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Vijai Sardesai writes to EC; seeks relaxation on noise pollution norms
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], Apr 12 (ANI): Goa Forward Party president and Deputy chief minister of the state Vijai Sardesai has written a letter to the Election Commission (EC), seeking relaxation on certain restrictions imposed in the state in view of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
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NGT issues notice to UP pollution board over illegal operation of bio-medi
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 12 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Friday issued a notice to the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) directing it to report to the tribunal on its actions taken against the Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Plant (CBMWTP) operating illegally i
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Globally, four million kids develop asthma annually due to traffic-related
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C [U.S.A], Apr 11 (ANI): About four million children, globally, develop asthma annually because of inhaling nitrogen dioxide air pollution, a recent study has revealed. According to the study, the largest burdens related to air pollution was found in China followed by India.<
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SC asks Centre to approve composition of green crackers by May 15
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi (India) Apr 11 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to approve the chemical composition of green crackers by May 15 to pave the way for their manufacture to fight pollution.
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Researchers try to track the sources of plastic pollution
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 9 (ANI): According to a recent study, focusing on rivers and river mouths can yield vital clues about how we might manage this ongoing plastic pollution crisis.
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Engineers devise new method of powering hybrid heavy-duty trucks
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 9 (ANI): In new research, engineers have devised a new way of powering heavy-duty truck that could drastically curb pollution, increase efficiency, and reduce or even eliminate their net greenhouse gas emissions.
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London becomes first city to implement 24x7 pollution charge zone
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
London [UK], Apr 9 (ANI): London on Monday (local time) became the first city in the world to implement a special Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) that would charge an entry fee for older vehicles if they do not meet the emission standards.
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Rajesh Kumar to replace Anuj Sharma as Kolkata police commissioner
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The Election Commission has directed the Chief Secretary of West Bengal to appoint Rajesh Kumar, ADG Pollution Control Board as the new Kolkata Commissioner of Police, in place of incumbent officer Anuj Sharma.
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NGT forms panel to look into green capping of landfill sites issue in Del
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday constituted a committee comprising Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) officials and a retired expert member of the tribunal GK Pandey, to look into the issue of green capping of landfill sites in Delhi. Read More
Poor air quality to remain a problem in India, despite pollution control p
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 31 (ANI): A recent study has found that more than 674 million Indian citizens are likely to breathe air with high concentrations of PM2.5 in 2030, even if India were to comply with its existing pollution control policies and regulations.
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Omega-3 rich diets linked to lower asthma symptoms in children: Study
Updated : 6 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar 29 (ANI): A new study has found that consuming a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids is linked to fewer childhood asthma symptoms which are triggered by indoor air pollution.
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Indian Railways takes comprehensive steps to curb river pollution in Manip
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Manipur [India] Mar 14 (ANI): In a major step towards preventing the Ijei River from pollution during the construction of a railway line, the Indian Railway has come up with a unique initiative to produce bricks from the waste soil that is usually being dumped in the river during constructio
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