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Study Finds Industrial Aerosols May Cause Local Snowfall by Freezing Clouds
A new study led by the University of Tartu has shown that industrial emissions, particularly aerosol particles, can influence local snowfall by triggering ice formation in supercooled clouds. Using satellite and ground-based radar observations, researchers found that factories, including cement plants and power stations, may cause localised snow pl...
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Jamia Millia Islamia Invites Applications For MTech In Environmental Health, Risk
Jamia Millia Islamia: The programme focuses on addressing major challenges such as water scarcity, pollution control, industrial safety, and occupational health, with particular relevance to the Indian context.
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Chandrababu Naidu Stresses Workplace Safety After Andhra Pharma Firm Blast
Workplace safety - particularly in 'red category' industries, or those that deal with hazardous materials and have a pollution index over 60 - must go hand-in-hand with investment in the state, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said.
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Delhi Goes To Centre, Seeks Instructions To Haryana, UP Over Yamuna Froth
Taking note of froth in the heavily polluted Yamuna river in Delhi, the AAP government on Friday asked the Centre to instruct Haryana and UP to ensure industries there do not release untreated residue in the river.
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IIT Mandi Study Finds Cancer-Causing Pollutants In Himachal Groundwater
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi and Jammu revealed the presence of cancer-causing pollutants in the groundwater of Himachal Pradesh's Baddi-Barotiwala (BB) industrial area.
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No More Pollution? New Material Can Absorb, Trap Greenhouse Gases
The material shows excellent stability in water, which makes it useful to be used in capturing carbon in industrial settings.
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"Monumental Step": Scientists Create Biodegradable Microplastics
Microplastics are extremely small pieces of plastic debris in the environment resulting from the disposal and breakdown of consumer products and industrial waste.
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Trade Body Writes To PM To Call Emergency Meeting Over "Severe" Air Pollution
The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call an emergency meeting with the governments of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh in view of the "severe" air pollution in the national capital.
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"Red, Green Or Black": UP's Hindon River Turns Toxic Due To Pollution
A long stretch of Uttar Pradesh's Hindon river has turned toxic due to rampant industrial pollution in the region.
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Coronavirus: Everything You Need To Know About The New Covid Variant Arcturus
In this article, we discuss all the latest info about the Arcturus variant, its symptoms, and how you can prevent getting infected.
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Rajasthan Asked To Pay Rs 100 Crore Compensation For Industrial Pollution
The National Green Tribunal also formed a 10-member joint committee to plan and oversee remedial action and said the compensation amount has to be utilised for restoration of the environment.
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Delhi Factories On Coal, Other Polluting Fuels To Be Closed From Jan 1
The Centre's air quality panel on Wednesday said industries using unapproved fuels, including coal, in Delhi-NCR will be closed down straightaway from January 1 and heavy fines will be imposed on them.
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Delhi Pollution Dips, No More Restrictions On Diesel Vehicles, Industries
The centre's body that recommends actions to fight pollution in the national capital has removed some restrictions after air quality improved marginally.
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24 Industrial Units In Delhi Issued Closure Orders By Air Quality Panel
The centre panel on air quality has issued closure orders to 24 industrial units in the NCR for grossly violating the air pollution-related statutes and guidelines since invoking the first stage of its Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
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Jharkhand Government Launches Website That Lists Most Polluting Industrial Units
Industries that are most polluting get one star and five stars are awarded to those who are least polluting as per the regulators' pollution standards.
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Study Finds Industrial Aerosols May Cause Local Snowfall by Freezing Clouds
A new study led by the University of Tartu has shown that industrial emissions, particularly aerosol particles, can influence local snowfall by triggering ice formation in supercooled clouds. Using satellite and ground-based radar observations, researchers found that factories, including cement plants and power stations, may cause localised snow pl...
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Jamia Millia Islamia Invites Applications For MTech In Environmental Health, Risk
Jamia Millia Islamia: The programme focuses on addressing major challenges such as water scarcity, pollution control, industrial safety, and occupational health, with particular relevance to the Indian context.
-
Chandrababu Naidu Stresses Workplace Safety After Andhra Pharma Firm Blast
Workplace safety - particularly in 'red category' industries, or those that deal with hazardous materials and have a pollution index over 60 - must go hand-in-hand with investment in the state, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said.
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Delhi Goes To Centre, Seeks Instructions To Haryana, UP Over Yamuna Froth
Taking note of froth in the heavily polluted Yamuna river in Delhi, the AAP government on Friday asked the Centre to instruct Haryana and UP to ensure industries there do not release untreated residue in the river.
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IIT Mandi Study Finds Cancer-Causing Pollutants In Himachal Groundwater
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi and Jammu revealed the presence of cancer-causing pollutants in the groundwater of Himachal Pradesh's Baddi-Barotiwala (BB) industrial area.
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No More Pollution? New Material Can Absorb, Trap Greenhouse Gases
The material shows excellent stability in water, which makes it useful to be used in capturing carbon in industrial settings.
-
"Monumental Step": Scientists Create Biodegradable Microplastics
Microplastics are extremely small pieces of plastic debris in the environment resulting from the disposal and breakdown of consumer products and industrial waste.
-
Trade Body Writes To PM To Call Emergency Meeting Over "Severe" Air Pollution
The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call an emergency meeting with the governments of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh in view of the "severe" air pollution in the national capital.
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"Red, Green Or Black": UP's Hindon River Turns Toxic Due To Pollution
A long stretch of Uttar Pradesh's Hindon river has turned toxic due to rampant industrial pollution in the region.
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Coronavirus: Everything You Need To Know About The New Covid Variant Arcturus
In this article, we discuss all the latest info about the Arcturus variant, its symptoms, and how you can prevent getting infected.
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Rajasthan Asked To Pay Rs 100 Crore Compensation For Industrial Pollution
The National Green Tribunal also formed a 10-member joint committee to plan and oversee remedial action and said the compensation amount has to be utilised for restoration of the environment.
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Delhi Factories On Coal, Other Polluting Fuels To Be Closed From Jan 1
The Centre's air quality panel on Wednesday said industries using unapproved fuels, including coal, in Delhi-NCR will be closed down straightaway from January 1 and heavy fines will be imposed on them.
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Delhi Pollution Dips, No More Restrictions On Diesel Vehicles, Industries
The centre's body that recommends actions to fight pollution in the national capital has removed some restrictions after air quality improved marginally.
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24 Industrial Units In Delhi Issued Closure Orders By Air Quality Panel
The centre panel on air quality has issued closure orders to 24 industrial units in the NCR for grossly violating the air pollution-related statutes and guidelines since invoking the first stage of its Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
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Jharkhand Government Launches Website That Lists Most Polluting Industrial Units
Industries that are most polluting get one star and five stars are awarded to those who are least polluting as per the regulators' pollution standards.
