India’s Supreme Court identifies vehicle emissions as a major source of Delhi pollution
Climate · First reported 6 Nov, 23:00 · Updated 23:34
The Supreme Court said vehicle emissions are a major contributor to Delhi’s poor air quality and questioned the effectiveness of measures to curb pollution. It also addressed stubble burning and Diwali firecrackers.
- The Supreme Court said vehicle pollution is a major cause of Delhi’s deteriorating air quality and raised concerns about the effectiveness of government measures.
- The court said farmers should receive economic incentives and practical alternatives to stubble burning, and urged responsible Diwali celebrations because firecrackers add to pollution. [d6d518b8-a03f-4277-274-38c48a1b6192]
- A separate headline on the same issue described Delhi’s roads as a “free-for-all,” but its supplied snippet gives no further details.
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- Court’s view on winter AQI below 100
- The court described achieving it in Delhi winters as unrealistic.
- Other issues raised
- Stubble burning and Diwali firecrackers.
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