Introducing the Hindon River: A Lifeline Threatened The Hindon River, a once-thriving watercourse that runs through India’s northern plains, lays witness to a chronicle of ecological conflicts and human effect. The river begins in the Uttarakhand district of Saharanpur and flows through the states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana before joining the Yamuna. Unfortunately, the … Read more
[ad_1] Srinagar, May 2 (GNS): On World Asthma Day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday expressed concern over rise in asthma cases in Kashmir. “Air pollution and fast food are causing spike in asthma cases in the valley,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan in a statement issued to GNS. Dr Hassan said the … Read more
[ad_1] The people, who asked for anonymity because they were not authorized to share details about the rulemakings, said EPA had not provided details about the upcoming proposals, though both people said they expected that the regulations would represent progress in combating climate change. CNN reported earlier Friday that the rules would be more stringent … Read more
[ad_1] The new actions could become especially significant as Biden’s climate agenda pushes the implementation of a host of clean-energy projects that raise local pollution concerns, including mineral mines, battery factories and carbon dioxide pipelines. The executive order will be released a day before Earth Day in front of leaders from predominantly low-income and minority … Read more
[ad_1] New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has directed Rajasthan to pay an interim compensation of Rs 100 crore for damage to the environment, including pollution of the Dravyavati river, caused allegedly by textile printing industries in the Jaipur district. The NGT also formed a 10-member joint committee to plan and oversee remedial action and … Read more
[ad_1] Mumbai: Making a strong case for improving and promoting the use of public transport, Union Minister for Highways Nitin Gadkari said that road transport alone is responsible for 40 percent of the air pollution in India, here on Thursday. Addressing the 11th Biennial International Conference on Ports, Shipping and Logistics, Gadkari said that the … Read more
[ad_1] New Delhi: This winter saw the cleanest air in the Delhi-NCR region since large-scale monitoring started in 2018, according to the latest analysis of air pollution levels by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). The concentration of air pollutants in Delhi stood at 160 micrograms per cubic meter for the October-January period, which … Read more
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[ad_1] One year of war in Ukraine has left deep scars — including on the country’s natural landscape. The conflict has ruined vast swaths of farmland, burned down forests and destroyed national parks. Damage to industrial facilities has caused heavy air, water and soil pollution, exposing residents to toxic chemicals and contaminated water. Regular shelling around … Read more
[ad_1] Europe loves the Aussies again. Australia was, until recently, an international pariah on climate change and a punchline in Brussels. But a new government in Canberra coupled with Europe’s energy and economic woes mean a better relationship is now emerging — one that could fuel Europe’s transition to a clean economy, while enriching Australia … Read more