***Crossposted from the WHO website*** More than 80% of people living in urban areas that monitor air pollution are exposed to air quality levels that exceed the World Health Organization (WHO) limits. While all regions of the world are affected, populations in low-income cities are the most impacted. According to the latest air quality database, … Continue reading WHO releases global air pollution update
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National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
The goal of the National Clean Air Progamme (NCAP) is to meet the prescribed annual average ambient air quality standards at all locations in the country within a stipulated timeframe. Details of the programme are available here, and public comments are invited until May 17, 2018. The programme was first announced in January 2018 (link), … Continue reading National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
Community Spotlight: Avril Unger
When Art Meets Air Pollution In February 2018, Avril Unger, a performance artist collaborated with Jhatkaa, a Bengaluru-based advocacy and campaigning organization for her latest piece, an art installation on air pollution. Read about it here and here. An excerpt from the news piece: "You’d probably be perplexed at the sight of her, performance artist … Continue reading Community Spotlight: Avril Unger
Poetry on Delhi Smog
In light of the air pollution episode in Delhi, the following poem has been circulating on social media: No one noticed When the sparrows left It was just another smoggy winter morning People drove their cars dropped their children off At air conditioned schools Where they learned Pollution is a bad thing It was just … Continue reading Poetry on Delhi Smog
Researcher in Spotlight- Arti Choudhary
Dr. Arti Choudhary’s research is focused on on-road emission characterization and emission modelling. She is currently working at the Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI). She has a PhD from the Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (India) and M.Tech. from Thapar University, Patiala (India). Her past research was funded by the Ministry … Continue reading Researcher in Spotlight- Arti Choudhary
Newsletter: August – September 2017
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New logo!
Hello! In the last couple of months, I have been working with Shahana Chaudhury of Toji Communication Consultancy who kindly agreed to help with designing a logo for AQ in India. Thanks to all of you who submitted their suggestions, and a special shout-out to Shahzad Gani and Adithya Pasupuleti for some great ideas! Finally, thanks … Continue reading New logo!
Job Opportunity at ICCT
The ICCT seeks a highly committed, self-motivated person to contribute to our research to reduce vehicle emissions and improve efficiency of light and heavy duty vehicles in India. We expect the successful candidate to work across a range of technical and policy areas, and take on other projects as the need arises. Details- http://bit.ly/2i5kWH1 To apply, … Continue reading Job Opportunity at ICCT
AQ in India Newsletter- December 2016
Media articles Burning of trees sinks Chennai's air quality Govt asks pollution watchdogs to get their instruments calibrated to maintain accuracy Delhi’s plan to create a landfill along the banks of the Yamuna is a downright dangerous idea The long-term solution CAST to test northeast India’s air pollution situation Take a deep breath – here’s … Continue reading AQ in India Newsletter- December 2016
Job Opportunities- December 2016
[1] Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Air Pollution Modelling http://bit.ly/2gXnKlI [Deadline: January 3rd, 2017] [2] Faculty Recruitment for IIT Bhubaneswar http://bit.ly/2gy302I [3] Expression of interest for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (MSCA IFs) in 2017 and onwards at the Department for Environmental Science, Aarhus University. https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/159773
