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Bengaluru's first electric bus
Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: First electric bus | Building survey … and more

October 2, 2021 News Desk

After the collapse of two dilapidated buildings, BBMP has decided to survey such buildings across the city. Read more of this week’s news in our roundup.

covid Delta variant
Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: Variants in 72% COVID patients | Air pollution up by 90%… and more

July 10, 2021 News Desk

Catch up on news from the city this week, in our roundup.

Environment

The day it rained ash

May 5, 2021 Jaissy John

“We are not activists, we are just common people, asking for our basic right to a clean environment and we refuse to breathe this poison every night.”

Health

Bengaluru school kids breathe polluted air, shows study

May 2, 2021 News Desk

The study used data from an independent monitoring network set up in 27 major locations in 18 districts of Bengaluru by the Healthy Air Coalition.

Commute

Will vehicle ban in Cubbon Park worsen traffic congestion? No, finds IISc study

September 14, 2020 News Desk

A recent IISc study finds that allowing vehicles inside Cubbon Park does not help reduce traffic. Instead, a vehicle ban in the park can reduce both emissions and the overall distance motorists travel.

A pedestrian waiting to cross the road. Pic: The Footpath Initiative
Commute

One pedestrian is killed every two days on Bengaluru’s high-speed arterial roads

September 7, 2019 Anusha Chitturi

In 2017, 282 pedestrians were killed in vehicle crashes in Bengaluru. Majority of these crashes occurred when the pedestrian was trying to cross a major arterial road, like the ORR, that’s designed for maximum vehicle speed

Environment

How to pick the anti-pollution mask that’s right for you

June 12, 2019 Prahlad Saldanha

As Bengaluru’s air quality is worsening, anti-pollution masks can reduce your exposure and the resultant health impacts. Here is a guide on the type of masks available in market, and pointers to pick one that’s right for you

Environment

To beat air pollution, redesign Bengaluru’s action plan

June 5, 2019 Bhargavi S Rao

A 44-point action plan was proposed recently to improve Bengaluru’s air quality. But the actions proposed are ineffective and undemocratic, opines the author

Environment

Coalition of doctors, environmentalists to fight air pollution in Bengaluru

April 5, 2019 News Desk

The Healthy Air Coalition was launched in the city today, to combat air pollution and its health impacts. As part of the initiative, forty new air quality monitoring stations will be installed in the city to gather high-quality data on air pollution

Environment

Why the air inside your home could be as toxic as that outside

March 13, 2019 Arjun Rajan

India’s dubious distinction in terms of air quality is widely discussed, but the focus of discussion has typically been outdoor pollution. Yet, right here in Bengaluru, indoor pollution poses serious risks for several communities, cutting across class. What are the sources of indoor pollution and how can it be addressed?

Civic

Why HSR residents are fighting in court against KCDC compost plant

January 25, 2019 Arjun Rajan

Years of follow ups have not been able to help the KCDC plant in HSR Layout function scientifically, and residents are bearing the brunt. A residents welfare association has recently filed a writ petition in the High Court demanding the closure of the plant.

Commute

Two-stroke autos: banned but not out; going electric could be a solution to pollution

January 23, 2019 Rahna Jacob

Retrofitting old two-stroke autos with an electric engine could be a noiseless, non-polluting solution to air pollution. However, government subsidies are not yet being offered to those looking to go electric.

Environment

Tackling air quality crisis: a chance for Bengaluru to lead the way

January 7, 2019 Shashank Atreya

Vehicular pollution is the top contributor to air pollution in the congested city of Bengaluru. Attempts to curb air pollution need to be stepped up now, to avoid a future crisis.

Environment

How mishandling of garbage contributes to Bengaluru’s air quality crisis

December 28, 2018 Arjun Rajan

The mismanagement of solid waste continues in Bengaluru with incessant garbage burning. There are PILs filed in the High Court, but will they help reducing burning of garbage?

Traffic jam
Civic

Bengaluru Buzz: Curb on new vehicle registration? | Bellandur lake recedes | GIL pays 50 lakh penalty

November 5, 2018 News Desk

Bellandur lake’s disappearing act, new anti-pollution measures being considered, and a revived Peripheral Ring Road project — catch all the important news from your city that you may have missed last week.

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