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Bangkok air pollution expected to get worse due to “cool haze” 21 Jan 2021 15:55 Air pollution in Bangkok is anticipated to rise over the next several days as a result of pollutants being confined in the environment. The Prime Minister’s permanent secretary Theerapat Prayoonsithi said on Wednesday he had asked numerous ministries to …
Air pollution levels depend on drizzle rates 21 Jan 2021 14:52 Scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Scripps Institution of Oceanography and international collaborators have shown that an improved representation of drizzle rates leads to more pollution in the atmosphere. The research appears …
Air pollution linked to increased mental health outpatient visits 21 Jan 2021 14:50 More pollution in the air could be linked to higher rates of mental health service use, researchers at the Yale School of Public Health found in a new study. The findings, which were recently published in the journal Environmental Research, stem from …
Union Budget an opportunity for central govt to show commitment to fighting air pollution: Experts 21 Jan 2021 09:23 With the Union budget set to be presented soon, experts have urged that it is time for the country to show her commitment towards the fight against pollution. Dr Santosh Harish, Fellow at Centre for Policy Research, said, “There is increasing demand to …
Over 50,000 Lives Could Be Saved Every Year in Europe by Tackling Air Pollution 21 Jan 2021 03:30 By Sonia Elks Jan 20 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Tens of thousands of European city dwellers die prematurely each year due to air pollution, researchers said on Wednesday in a study ranking more than 800 cities according to the risk of early death from …
MDI acts against pandemic plastic pollution 21 Jan 2021 02:38 MOUNT DESERT ISLAND — Almost two months ago, 8,000 bales of plastic waste, weighing nearly 10,000 tons, set sail on the Atlantic aboard a Northern Ireland cargo ship, the Sider London. Two of the bales fell into Penobscot Bay during offloading operations …
Toyota To Pay $180M To Settle Lawsuit Over Air Pollution Violations 21 Jan 2021 00:03 Toyota Motor Corp. has agreed to pay $180 million to settle claims that the automaker violated the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) emissions regulations for at least 10 years. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan announced the consent decree on …
Reducing air pollution could save 50,000 deaths a year, says new Lancet report 20 Jan 2021 17:27 Reducing air pollution to World Health Organisation recommended levels would prevent more than 50,000 deaths a year across European cities, according to a new study published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal. In the first such study of its kind, the …
PPE Littering Is Worsening Plastic Pollution. And More Science Journal News 20 Jan 2021 15:53 Compiled by veteran medical journalist Brian Owens, this roundup of some of the newest science on the COVID-19 pandemic, straight from the scientific journals, is presented by Hakai Magazine in partnership with The Tyee. COVID-19 may morph into a disease …
Limiting air pollution 'could prevent 50,000 deaths in Europe' 20 Jan 2021 11:15 Limiting air pollution to levels recommended by the World Health Organization could prevent more than 50,000 deaths in Europe annually, according to research. The WHO estimates air pollution kills more than 7 million people each year and is one of the …
Reducing air pollution 'could prevent 50,000 EU deaths' 20 Jan 2021 09:59 Limiting air pollution to levels recommended by the World Health Organization could prevent more than 50,000 deaths in Europe annually, according to research published Wednesday that called for urgent action. The WHO estimates that air pollution kills more …
Amid pollution threat, ASI to set up weather stations with Isro at key sites 20 Jan 2021 07:39
Hybrid-electric plane may reduce aviation's air pollution problem 20 Jan 2021 03:29 At cruising altitude, airplanes emit a steady stream of nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere, where the chemicals can linger to produce ozone and fine particulates. Nitrogen oxides, or NOx, are a major source of air pollution and have been associated with …
Green audit in Dhanbad to curb air, noise pollution 20 Jan 2021 01:17
Mitigating flyash pollution and rejuvenating degraded land 20 Jan 2021 01:17 Nagpur: The fly ash generated from coal-fired power plants has been a major cause of damage to public health, crops and environment. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (Neeri) has developed a unique …
Vedanta settles all claims by Zambian villagers over pollution 19 Jan 2021 21:56 Vedanta Resources has agreed to settle all claims brought against it by Zambian villagers following pollution by a copper mine run by Konkola Copper Mines (KCM), Vedanta and law firm Leigh Day said on Tuesday. The claim, centring on pollution from the …
Business Reporter BrandVoice: A Natural Ally In The Fight Against Plastic Pollution [Video] 19 Jan 2021 21:31 BioLogiQ is a Business Reporter client. By Tracy Scott – Global Marketing Director & Bruno Pereira – Chief Sustainability Officer The war on plastics pollution isn’t lost yet: meet EBT, the Embedded Bioremediation Triggers The contamination of our …
Microplastic Pollution Found in the Arctic Ocean Includes Fibers from Laundry 19 Jan 2021 21:17 Dr. Peter S. Ross from Ocean Wise speaks to AZoCleantech about microplastic pollution in our oceans. When did you first start investigating microplastics? I have been conducting research on priority pollutants for 35 years – I first began studying …
Vedanta mine settles Zambian villagers’ pollution claim 19 Jan 2021 18:35 A joint statement from UK-based law firm Leigh Day, which is representing the claimants, and Vedanta said the mining companies did not admit liability but had settled all claims "for the benefit of the local community".
