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Delhi's air quality remains 'poor'; CREA reports 65% pollution from outside city, highlighting regional factors and vehicular emissions.
Aravalli hills face reckless exploitation due to mining, impacting climate, groundwater, and livelihoods; Supreme Court intervenes amidst protests.
India's urban waste crisis demands circular economy shift; 165 million tonnes waste expected by 2030, impacting climate and health.
Rice farmers adopting alternate wetting and drying (AWD) can cut methane emissions and earn carbon credits, boosting income.
Aravalli Hills mining faces scrutiny as 'strategic exemptions' clash with environmental protection, raising concerns over sustainable development and regulatory transparency.
Aravalli definition row: SC seeks expert review after panel suggests more studies for uniform hill identification method.
Paris Agreement faces scrutiny as developing nations demand resources and policy flexibility, challenging mitigation-centric approach and emission standards.
EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian metal exports with potential price cuts of 15-22% due to carbon tax.
EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism threatens Indian steel and aluminium exports, potentially wiping out 16-22% of prices received from January 1.
Delhi's air pollution crisis demands year-round action, source control, and health-focused strategies to achieve National Clean Air Programme targets.
Energy efficiency star ratings made mandatory for refrigerators, TVs, LPG stoves, and other appliances starting January 1st, 2025.
Despite US skepticism, global climate diplomacy advances with increased renewable energy use and adaptation finance commitments by developed nations.
Delhi's air quality crisis deepens as ammonium sulfate, a secondary pollutant, contributes to one-third of PM2.5 pollution.
Supreme Court halts order on Aravali definition amid concerns of increased mining and ecological damage in ecologically sensitive zone.
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