Tag: Pollution
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Living in the shadow of a garbage landf ill
The ever-increasing garbage problems of our cities have led to the growing mountains of landfill sites. These have become a major concern as the size of many landfills has exceeded the required norms and the original plans. Most of the time proper and adequate attention is not given to an important human aspect of the …
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September 17, 2018 -
Babies in prams 60% more exposed to pollution
According to the Unicef, 17 million children across the world who are less than a year old live in regions with high air pollution levels.
August 16, 2018 -
Pollution check: Supreme Court okays colour-coded stickers for vehicles
The issue of colour-coded stickers was raised when the court was hearing a petition on air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
August 13, 2018 -
Battling to save a river
Vikas Chandra, more popular as Guddu Baba, is a veritable one-man army. He has taken upon himself the task to save the Ganges which flows by Patna, after leaving the job of a college lecturer to become a full-time campaigner.
August 10, 2018 -
Install devices to suck toxic smoke, PPCB tells erring units
The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) on Tuesday asked the concerned authorities to install air pollution control devices at the industrial town of Mandi Gobindgarh with immediate effect to control the rising pollution levels. The decision in this regard has been taken following the reports of billowing out toxic smoke and other residue polluting the …
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June 27, 2018 -
Dust takes over Delhi, air quality remains severe for 3rd day
The pollution level is expected remain like this for 3-4 days and people have been requested to avoid staying outdoors for more than 3 to 4 hours
June 14, 2018 -
Saying no to
The recent molasses spill in the Beas river that caused the death of thousands of aquatic fish in Punjab has highlighted the need to save the environment from pollution. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has called upon industry to take appropriate steps to check the pollution caused by their factories but various organisations across the …
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June 10, 2018 -
Throwing waste into the rivers unacceptable: Capt
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday called upon industry to take appropriate steps to check the pollution caused by their factories. Speaking at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) at Mohali after launching his government’s landmark initiative – Mission Tandarust Punjab, the CM said throwing of waste into the rivers by …
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June 5, 2018 -
The filthy air
Controlling pollution is one of the most widely discussed topics in our country with verbosity being inversely proportional to the actual work done. We are still not alive to the evil consequences of pollution even when the pristine white Taj Mahal has turned brown; Ganga and Yamuna, the eternal rivers, have become overfed drains; and …
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May 26, 2018 -
Pollution threat
With barely a fortnight to go for the Ganga Sagar mela ~ when Kolkata’s Maidan becomes particularly vulnerable to pollution with open-air choolahs and belching trucks ~ the Centre for Science and Environment has advanced a very timely caveat. The note of caution is still more important when contextualised with the mess over the Christmas …
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May 24, 2018 -
Stakeholders to evolve strategy to tackle pollution
A stakeholder consultation, involving state governments, relevant ministries, institutes, academic institutions and industries, will deliberate on the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), which was formalised by the Union Environment Ministry as a long-term timebound national level strategy to tackle the increasing air pollution problem across the country, and come up with a comprehensive management plan. …
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April 19, 2018 -
Call to solve Siliguri pollution problems
Concerned about the rising pollution levels in Siliguri, a voluntary organisation on Tuesday sought measures to be taken against the same. Members of the Green Forum also demanded that authorities concerned find a solution to the problem. “Siliguri, once one of the cleanest and greenest towns in India, has witnessed an alarming rise in air …
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April 18, 2018 -
Building sustainable communities
Presently, transit-oriented retail developments are indispensable for dealing with challenges pertaining to socio-economic growth of urban localities
April 13, 2018 -
Illegal brick kilns: NGT slams Delhi, NCR states for not filing reply
The National Green Tribunal has slammed Delhi and neighbouring states for not filing their reply on a plea alleging that illegal operation of brick kilns has resulted in severe air and water pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). A bench headed by Justice Raghuvendra S Rathore said that despite its February 7 direction for …
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April 5, 2018 -
Tips to minimise indoor air pollution
Plants not only brighten up a space, but also are a source of fresh air.
March 31, 2018 -
Man seeks answers on Siliguri pollution
As rising levels of pollution in Siliguri become the talk of the town, a resident here has filed applications under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, seeking to know how pollution- free is smoke emitted by diesel-run city auto rickshaws. Somnath Das of Desbandhu Para also wants to know what steps the Siliguri Municipal Corporation …
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March 23, 2018 -
Siege of sponge units prompts talks initiative
The siege laid by residents of Kuanrmnuda to six sponge iron units prompted the district administration to assuage the feelings of people and persuade them to lift the blockade. For the last three days the Kuanrmunda Nagarika Committee (KNC) led by its convener Rajesh Kerketta laid a siege to six plants in their locality and …
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March 20, 2018