New Mexico regulators tackling cancer-causing PFAS pollution near military bases 19 Jan 2021 18:31 SANTA FE, N.M. (Tribune News Service) — The state Environment Department is stepping up efforts to prevent a cancer-causing pollutant from being discharged into state waters. The agency has awarded a contract to map toxic plumes near two military bases …
Air pollution checks set for "Brexit lorry park" amid fume fears 19 Jan 2021 16:31 Concerns about the impact of fumes from Solihull’s newly-built “Brexit lorry park” will see air pollution monitors installed around the site. The council has confirmed that kit to keep track of any issues would be placed near the 24/7 holding pen, …
Vedanta agrees to settlement with Zambian villagers over pollution claims 19 Jan 2021 14:45 UK-based law firm Leigh Day has confirmed in a statement that global diversified miner Vedanta Resources has agreed to pay a settlement for all claims brought against it by Zambian claimants related to alleged pollution around the Konkola Copper Mines (KCM …
Welcome Recognition of Bangladeshi as First-Ever ‘Pollution’ Refugee 19 Jan 2021 14:43 Migration & Refugees French court’s landmark decision is a new milestone in fighting environmental disasters Jan 19 2021 - The recent verdict by a French court stopping the deportation of an unnamed Bangladeshi on the grounds of deadly air pollution in …
Egypt borrows $200m from World Bank to curb pollution 19 Jan 2021 14:18 Egypt has signed up for $200-million loan from the World Bank earmarked for the implementation of an air pollution project. The financing, according to Environment Minister Yasmine Fawad, will support the ministry with accurate air quality monitoring …
NGT directs Telangana PCB to recover Rs 1.55 cr from pharma firms for causing pollution 19 Jan 2021 12:22 New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has directed the Telangana Pollution Control Board (PCB) to recover Rs 1.55 crore penalty from pharmaceutical companies for causing pollution in the state. A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel …
Vedanta Resources settles Zambia copper mine pollution claim 19 Jan 2021 11:11 By Reuters Staff JOHANNESBURG, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Vedanta Resources has agreed to settle all claims brought against it by Zambian villagers following pollution by a copper mine run by Konkola Copper Mines Plc (KCM), Vedanta and law firm Leigh Day said on …
California suspends pollution-control limits to deal with backlog in cremations 19 Jan 2021 09:39 Adding to concerns, California is experiencing new, possibly more transmissible forms of COVID-19. The state health department announced on Sunday that an L452R variant of the virus is increasingly showing up in genetic sequencing of COVID-19 test samples …
Centre’s new anti-pollution panel seeks more teeth 19 Jan 2021 09:01 New Delhi: Days before the Parliament meets to approve a new law to back the anti-pollution panel –– the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas –– the latter has red flagged its lack of ‘teeth’ and punitive powers to the …
Schoolkids join drive to tackle pollution ‘poison’ 19 Jan 2021 08:36 The Aberdeen Cycle Forum has enlisted the help of school children to tackle pollution “poison” in the north-east. Under the Don’t Be An Idler campaign, primary and secondary school pupils can take part in a competition to design a banner encouraging adults …
Dirty old town: tackling air pollution in Karachi 18 Jan 2021 16:51 Given the failure of the provincial government of Sindh in Pakistan to introduce a public transport system in the country’s largest city, Karachi, the majority of residents travel in old and rusty private buses, which are not only an inconvenience to …
Pollution hits unsafe levels in three areas in Bangkok, vicinity 18 Jan 2021 15:02 Air pollution in three areas in and around Bangkok hit unsafe levels on Monday, with PM2.5 readings in the morning coming in at between 29 and 71 micrograms per cubic metre of air (μg/m3), the Pollution Control Department reported. Thailand’s standard …
Spate of dairy pollution cases tallies $300,000 in fines 18 Jan 2021 13:33 A farming company allowed green waterfalls of effluent to flow into a stream, and six others also polluted the environment in a spate of prosecutions taken by Waikato Regional Council. Seven separate Waikato farmers and businesses have been convicted for …
