Page 11 - Pollution

Over 500mn north Indians to lose 7.6 yrs if pollution levels persist: Study

About 500 mn people living in north India are on track to lose 7.6 years of their life if the current air pollution levels persist, says a study

NGT asks Centre to come up with rules against indoor pollution

The bench took note of a relevant article, in which it was stated that toxic gases and particulate matter may be generated indoors which may adversely affect the employees working in such places

Despite lockdown, pollution levels soared during second Covid wave: Study

According to study in 'Chemosphere' published by SAFAR, experts say that biomass emissions of carbon rich tiny particles and rapid flow of distant dust were found to be primary reasons for pollution

99% world's population breathes poor-quality air: World Health Organisation

Particulate matter, especially PM2.5, is capable of penetrating deep into the lungs and entering the bloodstream, causing cardiovascular, cerebrovascular (stroke) and respiratory impacts

Pollution board slaps Rs 25,000 fine on jaggery units for burning plastic

The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has imposed a fine of Rs 25,000 each on 20 jaggery manufacturing units here, officials said on Friday.

Madurai govt officials to walk, use buses on Wednesdays to curb pollution

Govt officials officers under Madurai district administration have been asked to avoid using personal motor vehicles on Wednesdays and to come to work using public transport, or walk to office.

UN Environment Assembly ends with 14 resolutions to save nature

The Assembly is made up of the 193 UN Member States and convenes every two years to advance global environmental governance.

Wildfires getting worse globally, governments unprepared, says UN report

A warming planet and changes to land use patterns mean more wildfires will scorch large parts of the globe in coming decades, causing spikes in unhealthy smoke pollution and other problems

Delhi govt to soon make PUC certificate mandatory for filling fuel

To ensure that polluting vehicles do not ply in the national capital, Delhi government will soon make Pollution Under Control certificate mandatory for filling fuel at pumps.

Delhi's air quality improves to 'poor' after rains; max temp 21.1 degrees C

The 24-hour air quality index (AQI) of Delhi read 258 at 4 pm on Thursday

Covid-19 pandemic: The quest for a disposable mask that won't pollute

To address that problem, dozens of manufacturers are working on biodegradable masks

Hindustan Syringes shuts plant owing to pollution, triggers shortage scare

Disruption in the supply chain would result in shortage and other related issues like price increases

India's plastic waste generation has more than doubled in 5 years: Govt

India's plastic waste generation has more than doubled in the last five years with an average annual increase of 21.8 per cent, the Centre said on Monday. Responding to a query raised in the Lower House of Parliament, Minister of State for Environment Ashwini Choubey said that more than 34 lakh tons of plastic waste was generated in 2019-20 and 30.59 lakh tons in 2018-19. According to data shared by the minister, in the last five years, the quantity of plastic waste in the country has more than doubled, as the country produced 15.89 lakh tons of plastic waste in 2015-16. The ministry said that annual data on the generation of solid waste, plastic waste, e-waste, construction and demolition (C&D) waste, bio-medical waste (BMW) and hazardous waste (HW) in the country is compiled by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Based on the studies undertaken by CPCB on hazardous waste and data compiled in respect of other wastes, the average annual increase observed in generation of ..

International experts to help the UN in reducing marine debris by 50-90%

The online conference will highlight more than 30 activities in place or in development around the world that can make important contributions by 2030 to a clean ocean

'We can't live like this' as pollution takes lives: Sunil Mittal

Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore, Mittal said he would fly back to Delhi that is "covered in smog."

Cities need to become role models for action against climate change

India's energy policy is increasingly focused on solar, wind, gas, biofuels, hydrogen and electric mobility

Pollution: Delhi ranks depts on complaint resolution, East DMC on top

The Delhi government has ranked 14 departments based on their performance in resolving pollution-related complaints

Xi Jinping clears action on everything, from monopolies to pollution

Xi in particular stressed the importance of strengthening anti-monopoly regulations, a push that has already cost tech giants hundreds of billions of dollars in market value

Top polluter China starts carbon trade: All you need to know

Carbon allowances opened Friday at 48 yuan ($7.42) a metric ton and quickly hit a 10 per cent daily trading limit, according to people familiar with the details

China puts most powerful agency in charge of climate policies: Report

That climate policies are gaining a more central role in the nation's long-term development strategy.