NewsRack: 'Vehicular Pollution' news in 'Economy' topic for user indiatogether

"Indians Will Live 4 years Longer If...": WHO Offers Advice	13.8.2018	NDTV News - Top-stories
Indians would live for about four years longer on an average if the country meets the WHO's air quality standards, according to a new study.
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Blue stickers on petrol and CNG cars, orange for diesel vehicles in Delhi NCR soon	13.8.2018	Zee News : States
The Environment Pollution Control Authority had in July this year told the Supreme Court that having colour-coded stickers to identify polluting automobiles would help in tackling air pollution.
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Weekend In 10 European Cities Like Smoking 4 Cigarettes Per Day: Study	10.8.2018	NDTV News - Top-stories
Spending a weekend in Europe's 10 most popular cities during summer could have the same health impact as smoking one to four cigarettes per day, according to a study.
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11-member panel to curb air pollution: Gujarat government	10.8.2018	DNA: Urban Tales
The state government on Thursday set up an 11-member committee to find out what's causing air pollution in the city and suggest ways to control it. The committee would also conduct a study on the Pirana dumpsite. The committee will be headed by the Additional Chief Secretary of Forest & Environment Department and will comprise ACS of Energy and Petrochemicals Department, and Principal Secretary of Urban Development Department, an official communication stated. "Ahmedabad's Municipal Commissioner and the state's Road Transport Commissioner would also be a part of the high-level committee," the state government said. Urban transport expert Prof Shivanand Swamy, LD Engineering College's Prof GH Ban, Forest & Environment Department's Director, LD Engineering College's retired professor JN Joshi, and Gujarat Cleaner Production Centre's member secretary Dr Bharat Jain are the other members of the committee. Gujarat Pollution Control Board's member secretary would be the committee's convener. The committee's ...
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From Delhi air to Bengaluru lakes, will environment finally be an election issue in 2019?	7.8.2018	Citizen Matters
Environment has been a part of manifestos of the major national parties over the last few years. But will the growing pressure from young voters and the urban middle class finally force them to go beyond lip service to issues like pollution, tree cutting and waste?
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Air Pollution May Alter Heart Structure: 5 Heart-Friendly Foods	6.8.2018	NDTV News - Latest
The researchers claimed that people exposed to even low levels of air pollution can have changes in the structure of the heart, similar to those seen in the early stages of heart failure.
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Bengaluru Buzz: Of air pollution, white-topped roads and illegal hoardings	4.8.2018	Citizen Matters
Did you read about the removal of illegal hoardings and resumption of white topping of roads? Here is our weekly round up, if you missed that and other key news from around the city!
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Dynamic toll system for road use may reduce traffic jam	3.8.2018	Zee News : Science and Technology
A toll system in which drivers would have to pay a fair, dynamic fee for the use of roads may help avoid traffic jams and protect the environment, scientists say.
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Once rainwater dries up, dust takes over to suffocate people	2.8.2018	The Assam Tribune
Once rainwater dries up, dust takes over to suffocate people
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Beware! Air Pollution Can Up Lung Cancer Risk In Young People	1.8.2018	NDTV News - Latest
According to a new study, 50% cancer patients are non-smokers. These people become the victims of lung cancer because of exposure to air pollution. Read full report here.
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Diabetes Management: Diet and Lifestyle Changes To Adopt Today	27.7.2018	NDTV News - Latest
Healthy diet and lifestyle may go a long way in managing blood sugar levels
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Sale of BS-VI non-compliant vehicles should stop from 2020, Centre tells SC	24.7.2018	Sify Finance
In major step to curb vehicular pollution, the Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that sale and manufacture of BS-VI non-compliant vehicles in India should not be allowed from April 1, 2020.
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Stop Sale Of Non-BS VI Vehicles From April 2020, Says Centre	24.7.2018	NDTV News - Top-stories
The sale and manufacture of BS VI non-compliant vehicles in India should not be allowed from April 1, 2020, as it would lessen environmental benefits to be accrued from using cleaner BS VI fuel, the...
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Sale Of BS-VI Non-Compliant Vehicles Should Be Stopped In 2020: Centre	23.7.2018	NDTV News - Top-stories
The sale and manufacture of BS-VI non-compliant vehicles in India should not be allowed from April 1, 2020 as it would lessen environmental benefits to be accrued from using cleaner BS-VI fuel, the...
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Bikes out, trees in: Hanoi tackles air pollution woes	23.7.2018	Reuters: World News
Famed for ancient pagodas, colonial architecture and delicious pho noodle soup, Vietnam's capital of Hanoi has another, albeit dubious, distinction: air pollution.
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National Clear Air Programme	20.7.2018	Govt of india: PIB
“The National Clean Air Programme is a part of larger Central Sector “Pollution Abatement” Scheme. The draft Memorandum for Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) or the Scheme has been circulated to concerned Ministries including Ministry of Finance seeking comments.
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Exercise Outdoors Despite Air Pollution To Reduce Heart Attack Risk, Finds Study	20.7.2018	NDTV News - Latest
Air pollution: A new study suggests that even though traffic fumes permeate the air, going out and exercising is still going to be good for your heart as compared to sitting inside all day. It has...
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Action on 'war footing' for conserving Taj Mahal: Government	17.7.2018	Sify Finance
After being rapped by the Supreme Court over the condition of the Taj Mahal, the government on Monday said that it will take action on "war footing" to deal with air and water pollution in and around the world-famous 17th-century Mughal monument.
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Message in 10,000 bottles: Artist highlights water contamination in China	16.7.2018	Reuters: World News
Chinese artist Brother Nut can point to some success from his Beijing exhibit that used 10,000 bottles of yellowish water to raise awareness of contaminated rural ground water, although it did not go down so well with Beijing authorities.
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City buzz: Mumbai monsoon woes, Delhi garbage crisis unabated even as Centre eyes new schemes	16.7.2018	Citizen Matters
Here's a quick look at some important headlines from the week gone by, pertaining to our cities and urban development. Stay up to date on what's happening! »
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