Study finds metal pollution in aquaculture farms 18 Jan 2021 11:40 A study of aquaculture farms across 10 States, which account for the bulk of India’s production, has found “hazardous” levels of metals such as lead and cadmium in all of them. Profligate use of antibiotics and insecticides for cultivation and the threat …
New study links pollution to pregnancy loss in South Asia 18 Jan 2021 03:47 When it comes to air pollution, there are at least a dozen published studies that link fine particulate matter to human pregnancy loss in places as diverse as the UK, China, or some countries on the African continent. Now, there's new research on the …
'Steps being taken to eliminate pollution' 18 Jan 2021 03:28 GUJRANWALA: Commissioner Syed Gulzar Hussain Shah has said that steps are being taken to eliminate environmental pollution across the division. Addressing a meeting here, the commissioner said that a comprehensive plan was being launched across the …
National conference on noise, air pollution on Jan 29-30 18 Jan 2021 00:19 SVNIT to organize the conference onlineSurat: The department of civil engineering at the Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT) Surat is organizing a national conference on “Noise and Air Pollution 2021” on January 29 and 30. SVNIT …
Air pollution within legal limit 'for first time' 17 Jan 2021 12:21 FoES air pollution campaigner Gavin Thomson said: "Temporary improvements in air quality arrived at an enormous cost to our communities and societies. There was no intention or concerted political action to reduce emissions, which is why the falls …
Washing your clothes can create Arctic microplastic pollution 17 Jan 2021 03:31
Pollution hits unhealthy levels in 11 areas of Bangkok, its vicinity 16 Jan 2021 18:37 By The Nation Photos by Korbphuk Phromrekha Air pollution in 11 areas in Bangkok and its vicinity hit unsafe levels on Friday morning with PM2.5 readings coming in at 44 to 111 micrograms per cubic metre (μg/m3), the Pollution Control Department …
BMA vows on-hand approach to PM2.5 pollution 16 Jan 2021 18:37 The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has said it will put in place strict measures to deal with air pollution, which hit dangerous levels in several parts of the capital and its vicinity on Friday. BMA permanent secretary Silapasuay Raweesangsoon …
Lawsuit Challenges Trump Administration’s Failure to Cut Airplane Climate Pollution 16 Jan 2021 12:29 Washington, D.C. — Environmental groups sued the Trump administration today over its finalization of the nation’s first-ever airplane climate emissions standards, which don’t actually reduce greenhouse gas pollution. The Environmental Protection Agency ( …
Illinois Residents Value Efforts to Reduce Watershed Pollution 16 Jan 2021 03:18 Written by AZoCleantechJan 15 2021 Illinois residents value efforts to reduce watershed pollution, and they are willing to pay for environmental improvements, according to a new study from agricultural economists at the University of Illinois. Nutrient …
Water and Air Pollution 16 Jan 2021 01:57
Colorado unveils plan to cut air pollution by 90% by 2050 16 Jan 2021 01:33 DENVER (AP) - Colorado officials unveiled a plan to cut heat-trapping air pollution in the state by 90% by 2050 in order to improve public health and reduce the effects of climate change. “This is an issue for all humanity and life on the planet,” …
Bhogi pollution: 13 out of 15 monitoring stations record lesser pollution levels than last year in Chennai 15 Jan 2021 23:56 Express News Service CHENNAI: This year's Bhogi has been relatively cleaner with 13 out of total 15 monitoring stations recording lesser pollution levels than the previous year, claims the data released by Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB). …
2% of Yamuna in Delhi to blame for 76% of pollution 15 Jan 2021 21:43
Green delivery hub project could help cut pollution in Stratford 15 Jan 2021 17:44 Deliveries could be made by electric vehiclesWORK has started on a project that could see the introduction of a green, last-mile delivery service in Stratford with the aim of cutting vehicle emissions. If successful, delivery companies would stop at a hub …
