Scientists develops new forecasting system to alert people on air pollution
Scientists have developed a new forecasting system that they say can provide residents of New Delhi and other heavily polluted areas of northern India critical …
Pollution
Think about climate change, pollution while casting votes: Activists urge Delhiites
Green activists Friday expressed concern over “evasive behaviour” of political parties towards environmental issues in the city, urging Delhiites to consider air pollution and climate …
Tata Power launches the ‘Earth Week’ E-Waste Collection Campaign
We live in a digital age of the ever-evolving disposable electronic devices where E-waste is growing at a CAGR of 30% and as per ASSOCHAM …
Researchers tracking the sources of plastic pollution
Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans is now widely recognised as a major global challenge — but we still know very little about how these …
Over 670 million Indians would breathe poor quality air in 2030: Study
More than 674 million citizens are likely to breathe air with high concentrations of PM 2.5 in 2030, even if India were to comply with …
When compared to firecrackers, vehicles appear to cause more pollution: SC
The Supreme Court Tuesday asked why people were “running after” the firecracker industry when it seems vehicles are a “bigger” source of pollution. The top …
Air pollution claims 7 million lives each year: UN expert
Air pollution, both outside and inside homes, is a silent and prolific killer responsible for the premature death of seven million people each year, including …
Crop residue burning is a major contributor to air pollution in Delhi: Study
While fossil fuel emissions in New Delhi account for 80 percent of the air pollution plume during the summer, emissions from biomass burning (such as …
Climate change may lead to stronger thunderstorms, Worsen Air Quality: MIT Study
Climate change is shifting the energy in the atmosphere that fuels summertime weather, which may lead to stronger thunderstorms and more stagnant conditions for midlatitude …
India, Norway launches initiative to combat Marine Pollution
The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change recently signed a letter of Intent establishing the India-Norway Marine Pollution Initiative together with the Norwegian ministry …