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Air pollution in news on April 11

Here's a round-up of today's news reports and debates on air pollution

DTE Staff

Short cycling trips won't be enough. The national capital's public transport network requires a bicycle master plan to fight air pollution, say experts. Read here

The central government the Supreme Court that it is "actively considering" imposing a ban on pet coke to curb air pollution. Read here

Instead of burning crop residue, Hisar, a district in Haryana, will try a more eco-friendly method of dealing with it. Hisar MP Dushyant Chautala has sanctioned Rs20 lakh to procure waste decomposers that can convert the residue into compost. Read here