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TV Debates Create More Air Pollution; Everybody Runs Own Agenda: SC
The Supreme Court on November 17 said that TV debates are creating air pollution and everybody is running "their own agenda". The Court gives its observations when the Centre's advocate Tushar Mehta said television debates are claiming that he "misled the Court on stubble burning," contributing to air pollution. ''We weren't misled at all. You said 10% but...in the affidavit, it was 30 to 40%,'' replied the court.
Tags: SC, Pollution, TV Debate, agenda, Air Pollution
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Delhi Govt To Ban Diesel Generators & Hike Parking Fees To Curb Pollution
Delhi Government on November 9 issued directions to ban diesel generators and hike parking fees in the entire city. However, the Delhi pollution control committee has to ''submit an action plan about implementations of the directions''. The plan will encourage and maximize the use of public transport to control vehicular emissions and will be implemented for one month, said Delhi's Environment Minister. The measure will reportedly curb… read-more
Tags: delhi pollution, Air Pollution, Pollution, delhi restrictions
Courtesy: United News of India
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Over 75% Children Report Breathlessness In Delhi's Air: Study
In the latest study conducted by the Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), it's been found that more than 75% of the children feel suffocation in Delhi's air. Reportedly, 413 children between the age of 14-17 years participated in the health survey. Meanwhile, 75.4% of children reported breathlessness, 24.4% complained of itchy eyes, 22.3% complained of runny nose daily, and 20.9% complained of coughing in the morning.
Tags: Pollution, children, Suffocation, TERI, Breathlessness
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Obese Children Are More Likely To Develop Asthma, Claims Study
According to research, air pollution and obesity are closely linked. Around 39.8% of children in Delhi were obese as compared to 16.4% in Kottayam and Mysuru where the quality of air is better. The researchers claim that obese children are 79% more likely to develop 'asthma'. “The burden of asthma is also much higher... a prevalence of nearly 40% among boys,” said Arvind Kumar, founder of Lung Care Foundation.
Tags: obesity, Pollution, Research Study, Air Pollution
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Fashion Brands' Untreated Pollutants Dyeing African Rivers Blue
According to a report by the non-profit Water Witness, blue and indigo dyes are flowing along with the water in rivers in some African countries. These are the “untreated or partially treated” by-products from textile factories which are mostly blue or indigo in colour. Reportedly, places like Tanzania, Ethiopia, Lesotho, and Madagascar did not obey the pollution control rules thus continued discharging dyes, bleaching, toxic metals, and… read-more
Tags: Africa, Pollution, RIVERS, Lesotho, dye
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Maharashtra Has Highest Polluted Rivers; About 53 Rivers Impure
According to a report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), there are 351 polluted rivers across the States and Union Territories. Notably, of which Maharashtra has the highest number of polluted rivers, that is 53, followed by Assam (44), Madhya Pradesh (22), Kerala (21), Gujrat (20), and others. Reportedly, the major cause of the contamination is the discharge of sewage water into the river.
Tags: River, Pollution, Sewage, Central pollution control board
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Nitrogen Dioxide Pollution Escalated In India, Says Report
According to the latest data published by Greenpeace India, Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) levels have increased in India’s eight most congested cities from April 2020 to April 2021. NO2 being a dangerous air pollutant has witnessed an increase in Chennai by 94%, followed by Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and others. However, North Chennai recorded an unprecedented increase in pollution levels owing to emissions from thermal power plants,… read-more
Tags: Nitrogen dioxide, India, Chennai, Pollution
Courtesy: zeenews.india.com
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Polluted Beaches, Overtourism, Single Use Plastic Mar Indian Tourists
Spotlighting the concerns of Indian tourists, the survey regarding World Environment Day highlights tourists holding government responsible for sustainable travel. Signifying "overtourism," the survey calls attention to polluted beaches and waterways and usage of single-use plastics and energy inefficiencies. Reportedly, 36% Indonesian and UK tourists, 33% Chinese tourists, 28% Australian tourists, 27% Malaysian tourists and 24% Indian… read-more
Tags: Pollution, World Environment Day, environment, Indian government, Tourist
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64% Of Global Arable Land At Pesticide Pollution Risk; Asia Worst Sufferer
A study published in Nature Geoscience has revealed that around 64% of the world’s total arable land is exposed to pesticide pollution. The report, assessing 168 countries, stated that one-third of the areas surveyed are at high risk of pollution caused by 92 chemicals used in pesticides. Including 'food bowl' countries, Asia accounts for largest polluted lands, especially from China, Japan, Malaysia and Philippines. Alarmingly, 34% of the… read-more
Tags: environment, Agriculture, World, Farmers, Pollution
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Coal Use In Mumbai Industrial Clusters Degrading Air Quality: Study
Air quality in Mumbai has been severely affected due to coal usage in industrial areas, revealed a study by Centre for Science and Environment. Notably, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region burns nearly two million tonnes coal every year with having MSMEs as biggest contributors. While the study showed that four regions – Trans-Thane Creek (highest), Taloja, Ambernath and Dombivali – account for 70% of the pollution, it also suggested an action… read-more
Tags: Mumbai, Indian industries, Pollution, air quality, environment
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