Oil pollution: Environmental audit to begin in March 15 Jan 2021 14:24 Author: Joakino Francis | Published: 1 min ago An oil spill in Unity State in September 2019 | Credit | Courtesy The government has announced that an environmental audit will start in March in all the oilfields across the country. The Ministry of Petroleum …
Colorado unveils climate plan to cut heat-trapping air pollution by 90% 15 Jan 2021 14:03 Colorado leaders on Thursday unveiled a plan two years in the making to cut heat-trapping air pollution in the state by 90% — a reduction of more than 100 tons a year — before 2050 to improve public health and help contain climate warming. “This is an …
Air pollution will lead to mass migration, say experts after landmark ruling 15 Jan 2021 12:24 Air pollution does not respect national boundaries and environmental degradation will lead to mass migration in the future, said a leading barrister in the wake of a landmark migration ruling, as experts warned that government action must be taken as a …
Pollutionwatch: major sources of air pollution often overlooked 15 Jan 2021 07:55 When I talk to people about air pollution sources they normally blame the nearest busy road. In new research, 16,000 people were asked where they thought air pollution came from, revealing some important misunderstandings. Respondents from seven European …
Gov. Jared Polis Reveals Plan To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Pollution 15 Jan 2021 06:03 DENVER (CBS4)– Gov. Jared Polis presented his plan for reducing greenhouse gas pollution on Thursday. He said the main goal is achieving 100% renewable energy statewide by 2040. “This work is motivated, of course, by the moral imperative we have to protect …
Lockdowns ‘didn’t improve’ air pollution as much as thought 15 Jan 2021 05:18 Only a systematic approach to controlling air pollution can deliver long-lasting results. After many of the world’s nations went into months-long lockdown early last year to contain the spread of COVID-19, reports began to emerge of the benefits to the …
Mechanical sweeper adds to pollution 15 Jan 2021 03:33 LAHORE:Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) has started to increase the air pollution in the City in the name of mechanical sweeping. On Monday, a mechanical sweeper of the company played havoc by raising dust clouds on the Abbott Road when it started …
Asthmatic Bangladeshi refugee cannot be deported from France because of pollution in his homeland 15 Jan 2021 01:14 Asthmatic Bangladeshi refugee cannot be deported from France because of air pollution in his homeland, court rules Bangladeshi refugee fled his country in 2011 and settled in Toulouse, France Local authorities issued an expulsion order but French courts …
A close look at forest fire smoke yields new clues about air pollution 14 Jan 2021 15:58 With samples taken from an airplane and given an unprecedented level of offline analysis, Yale researchers have produced a highly detailed look at the chemical make-up and transformations of an evolving plume of forest fire smoke—findings that could …
Light pollution: The dangers of bright skies at night 14 Jan 2021 15:39 When the Earth shook the Los Angeles region on the night of 17 January 1994, many houses, bridges and power lines were toppled. At that moment, the brightly illuminated metropole was plunged into darkness. People torn from their beds emerged to the reality …
Concept for a hybrid-electric plane may reduce aviation's air pollution problem 14 Jan 2021 13:01 At cruising altitude, airplanes emit a steady stream of nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere, where the chemicals can linger to produce ozone and fine particulates. Nitrogen oxides, or NOx, are a major source of air pollution and have been associated with …
Deportation from France: Bangladeshi averts it thru’ pollution plea 14 Jan 2021 12:57 In a rare case, a Bangladeshi man with asthma has prevented a deportation bid by the French authorities, arguing that he risked a severe deterioration in his condition, and possibly premature death, due to the dangerous levels of pollution in Bangladesh. …
ICCT study shows increased pollution from higher Indonesian biodiesel blends 14 Jan 2021 11:06
