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UNICEF Report Flags Risks To India's 350 Million Children In 2050
India, projected to house 350 million children by 2050, must navigate critical challenges like extreme climate and environmental hazards to ensure their well-being and rights, according to a new UNICEF report.
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115 Decaying Dead Bodies Improperly Stored at Colorado's 'Green' Funeral Home
At least 115 decomposing bodies were found at an eco-friendly funeral home after a foul odor emanated from the facility.
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Prefer Disposable Paper Cups? Think Again! It May Be As Toxic As Plastic Cups
Paper cups also contain some toxins that could be harmful for health, as well as environment. Read on for details.
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Taxes on Crypto Mining Power Use to Spike Next Year in US, Plan Outlined
The US government has proposed to raise the taxes on the electricity requirement for miners. The tax imposed on the electricity usage by crypto mining firms could now go as high as 30 percent of total cost of the electricity that was used to facilitate the mining process in the US.
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GOES-T: NOAA's Latest Weather and Fire-Tracking Satellite Launched to Orbit
The GOES-T spacecraft is the third in the latest series of advanced geostationary satellites, credited with revolutionising real-time weather forecasting, environmental monitoring, and hazard detections from space.
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Cargo Ship Fire "Stabilized", Spewed Toxic Gas Off Canada's Pacific Coast
A fire broke out on Saturday on a cargo ship off the coast of British Columbia, causing containers carrying mining chemicals to expel toxic gas. The Canadian Coast Guard said it is working with the US Coast Guard to assess the situation.
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Delhi To Identify Single-Use Plastic Littering Hotspots By October 31
The Delhi government will identify single-use plastic littering hotspots and the entry points of such items into water bodies and drains by October 31, according to a draft action plan for the elimination of environmentally hazardous products.
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99 Of 100 Cities Most At Risk Environmentally In Asia
Of the 100 cities worldwide most vulnerable to environmental hazards all but one are in Asia, and four-fifths are in India or China, according to a risk assessment published Thursday.
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IGNOU Launches New Certificate Course In Environmental, Occupational Hazards
The new Certificate course discusses natural hazards and disasters. It covers several hazards including geological, meteorological, environmental, physical, chemical and occupational.
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Assam Pollution Panel Wants Baghjan Oil Fields Closed, Says No Clearance
The Assam Pollution Control Board (PCB)has issued a closure notice to the Oil India Limited to shut down all its wells in Baghjan - the site of the gas well fire accident. The pollution body, which did an initial probe into the environmental hazards of the incident, has said that the company has been operating these oil wells without "proper consen...
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Coronavirus: Green Court NGT Concerned Over Biomedical Waste Management
Noting that only 1.1 lakh of the 2.7 lakh healthcare facilities identified across the country are authorised under the biomedical waste management rules, the National Green Tribunal on Tuesday said serious efforts should be made to bridge this gap to avoid environmental hazards arising out of handling of COVID-19 disease.
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War On Plastic Leaves Manufacturers Clutching At Straws
For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts. But that may be starting to change, thanks largely to vigorous environmental campaigning.
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"Sterlite Permanently Closed": Minister Rejects Ramdev, Sadhguru's Views
The Sterlite plant in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin, the epicentre of violent protests over environmental hazards, will not be reopened, a minister asserted today, on appeals from some religious leaders. "Sterlite plant will not be reopened. We've taken a firm stand. We don't care about the views of Ramdev and Sadhguru," said Tamil Nadu minister D Jayakum...
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Delhi Pollution: Smog Levels Skyrocket After Brief Let-Up
After a brief let-up, the pollution levels skyrocketed in Delhi today with the air quality becoming hazardous, which environmental agencies consider unfit for inhalation even by healthy people.
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5 Foods That Will Improve Your Eyesight
World Sight Day 2018: Due to today's lifestyle, diet, and the environmental hazards and conditions, the safety of your eyes is at big risk. A healthy diet is a must for long and good health of your eyes. Here are 5 foods that will help improve your eyesight.
