Delhi’s air quality has deteriorated drastically, reaching hazardous levels with an AQI of 526. This article provides in-depth coverage of the situation, including contributing factors, health impacts, and government responses.
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The Yamuna River in Delhi is once again facing severe pollution, with a thick layer of toxic foam covering the Kalindi Kunj stretch. The pollution levels in the river remain high, raising concerns about the environmental impact and public health risks.
The Yamuna River in Delhi has been plagued by a thick layer of toxic foam, highlighting the city’s severe pollution problem. The alarming visuals, captured in Kalindi Kunj, show the river completely covered by foam in some areas, a grim reminder of the city’s ongoing struggle with air and water pollution. Experts blame vehicle emissions, industrial activities, and crop burning for the dire situation.
As Delhi’s air quality plummeted to ‘very poor’ last week, with several monitoring stations nearing the alarming 300 mark, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has taken action. On Monday, the CAQM ordered the implementation of GRAP-II in the Delhi-NCR region, aiming to curb the worsening pollution crisis. This move comes as a desperate attempt to alleviate the health risks posed by the hazardous air.
Bamako, the capital of Mali, faces a growing waste management crisis. The city’s rapid population growth has outpaced its infrastructure, leaving streets littered with garbage. Donkey carts, often overburdened and neglected, are used to collect trash, highlighting the desperate need for a sustainable solution. While the World Bank has pledged funding for landfill improvements, the city’s waste management struggles persist, with residents often resorting to dumping their trash directly into the streets.
India has reached its ‘plastic overshoot day’ on April 23, indicating that the country has exhausted its capacity to manage the plastic waste generated in the year. According to Swiss non-profit EA Earth Action, this means that any plastic bag used after this date will likely end up polluting the environment. The overshoot day for the world is September 5, while developed countries like the US have it much later on December 11.
A citizen science survey involving the counting of squashed bugs on car number plates has revealed a startling 78% decline in flying insects across the UK since 2004. This dramatic reduction is a ‘red flag’ for the state of nature and highlights the urgent need for action to protect insects, which play crucial roles in pollination, pest control, and nutrient recycling.