Delhi’s air quality remains severe, relief unlikely soon
The national capital’s air quality remained severe for the fifth consecutive day on Monday, with calm wind speed exacerbating the effect of stubble burning. The …
Pollution
Government working on all fronts to mitigate Air Pollution: Prakash Javadekar
Minister for Environment, Forest and climate Change Prakash Javadekar has said, the Central Government has been working constantly on all the fronts towards mitigation of …
Probe into dumping of low-density polyethylene in India initiated
Following a complaint by an industry association, probe into the alleged dumping of low-density polyethylene in India from six countries, including Singapore and the US …
Delhi’s air quality to deteriorate further in next two days
Pollution levels in the national capital dropped to the “very poor” category on Thursday evening and the city’s air quality is likely to worsen in …
Yes we are feeding millions of microplastics to our babies
New research shows that high levels of microplastics (MPs) are released from infant-feeding bottles (IFBs) during formula preparation. The research also indicates a strong relationship …
Air pollution in Delhi can be controlled in less than 4 years: Arvind Kejriwal
Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said air pollution in Delhi can be controlled in less than four years’ time if all concerned …
Noida Authority penalized Agencies for cleaning roads, waste collection over air pollution
The Noida Authority issued penalties worth Rs 5.65 lakh on private contractors and other entities that were found violating guidelines and rules to combat air …
‘Green war room’ inaugurated to monitor pollution levels in Delhi this winter
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday inaugurated a ‘green war room’ at the Delhi Secretariat to monitor pollution levels in the city this winter. …
Mega anti-air pollution campaign launched in Delhi
Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal launched a mega anti-air pollution campaign named “Yudh Pradushan ke Virudh” Polluted air can be life threatening in view …
End of plastic pollution? Researchers yielded insight into the workings of plastic-eating enzymes
The end of plastic pollution seems to be closers, as collaboration of scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s NREL, the University of Portsmouth in …