Pollution control
A comprehensive campaign to address pollution mitigation measures is underway in Delhi, with 33 field teams inspecting 185 construction sites so far. The Delhi government, led by Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, is taking stringent measures to improve the national capital's air quality. A crucial decision was taken
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Delhi and its surrounding areas are grappling with some of the worst air pollution in five years, with three out of four households in Delhi-NCR reporting health issues ranging from sore throat and cough to burning eyes, headaches, and disturbed sleep. The city's poor air quality has sparked
Pollution control
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the authorities to submit a list of ongoing projects violating environmental norms in Noida and Greater Noida. The tribunal is closely monitoring compliance by the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) and the Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA). The NGT has also
Pollution control
The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has identified 17 air pollution "hot spots" across Noida and Ghaziabad, which will be the focus of intensive mitigation efforts under this winter's action plan. The hot spots, 10 in Noida and 7 in Ghaziabad, are persistently choked by
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Nationwide drives against noise pollution, air pollution, and the illegal production and marketing of banned polythene shopping bags were conducted by the Department of Environment (DoE). The drives resulted in fines totaling Tk 86,000, the disconnection of one factory's electricity connection, and the seizure of six hydraulic
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Two decades ago, Nanaimo's Regional Transit was in the early stages of adopting environmentally friendly fuel options. The fleet primarily ran on biodiesel, a blend of regular diesel and five per cent biodiesel, at the time. This marked an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint.
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The construction industry is shifting towards more sustainable practices, with nearly 40% of carbon emissions coming from this sector. Saint-Gobain, a leading provider of materials and services for construction and industrial markets, is at the forefront of this change. In its latest podcast, "P...for PAAS", the company
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The "Plant for Life" tree-planting activity, organized by Maynilad Water Services, Inc., brought together employees of the News and Information Bureau (NIB) and the Bureau of Communications Services (BCS) at the La Mesa Nature Reserve in Quezon City. The event aimed to plant 400 Dungon and Makaasim seedlings
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The state capital, Bhopal, is struggling with a severe air quality crisis in the aftermath of Diwali celebrations. Despite efforts by the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) to reduce pollution, environmentalists have raised concerns about the effectiveness and intent of the civic body's pollution control drive. The BMC has
Pollution control
The past three days of celebrations in Kolkata, marked by the bursting of crackers during Kali Puja and Diwali, have highlighted the stark reality of noise pollution in the city. Environmental activists and social workers have expressed dismay over the widespread disregard for noise norms, despite widespread awareness campaigns. The
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The government's attempt to produce "green crackers" in Bengal has been marred by a significant loophole in regulation. Environment activists claim that the state pollution control board's (PCB) decision to classify firecracker manufacturing units under the "white category" has led to a
Diwali
Delhi's celebration of Diwali was a familiar sight, with houses and streets aglow and fireworks lighting up the skies. However, the morning after brought a stark reality - a toxic haze enveloped the city, with pollution levels soaring to "very poor" to "severe" levels.
