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Researchers investigate occurrence of microplastics in cloud water
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Plastic particles less than 5 mm in diameter are referred to as 'microplastics.' These microscopic plastic particles are typically found in industrial effluents or as a result of the decomposition of larger plastic trash.
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Researchers examine presence of microplastics in cloud water
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The study suggested that microplastics have become an important component of clouds, polluting practically everything we eat and drink through "plastic rainfall."
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NGT forms committee to find factual position on environmental damage at Ch
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday constituted a Committee in relation to alleged damage to the environment by construction works including earth moving, blasting of rocks, and felling of trees in Sikharchandi Hills, a part of Chandaka Wildlife Division in Khurda, Odisha.
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ARDEA Foundation to host the 3rd edition of the "11 Days for Earth's Heali
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 29 (ANI/PNN): ARDEA Foundation is thrilled to announce the start of the 3rd edition of the "11 Days for Earth's Healing" program, which will take place from the 1st to the 11th of May, 2023.
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Doda land subsidence: NGT constitutes committee headed by J-K Chief Secy
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Taking the suo moto cognizance of a media report stating damage in structures in Doda District, The National Green Tribunal has ordered for the constitution of a joint Committee to be headed by the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, and others to suggest remedial measures and prevent envi
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Chinese distant-water fishing activities growing rapidly, unsustainably ac
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
China is often found guilty of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices, targeting prohibited species, causing irreversible environmental damage as well as intelligence gathering, espionage and space tracking.
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Chinese loans to Africa tend to decline during times of crisis
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], June 9 (ANI): The Chinese loans to Africa tend to decline during times of crisis and the loan commitment dipped in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Development is must, but not at cost of environmental damage: Maharashtra
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 5 (ANI): On the occasion of World Environment Day, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said that development is a must, but not at the cost of environmental damage.
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China's plans for artificial snowfall at Beijing Winter Olympics venues po
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
London [UK], February 2 (ANI): China's plans of artificial snowfall at venues of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics pose a threat to the environment and could result in environmental damage, according to a media report.
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NGT suggests to examine industries causing environment damage under PMLA
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal has suggested competent authorities who are regulating and enforcing PMLA, to take action against industries, which caused huge damage to the environment as also the inhabitants.
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Pakistan to face debt crisis, failure of cyber security: World Economic Fo
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], January 12 (ANI): The 'Global Risks Report 2022' has listed five risks facing Pakistan with top risk of the debt crisis, followed by extreme weather events, failure to stabilise price trajectories, failure of cyber security measures and human-made environmental damage,
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Production of nuclear weapons, dumping of waste damage the environment of
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Lhasa [Tibet], December 3 (ANI): Tibetan glaciers are melting three times faster than the rest of the world due to global warming, production of nuclear weapons and dumping of nuclear waste in the region.
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