First lockdown's effect on air pollution was overstated, our study reveals 14 Jan 2021 03:30 The pandemic caused governments around the world to introduce lockdowns in early 2020, temporarily closing workplaces and emptying roads and public spaces. As economic activity slowed, so did emissions of air pollutants. Almost a year later, the effect …
K'ville vows crackdown as greenhouse growers promise work on light pollution 14 Jan 2021 01:23 However, the municipality also noted there are “remaining greenhouse owners” who continue to utilize grow lights and have not responded or presented abatement strategies. These companies “may be subject to further enforcement,” the Town of Kingsville …
‘Peepal trees around Pune airport more tolerant to air pollution’: Study 13 Jan 2021 23:36 Like humans, trees also have the capacity to tolerate a certain level of pollution in their surroundings. A study to understand the tolerance to air pollutants among trees growing around the Lohegaon area of the city has found that peepal trees are the …
Covid lockdowns had smaller impact on air pollution levels than first thought, study suggests 13 Jan 2021 22:35 Lockdowns brought in to try to stop the spread of coronavirus had a smaller impact on city air pollution levels than first believed, a new study concludes. Restrictions put in place during the first wave of the pandemic brought traffic and economic …
Chennai pollution levels on Bhogi kept in check this year thanks to clear skies, say officials 13 Jan 2021 20:59 Express News Service CHENNAI: The pollution levels associated with the customary Bhogi bonfire celebrations remained in check on Wednesday, when compared to previous years, largely due to clear skies which helped in faster dispersion of air pollutants. …
The True Extent of Microplastic Pollution Caused by Clothing Revealed 13 Jan 2021 19:42 Image Credit: Shutterstock/Dotted Yeti Researchers have discovered that microfibers from clothes are the most pervasive form of Arctic microplastic pollution. The washing of clothes in households across Europe and North America could be having a …
Wildfire smoke makes up 50% of air pollution particles in West 13 Jan 2021 18:17 Wildfire smoke made up 50% of small particle air pollution in the western regions of the U.S. and up to 25% across the nation, according to a new study. Although pollution emissions from other sources such as vehicle exhaust have declined, particulate …
Bangladeshi not deported from France after filing ‘pollution plea’ 13 Jan 2021 16:48 A Bangladeshi man with asthma was not deported from France after his lawyer argued that he risked a severe deterioration in his condition, and possibly premature death, due to the dangerous levels of pollution in his homeland, according to The Guardian. In …
Wildfire smoke causes up to 50% of fine-particle pollution in Western U.S., study finds 13 Jan 2021 16:48 Wildfire smoke now accounts for up to half of all fine-particle pollution in the Western U.S., according to a new study that blames climate change for worsening air quality and health risks in both urban and rural communities in recent years. The study by …
Wildfire smoke now causes up to half the fine-particle pollution in Western U.S., study finds 13 Jan 2021 15:05 Wildfire smoke now accounts for up to half of all fine-particle pollution in the Western U.S., according to a new study that blames climate change for worsening air quality and health risks in both urban and rural communities in recent years. The study by …
How to pollution-proof doorstep delivery 13 Jan 2021 14:40 By Trupti Deshpande and Anantha Lakshmi Paladugula The near-death blow dealt by the COVID-19 pandemic to global economies notwithstanding, e-commerce companies have not just thrived but have witnessed a much higher growth rate. According to the India Brand …
Supreme Court takes cognizance of pollution in Yamuna river, issues notice to Haryana 13 Jan 2021 12:58 New Delhi: The Supreme Court Wednesday took suo motu cognizance of pollution in the Yamuna after Delhi Jal Board (DJB) alleged that water containing high pollutants is being released in the river from Haryana. A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde was …
