden from air pollution. Details here.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
In a comparative analysis aimed at exploring the air pollution levels in rural areas and the urban areas, it is found that there is little difference in concentration levels of air pollutants in the two brackets. The report highlighted that the reliance on solid fuels for domestic use is a major factor behind the high pollution levels in the rural hinterland.
In a comparative analysis aimed at exploring the air pollution levels in rural areas and the urban areas, it is found that there is little difference in concentration levels of air pollutants in the two brackets. The report highlighted that the reliance on solid fuels for domestic use is a major factor behind the high pollution levels in the rural hinterland.
By गाँव कनेक्शन
According to a reply to an RTI filed by an advocacy group, 96% of DTC buses will complete their 15 year service period within the next three years. Activists working for the group have called for a detailed timeline for procurement of new buses by the government. Details here.
According to a reply to an RTI filed by an advocacy group, 96% of DTC buses will complete their 15 year service period within the next three years. Activists working for the group have called for a detailed timeline for procurement of new buses by the government. Details here.
By Nidhi Jamwal
Delhi is choking. Governments are not doing enough. (There is nothing new in this story.)
Delhi is choking. Governments are not doing enough. (There is nothing new in this story.)
By Yash Khandelwal
A modest 10% reduction in energy consumption from wealthier urban households, which can be achieved from energy conservation and the adoption of efficient power sources, can reduce particulate pollution by 7.1 %, 8.4 %, and 6.2 % in Delhi, Coimbatore, and Rajkot respectively.
A modest 10% reduction in energy consumption from wealthier urban households, which can be achieved from energy conservation and the adoption of efficient power sources, can reduce particulate pollution by 7.1 %, 8.4 %, and 6.2 % in Delhi, Coimbatore, and Rajkot respectively.
By Anusha Passi
It is the winter season when hundreds of thousand migratory birds visit India in search of a warm haven. Vadla is one of them. Here is her awe inspiring journey for the young readers of Gaon Connection.
It is the winter season when hundreds of thousand migratory birds visit India in search of a warm haven. Vadla is one of them. Here is her awe inspiring journey for the young readers of Gaon Connection.
By Abhishek Verma
As the world celebrates Eid, an old establishment in Lucknow makes mountains of sevaiyyan that will be carted off to kitchens where it will be the hero of meethi Eid.
As the world celebrates Eid, an old establishment in Lucknow makes mountains of sevaiyyan that will be carted off to kitchens where it will be the hero of meethi Eid.
By Nidhi Jamwal
How serious are political parties contesting the Maharashtra Assembly Election 2019 about the environment, as reflected in their manifestos
How serious are political parties contesting the Maharashtra Assembly Election 2019 about the environment, as reflected in their manifestos
By Brijendra Dubey
Whether it's the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi, or the monuments devoted to political leaders in Lucknow, it is hard to ignore Mirzapur's contribution to the coveted pink sandstone. But the real cost is borne by the district's villagers who suffer diseases including tuberculosis, due to stone mining that has turned the region into a toxic dust bowl. A ground report.
Whether it's the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi, or the monuments devoted to political leaders in Lucknow, it is hard to ignore Mirzapur's contribution to the coveted pink sandstone. But the real cost is borne by the district's villagers who suffer diseases including tuberculosis, due to stone mining that has turned the region into a toxic dust bowl. A ground report.
By Pratyaksh Srivastava
At least 24 people are reportedly dead due to lightning strikes in Gujarat and large scale crop losses have been reported in Maharashtra. As per weather experts, an interaction between a western disturbance and the moist winds of Arabian Sea led to heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning and hail storms.
At least 24 people are reportedly dead due to lightning strikes in Gujarat and large scale crop losses have been reported in Maharashtra. As per weather experts, an interaction between a western disturbance and the moist winds of Arabian Sea led to heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning and hail storms.