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RMIT University Develops Satellite Technology to Identify Plastic Waste on Beaches
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a satellite tool that can detect plastic waste on beaches from over 600 km above the Earth. This innovative technology uses variations in light reflection to identify plastic debris, offering a new approach to tackle the growing issue of plastic pollution. With millions of tonnes of plastic entering oc...
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Air Pollution: Follow These Tips For Better Respiratory Health During Festive Season
Below we share tips to help protect you from air pollution.
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Air Pollution Causes Nearly 2,000 Child Deaths Daily: Report
Nearly 2,000 children under five years old die every day due to air pollution, a new report has revealed. That also makes air pollution the second leading cause of death in this age group worldwide after malnutrition.
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India Must Keep E-Scooter Subsidies to Boost Adoption, Ather CEO Says
India will need to keep subsidies for electric scooters for another few years to boost the switch from polluting motorbikes, the CEO of e-scooter maker Ather Energy told Reuters on Saturday.
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Improvement In Delhi's PM2.5 Levels Since 2015-17 Halted In 2023: Report
Delhi-NCR recorded the longest spell of 'very poor' or worse air quality and the maximum number of smog episodes in November and December 2023 in the last six years, according to a new analysis.
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Delhi's New Year Morning Warmer By 3 Degrees Celsius, Air Quality 'Very Poor'
Delhi Air Quality: Delhi on Monday witnessed a warmer New Year morning, recording a minimum temperature of 10.1 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average.
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Rise In Ocean Plastic Pollution 'Unprecedented' Since 2005: Study
Plastic pollution in the world's oceans has reached "unprecedented levels" over the past 15 years, a new study has found, calling for a legally binding international treaty to stop the harmful waste.
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Scientists Sound Alarm As Ocean Temperatures Hit New Record In 2022
The world's oceans, which have absorbed most of the excess heat caused by humanity's carbon pollution, continued to see record-breaking temperatures last year, according to research published Wednesday.
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Why Delhi Struggles With Poor Air Quality Every Winter
A smoky haze hangs over India's northern plains and New Delhi, every year as winter sets in, raising fears for the health of many millions of people as the government order fixes that do little to clear the air.
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Delhi Air Quality Now "Severe", Most Polluted Day Of The Season So Far
Pollution around Diwali was the lowest in 7 years, as the weather conditions were a game changer. The air quality in the national capital started deteriorating from October 24 with the AQI slipping to the 'very poor' category from 'poor'.
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A First: Kolkata Puja, 190 Years Old, Immerses 'Durga' In Artificial Tank
In a bid to curb pollution, the idol of a 190-year-old Durga Puja was immersed in an artificial tank instead of a water body, setting a new trend among the 'Bonedi Baris' of Kolkata.
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West Bengal to Add 2,000 Electric Buses, Convert 3,000 to CNG-Powered, Says Transport Minister
In a bid to reduce vehicular pollution, the West Bengal government is focusing on adding 2,000 electric buses to its fleet and also converting at least 3,000 diesel-run buses into CNG-powered vehicles in the next few years, state Transport Minister Firhad Hakim said on Sunday.
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China State Planner Says To Gradually Remove Curbs On NEV purchases
China has in recent years heavily promoted NEVs as part of its efforts to curb air pollution and has seen sales surge.
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China State Planner Says To Gradually Remove Curbs On NEV purchases
China has in recent years heavily promoted NEVs as part of its efforts to curb air pollution and has seen sales surge.
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Diwali Fireworks Despite Ban, Toxic Smog, Delhi Residents Pay The Price
The morning after Diwali, residents of New Delhi woke up under a blanket of toxic smog and breathed in the most dangerously polluted air of the year so far, after revellers, as usual, defied a fireworks ban.
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RMIT University Develops Satellite Technology to Identify Plastic Waste on Beaches
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a satellite tool that can detect plastic waste on beaches from over 600 km above the Earth. This innovative technology uses variations in light reflection to identify plastic debris, offering a new approach to tackle the growing issue of plastic pollution. With millions of tonnes of plastic entering oc...
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Air Pollution: Follow These Tips For Better Respiratory Health During Festive Season
Below we share tips to help protect you from air pollution.
-
Air Pollution Causes Nearly 2,000 Child Deaths Daily: Report
Nearly 2,000 children under five years old die every day due to air pollution, a new report has revealed. That also makes air pollution the second leading cause of death in this age group worldwide after malnutrition.
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India Must Keep E-Scooter Subsidies to Boost Adoption, Ather CEO Says
India will need to keep subsidies for electric scooters for another few years to boost the switch from polluting motorbikes, the CEO of e-scooter maker Ather Energy told Reuters on Saturday.
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Improvement In Delhi's PM2.5 Levels Since 2015-17 Halted In 2023: Report
Delhi-NCR recorded the longest spell of 'very poor' or worse air quality and the maximum number of smog episodes in November and December 2023 in the last six years, according to a new analysis.
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Delhi's New Year Morning Warmer By 3 Degrees Celsius, Air Quality 'Very Poor'
Delhi Air Quality: Delhi on Monday witnessed a warmer New Year morning, recording a minimum temperature of 10.1 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average.
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Rise In Ocean Plastic Pollution 'Unprecedented' Since 2005: Study
Plastic pollution in the world's oceans has reached "unprecedented levels" over the past 15 years, a new study has found, calling for a legally binding international treaty to stop the harmful waste.
-
Scientists Sound Alarm As Ocean Temperatures Hit New Record In 2022
The world's oceans, which have absorbed most of the excess heat caused by humanity's carbon pollution, continued to see record-breaking temperatures last year, according to research published Wednesday.
-
Why Delhi Struggles With Poor Air Quality Every Winter
A smoky haze hangs over India's northern plains and New Delhi, every year as winter sets in, raising fears for the health of many millions of people as the government order fixes that do little to clear the air.
-
Delhi Air Quality Now "Severe", Most Polluted Day Of The Season So Far
Pollution around Diwali was the lowest in 7 years, as the weather conditions were a game changer. The air quality in the national capital started deteriorating from October 24 with the AQI slipping to the 'very poor' category from 'poor'.
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A First: Kolkata Puja, 190 Years Old, Immerses 'Durga' In Artificial Tank
In a bid to curb pollution, the idol of a 190-year-old Durga Puja was immersed in an artificial tank instead of a water body, setting a new trend among the 'Bonedi Baris' of Kolkata.
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West Bengal to Add 2,000 Electric Buses, Convert 3,000 to CNG-Powered, Says Transport Minister
In a bid to reduce vehicular pollution, the West Bengal government is focusing on adding 2,000 electric buses to its fleet and also converting at least 3,000 diesel-run buses into CNG-powered vehicles in the next few years, state Transport Minister Firhad Hakim said on Sunday.
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China State Planner Says To Gradually Remove Curbs On NEV purchases
China has in recent years heavily promoted NEVs as part of its efforts to curb air pollution and has seen sales surge.
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China State Planner Says To Gradually Remove Curbs On NEV purchases
China has in recent years heavily promoted NEVs as part of its efforts to curb air pollution and has seen sales surge.
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Diwali Fireworks Despite Ban, Toxic Smog, Delhi Residents Pay The Price
The morning after Diwali, residents of New Delhi woke up under a blanket of toxic smog and breathed in the most dangerously polluted air of the year so far, after revellers, as usual, defied a fireworks ban.
