pollution

[ad_1] The Biden administration announced $6 billion in funding Monday for projects that will slash emissions from the industrial sector – the largest-ever US investment to decarbonize domestic industry to fight climate change. The industrial sector is responsible for roughly 25% of all the nation’s emissions, and has proven difficult to decarbonize due to its energy-intense, large-scale operations.Iron, steel, aluminum, food and beverage, concrete and cement facilities are some…

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: India was ranked the third most polluted country and New Delhi the most polluted capital by the 2023 World Air Quality report by Swiss technology company, IQAir. The latest report by the company that provides live information on major air pollutants globally, also found Begusarai in Bihar as the most polluted city globally last year. The report, released Tuesday, showed Bangladesh and Pakistan were the top…

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The 6th Annual World Air Quality Report has unveiled critical insights, ranking India among the world’s top three most polluted countries in 2023. This comprehensive analysis, based on data from over 30,000 air quality monitoring stations worldwide, highlights a grim reality for India’s environment and public health.According to the report, India’s average PM2.5 concentration was recorded at 54.4 µg/m3, surpassing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) annual…