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Artificial Light Pollutes Environment, Disrupts Ecological Balance: Study
A study by the University of Exeter has indicated that artificial lights could disrupt the ecological balance and should be considered as another source of pollution. It further stated that artificial lighting on the planet is increasing by 2% every year and causing various disruptions ranging from hormonal imbalances to change in behavioral patterns of most species. It also urged all stakeholders "to think in terms of using it only when… read-more
Tags: Pollution, Climate Change, nature climate change, Urban Air Pollution
Courtesy: The Guardian
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Complete Notifying Eco-sensitive Zones in Western Ghats by Dec 31: NGT to MoEF
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has questioned the Environment Ministry regarding the delay in notification of eco-sensitive zones in Western Ghats. NGT, asked the ministry to complete the process by December 31, failing which, the salary of the ESZ advisor could be stopped. The panel added that more eco-sensitive zones should not be excluded for development. Earlier, NGT had prohibited states under Western Ghats, from giving clearances to… read-more
Tags: NGT, Union Environment Ministry, Eco-sensitive zone, Pollution, deforestation, nature climate change
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
