“A disturbing trend this year has been the emergence of severe chemical burn-like injuries linked to carbide-based firecrackers,” said experts while speaking about the rise of this new hazard during a press conference in New Delhi.
Quoting a 2019 study published in the Environmental Health Perspectives, Dr. Tripathy said it indicated that heat waves increased the incidence of heart attacks and cardiac arrests, particularly among the older adults. “People over the age of 65 years are 3.5 times more likely to experience heat related cardiovascular events,” he said
Renowned sculptor and Padma Vibhushan awardee Sudarshan Sahoo attended as the chief guest and spoke about the importance of creating awareness on heritage for future generations.
Experts from across the country, who gathered here for a roundtable, have stressed the urgent need to bridge regulatory and infrastructure gaps to ensure safe, traceable, and sustainable battery and e-waste recycling in India.
Overuse of pesticides and chemical fertilizers is not only depleting soil and water biodiversity but also contributing to serious health challenges, shared experts in a programme here.
The maximum number of tropical cyclones originating in the Bay of Bengal affects the Indian coast, but Odisha frequently bears the brunt of these natural phenomena, resulting in huge loss of life and property, an eminent scientist said on Thursday.
An expert has cited the discharge of untreated and partially treated waste dumped into the river as the root cause of the problem.
Ample opportunity exists in Odisha for the state to become a defence manufacturing hub as India advances towards self-reliance in the production of equipment and components for the armed forces, defence experts said on Saturday.
By recognising waste as a valuable resource and fostering sustainable practices, a roundtable was held which highlighted the unique allure of the plastics industry in India, given its ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Speaking at the 7th edition of the Environment Summit organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here on Friday, Vijay highlighted several essential steps including fostering inclusive growth, ensuring equal access to basic services, and conserving natural resources.
