NGT asks PCBs to ensure scientific disposal of hazardous waste by oil refineries
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the state pollution control boards to ensure scientific disposal of hazardous waste by oil refineries. A bench headed …
Pollution
Working from Home? These plants can help breathe pollution free air at your home
Early this year when the pandemic forced global lockdowns, one positive – if temporary – upside was a reduction in outdoor air pollution. The pollution …
People should use more EVs to curb pollution : Prakesh Javadekar
The Centre has upgraded the fuel standards to BS-VI in a bid to fight pollution, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday and urged people …
Deep decarbonization of world’s energy system still 15 years away: DNV GL
According to a new forecast of the energy transition by DNV GL -deep decarbonization of the world’s energy system is still 15 years away, with …
Bring down noise pollution levels: DPCC to traffic police, municipal corporations
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has asked the traffic police, Public Works Department and municipal corporations to take steps to bring down noise pollution …
Air Pollution cut short life of Indians by more than 5 years: New Data
As countries around the world race to develop a coronavirus vaccine, there is another, everyday killer causing billions of people to lead shorter and sicker …
COVID 19 Effect: solar installations in Delhi produced more power says a study
As the Covid19 shutdowns and stay-at-home orders brought much of the world’s travel and commerce to a standstill, people around the world started noticing clearer …
MIT chemists develops way to recycle tough plastics
Thermosets, which include epoxies, polyurethanes, and rubber used for tires, are found in many products that have to be durable and heat-resistant, such as cars …
Air pollution increases risk of COVID-19, deaths: Study
Air pollution in Bengaluru is linked to the loss of an estimated 6,300 lives in the first half of 2020 and 3.7 per cent decline …
Cleaner air during lockdown helped Delhi tap more solar power: Study
Based on data collected in Delhi, scientists report that the reduction in air pollution due to lockdown measures enforced in the country may have led …