THRISSUR:The incidents of occupational pesticide poisoning in 2017 by Syngenta’s “Polo” in the Indian region of Yavatmal took place on a far larger scale than previously thought. This is shown by exclusively accessed documents, yet the Basel-based agro-chemical firm still sells its highly toxic product in India. 51 affected families filed a specific instant at […]
KOCHI: Kerala’s two major cities – Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram – reported significantly better air quality during the lockdown from May to July than in the earlier months of the year from February to April. Kochi recorded lesser air pollution compared to Thiruvananthapuram during all months, according to a study by Ambee, a clean-tech start-up focused […]
NEW DELHI: Witnessing azure skies and breathable air for the last three months, Delhi on Monday recorded deterioration in its air quality, with particulate matter with diameter of 2.5 and 10 microns — too small to be filtered out of the human body — standing at 52 and 297 micrograms per cubic respectively. Gufran Beig, […]
NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday directed all coastal states and Union Territories to take remedial action against dumping of sewage and waste in the sea. The green panel stated that the remedial action by way of prosecution, recovery of compensation and stopping polluting activities needs to be taken with regard to […]
NEW DELHI: Even though the pollution levels in six major cities plummeted during the initial phase of the lockdown, it is on the rise again as the country gradually opens up, a recent study has revealed. According to the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), PM 2.5 levels across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad and […]
NEW DELHI: There is a need to increase forest cover in urban areas to create and enhance their lung capacities, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Friday at an event to mark World Environment Day virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the virtual celebration of World Environment Day 2020, themed as ‘Nature and […]
NEW DELHI: Observing that India accounts for around four per cent of the global e-waste generated annually that is becoming a major health hazard, a leading voluntary body has strongly argued for responsible management and disposal of loads of electronic waste to ensure their sustainable consumption. Consumer Voice, a voluntary organisation that works under Ministry […]
MUMBAI: Not-for-profit, public policy think tank, Mumbai First is set to host a two-day international conference, “Climate Crisis: Action for Tropical Coastal Cities” in collaboration with the European Union and CSIR-NEERI, supported by The Government of Maharashtra and MoEFCC. The conference will bring together government representatives, industrialists, politicians, urban planners, academicians, social and environmental scientists […]
SAN FRANCISCO: The world”s richest man on Tuesday announced a donation of $10 billion to fund scientists, activists and NGOs to help preserve and protect the Earth from climate change. In an Instagram post, Amazon Founder and CEO said he is launching an initiative called the “Bezos Earth Fund”. “Climate change is the biggest threat […]
MUMBAI: To further the cause of water conservation, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) on Sunday, January 26, 2020, flagged off a cycling expedition at the Gateway of India, Mumbai, in association with the two mountaineers and cyclists, Mohit Tomar and Mitesh Singh. The 60-day long road expedition will cover a total distance of 6500 km, […]