January 6, 2026

Science Chronicle

A Science and Technology Blog

January 6, 2026

Science Chronicle

A Science and Technology Blog

Author: Ajay Nagpure

Air pollutionConstruction dustEnvironmentGeographyGovernanceParticulate matter

A Governance Issue: Delhi’s Air Pollution Will Remain Critically Severe Unless We Change Course

Delhi’s air pollution is a chronic issue, exacerbated by weak governance, fragmented institutions, and insufficient enforcement of environmental standards. Despite some temporary improvements due to weather during certain years, the underlying sources of pollution remain unaddressed. Without significant changes in funding, authority, and coordinated action, long-term air quality improvements will remain elusive

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Climate changeEnvironmentHeat Action PlanHeat wave

India’s Scorching New Normal: The Escalating Heatwave Crisis and Paths to Resilience

Inspired by Ahmedabad’s success, over 130 cities and 23 States across India have developed their own Heat Action Plans. Alongside Heat Action Plans, a variety of heat-mitigation solutions have been implemented. Despite a variety of solutions implemented, significant challenges remain in addressing heatwave-related problems.

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