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Anti-Smog Guns To Be Mandatory For High-Rise Buildings, Hotels In Delhi
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday announced that all high-rise buildings, hotels, commercial complexes, major establishments such as airports and construction sites must install anti-smog guns to curb air pollution levels.
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Have Over 15-Year-Old Vehicle In Delhi? You Won't Get To Do This From April
Taking an important step to control pollution soon after coming to power in Delhi, the BJP government has ordered that vehicles older than 15 years will not get fuel at pumps.
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"Would You Rather Watch Your Parents...": Comedian Brings Back Controversial Joke With A Twist
Comedian Vineeth Srinivasan revived a contentious joke with a twist at a show in Mumbai, using humor to highlight the city's pressing air pollution issue.
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Top Court Shields Isha Foundation's Yoga Centre In Coimbatore Against Sealing, Demolition
In a reprieve to Sadhguru's Isha Foundation, the Supreme Court put brakes on Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board's plan to take coercive steps against the organisation for undertaking construction in Coimbatore hills without a green nod a decade ago.
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"With Change Of Government...": Supreme Court's Big Remark On Yamuna
The Supreme Court remarked Tuesday the change of government in Delhi might 'solve all disputes' surrounding the Yamuna, including cleaning the river of pollutants and ensuring neighbouring Haryana, gives up its fair share of the resource.
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Ban On Use Of Diesel Generators, Coal, Lifted As Air Quality Improves In Delhi
The Commission for Air Quality Management on Monday revoked the Stage 2 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) following a dip in pollution levels due to favourable meteorological conditions.
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Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control
Research has revealed that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down PET plastic, a widely used material in bottles and textiles. Scientists identified a specific enzyme responsible for degrading the plastic into smaller particles. While experts see promise in this discovery, concerns remain about its scalability for tackling large-scale...
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Plea Filed Against Mahashivratri Celebrations By Isha Foundation In Coimbatore
The Madras High Court on Friday directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to verify as to whether the rules and regulations are being followed by Isha Foundation during the Mahashivratri function in Coimbatore.
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Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns
A study has found microplastics in human brains, with concentrations rising over recent years. Researchers suggest possible links to dementia, but some experts question the findings due to potential flaws in the analysis. While microplastics have been previously detected in human bodies, their impact on brain health remains unclear. Scientists call...
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Delhi Pollution Control Panel Submits Yamuna Rejuvenation Plan To PM's Office
With the change in government in the national capital, an action plan to rejuvenate the Yamuna river has been submitted to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), focusing on boosting sewage treatment capacity and other critical measures, officials said.
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Living In These 10 Countries Will Age Your Skin The Fastest
A country that has a higher index score indicates a greater negative impact on skin ageing
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All About Faecal Coliform Bacteria, Found In River Water In Maha Kumbh
Multiple spots in Prayagraj, where the Maha Kumbh Mela is underway, failed to meet primary bathing standards due to high levels of faecal coliform in water, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) confirmed.
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High Faecal Bacteria In River Water At Some Locations In Maha Kumbh: Pollution Board
The National Green Tribunal was informed on Monday, through a report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), that various locations in Prayagraj during the ongoing Mahakumbh were not conforming to the primary water quality for bathing.
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Yamuna Clean-Up Begins In Delhi Days After PM's Promise, BJP's Poll Win
Trash skimmers, weed harvesters and dredge utility units were in action as the Yamuna cleaning work, which dominated the headlines in the run-up to Delhi polls, began on Sunday.
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At 'World's Clearest Lake', You Absolutely Cannot Do This
The waterbody in New Zealand's Nelson Lakes National Park is currently at the risk of getting polluted by an invasive microscopic algae spread.
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Anti-Smog Guns To Be Mandatory For High-Rise Buildings, Hotels In Delhi
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Saturday announced that all high-rise buildings, hotels, commercial complexes, major establishments such as airports and construction sites must install anti-smog guns to curb air pollution levels.
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Have Over 15-Year-Old Vehicle In Delhi? You Won't Get To Do This From April
Taking an important step to control pollution soon after coming to power in Delhi, the BJP government has ordered that vehicles older than 15 years will not get fuel at pumps.
-
"Would You Rather Watch Your Parents...": Comedian Brings Back Controversial Joke With A Twist
Comedian Vineeth Srinivasan revived a contentious joke with a twist at a show in Mumbai, using humor to highlight the city's pressing air pollution issue.
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Top Court Shields Isha Foundation's Yoga Centre In Coimbatore Against Sealing, Demolition
In a reprieve to Sadhguru's Isha Foundation, the Supreme Court put brakes on Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board's plan to take coercive steps against the organisation for undertaking construction in Coimbatore hills without a green nod a decade ago.
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"With Change Of Government...": Supreme Court's Big Remark On Yamuna
The Supreme Court remarked Tuesday the change of government in Delhi might 'solve all disputes' surrounding the Yamuna, including cleaning the river of pollutants and ensuring neighbouring Haryana, gives up its fair share of the resource.
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Ban On Use Of Diesel Generators, Coal, Lifted As Air Quality Improves In Delhi
The Commission for Air Quality Management on Monday revoked the Stage 2 curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) following a dip in pollution levels due to favourable meteorological conditions.
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Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control
Research has revealed that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down PET plastic, a widely used material in bottles and textiles. Scientists identified a specific enzyme responsible for degrading the plastic into smaller particles. While experts see promise in this discovery, concerns remain about its scalability for tackling large-scale...
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Plea Filed Against Mahashivratri Celebrations By Isha Foundation In Coimbatore
The Madras High Court on Friday directed the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to verify as to whether the rules and regulations are being followed by Isha Foundation during the Mahashivratri function in Coimbatore.
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Scientists Detect Rising Microplastics in Human Brains, Study Raises Concerns
A study has found microplastics in human brains, with concentrations rising over recent years. Researchers suggest possible links to dementia, but some experts question the findings due to potential flaws in the analysis. While microplastics have been previously detected in human bodies, their impact on brain health remains unclear. Scientists call...
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Delhi Pollution Control Panel Submits Yamuna Rejuvenation Plan To PM's Office
With the change in government in the national capital, an action plan to rejuvenate the Yamuna river has been submitted to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), focusing on boosting sewage treatment capacity and other critical measures, officials said.
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Living In These 10 Countries Will Age Your Skin The Fastest
A country that has a higher index score indicates a greater negative impact on skin ageing
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All About Faecal Coliform Bacteria, Found In River Water In Maha Kumbh
Multiple spots in Prayagraj, where the Maha Kumbh Mela is underway, failed to meet primary bathing standards due to high levels of faecal coliform in water, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) confirmed.
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High Faecal Bacteria In River Water At Some Locations In Maha Kumbh: Pollution Board
The National Green Tribunal was informed on Monday, through a report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), that various locations in Prayagraj during the ongoing Mahakumbh were not conforming to the primary water quality for bathing.
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Yamuna Clean-Up Begins In Delhi Days After PM's Promise, BJP's Poll Win
Trash skimmers, weed harvesters and dredge utility units were in action as the Yamuna cleaning work, which dominated the headlines in the run-up to Delhi polls, began on Sunday.
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At 'World's Clearest Lake', You Absolutely Cannot Do This
The waterbody in New Zealand's Nelson Lakes National Park is currently at the risk of getting polluted by an invasive microscopic algae spread.