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UNICEF Report Flags Risks To India's 350 Million Children In 2050
India, projected to house 350 million children by 2050, must navigate critical challenges like extreme climate and environmental hazards to ensure their well-being and rights, according to a new UNICEF report.
-
115 Decaying Dead Bodies Improperly Stored at Colorado's 'Green' Funeral Home
At least 115 decomposing bodies were found at an eco-friendly funeral home after a foul odor emanated from the facility.
-
Prefer Disposable Paper Cups? Think Again! It May Be As Toxic As Plastic Cups
Paper cups also contain some toxins that could be harmful for health, as well as environment. Read on for details.
-
Taxes on Crypto Mining Power Use to Spike Next Year in US, Plan Outlined
The US government has proposed to raise the taxes on the electricity requirement for miners. The tax imposed on the electricity usage by crypto mining firms could now go as high as 30 percent of total cost of the electricity that was used to facilitate the mining process in the US.
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GOES-T: NOAA's Latest Weather and Fire-Tracking Satellite Launched to Orbit
The GOES-T spacecraft is the third in the latest series of advanced geostationary satellites, credited with revolutionising real-time weather forecasting, environmental monitoring, and hazard detections from space.
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Cargo Ship Fire "Stabilized", Spewed Toxic Gas Off Canada's Pacific Coast
A fire broke out on Saturday on a cargo ship off the coast of British Columbia, causing containers carrying mining chemicals to expel toxic gas. The Canadian Coast Guard said it is working with the US Coast Guard to assess the situation.
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Delhi To Identify Single-Use Plastic Littering Hotspots By October 31
The Delhi government will identify single-use plastic littering hotspots and the entry points of such items into water bodies and drains by October 31, according to a draft action plan for the elimination of environmentally hazardous products.
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99 Of 100 Cities Most At Risk Environmentally In Asia
Of the 100 cities worldwide most vulnerable to environmental hazards all but one are in Asia, and four-fifths are in India or China, according to a risk assessment published Thursday.
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IGNOU Launches New Certificate Course In Environmental, Occupational Hazards
The new Certificate course discusses natural hazards and disasters. It covers several hazards including geological, meteorological, environmental, physical, chemical and occupational.
-
Assam Pollution Panel Wants Baghjan Oil Fields Closed, Says No Clearance
The Assam Pollution Control Board (PCB)has issued a closure notice to the Oil India Limited to shut down all its wells in Baghjan - the site of the gas well fire accident. The pollution body, which did an initial probe into the environmental hazards of the incident, has said that the company has been operating these oil wells without "proper consen...
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Coronavirus: Green Court NGT Concerned Over Biomedical Waste Management
Noting that only 1.1 lakh of the 2.7 lakh healthcare facilities identified across the country are authorised under the biomedical waste management rules, the National Green Tribunal on Tuesday said serious efforts should be made to bridge this gap to avoid environmental hazards arising out of handling of COVID-19 disease.
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War On Plastic Leaves Manufacturers Clutching At Straws
For decades, plastic straws have been essential props for cocktail makers, smoothie lovers and fast food addicts. But that may be starting to change, thanks largely to vigorous environmental campaigning.
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"Sterlite Permanently Closed": Minister Rejects Ramdev, Sadhguru's Views
The Sterlite plant in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin, the epicentre of violent protests over environmental hazards, will not be reopened, a minister asserted today, on appeals from some religious leaders. "Sterlite plant will not be reopened. We've taken a firm stand. We don't care about the views of Ramdev and Sadhguru," said Tamil Nadu minister D Jayakum...
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Delhi Pollution: Smog Levels Skyrocket After Brief Let-Up
After a brief let-up, the pollution levels skyrocketed in Delhi today with the air quality becoming hazardous, which environmental agencies consider unfit for inhalation even by healthy people.
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5 Foods That Will Improve Your Eyesight
World Sight Day 2018: Due to today's lifestyle, diet, and the environmental hazards and conditions, the safety of your eyes is at big risk. A healthy diet is a must for long and good health of your eyes. Here are 5 foods that will help improve your eyesight.
