On October 20, The Indian Express published its series “Death by Breath”, which highlighted how man-made issues such as unmonitored construction works and garbage burning were contributing to the city’s worsening air quality and its impact on health of the citizen
The court said that while it was not banning bursting of firecrackers, it was for state government to consider measures in view of earlier judgements of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Supreme Court on the same. However, some limit has to be put in place, the bench said.
In interviews Pratip Acharya, two of India’s most eminent atmospheric and environmental scientists suggest some practical solutions to address the problem of deteriorating AQI in Mumbai
Confirming the development, V M Motghare, joint director, MPCB, told The Indian Express that notice has been served to CEAT’s Bhandup plant on November 2, and a notice to JSW Green Cement’s plant was served on November 1.