Wildfire smoke to blame for up to half of soot pollution in parts of western US: research 13 Jan 2021 12:47 Wildfire smoke has resulted in as much as half of the soot pollution in parts of the western U.S., according to a study that was published Tuesday. Researchers determined that more than half of the concentrations of the pollutant in some areas came from …
Washing your clothes can create Arctic microplastic pollution, say scientists 13 Jan 2021 11:35 Ocean Wise has run tests on washing machines and estimates that a single item of clothing can release millions of fibres during a normal domestic wash. ― IStock.com/AFP pic NEW YORK, Jan13 ― Households in Europe and North America are flooding the …
Delhi: Fighting pollution with smog towers tall order 13 Jan 2021 08:24
Shaniera Akram pledges to fight plastic pollution problem this year 13 Jan 2021 03:57 Shaniera Akram asks followers to protect environment She lamented that every six months, conscious efforts are made to clean up the beach, however, after a few days the litter is back on the shore "I’m not even going to the beach anymore. I’ve had …
Covid spike likely if Bhogi causes rise in pollution level 13 Jan 2021 03:19 Express News Service CHENNAI: Ahead of Bhogi on Wednesday experts urged the public to not burn objects, particularly those made of rubber, plastic or nylon, as exposure to high pollution will increase the risk of contracting Covid. During Bhogi, people …
Fighting pollution with smog towers tall order 12 Jan 2021 23:37
Washing your clothes can create Arctic microplastic pollution 12 Jan 2021 17:57 Households in Europe and North America are flooding the oceans with plastic pollution simply by washing their clothes, scientists said Tuesday after research found the majority of microplastics in Arctic seawater were polyester fibres. Plastic particles …
Clothes washing linked to ‘pervasive’ plastic pollution in the Arctic 12 Jan 2021 17:21 The Arctic is “pervasively” polluted by microplastic fibres that most likely come from the washing of synthetic clothes by people in Europe and North America, research has found. The most comprehensive study to date found the microplastics in 96 of 97 sea …
Study Finds Wildfires Produced Up To Half of Pollution In U.S. West 12 Jan 2021 12:03 Eric Risberg / AP In this Sept. 9, 2020, file photo, the San Francisco skyline in the distance behind Crissy Field is barely visible due to smoke from wildfires burning across California. Researchers say smoke from wildfires accounted for up to half of …
Pollution trial of Canada-owned pulp mill opens in France 12 Jan 2021 11:44 A Canadian-owned paper pulp company went on trial on Wednesday for flouting emissions rules at its mill in southern France, the country's biggest. Fibre Excellence, owned by Paper Excellence which is headquartered in British Columbia, has been charged …
Study: Wildfires produced up to half of health-damaging air pollution in Western states 12 Jan 2021 01:56 BILLINGS, Mont. — Wildfire smoke accounted for up to half of all health-damaging small particle air pollution in the western U.S. in recent years as warming temperatures fueled more destructive blazes, according to a study released Monday. Even as …
Wildfires produced up to half of pollution in US West 12 Jan 2021 00:53 MATTHEW BROWN, Associated Press Jan. 11, 2021Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 4:39 p.m. FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2020, file photo, the San Francisco skyline in the distance behind Crissy Field is barely visible due to smoke from wildfires burning across California. …
A forum to fight ocean plastic pollution 11 Jan 2021 09:23 As the second Malta Sustainability Forum prepares to kick-start online later this month, Malta’s first-ever Ocean Ambassador Alan Deidun explains why fighting ocean plastic pollution should be at the top of humanity’s priorities list. The air we breathe, …
Northport Library presents virtual program on plastic pollution 11 Jan 2021 08:07 Erica Cirino Northport-East Northport Public Library presents a virtual program via Zoom titled Exploring the Pacific Ocean and Beyond: A Discussion about Plastic Pollution, Science, and Solutions on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. Science writer and artist …
‘Use Gas Flare, Oil Pollution Fines To Compensate Victims’ 11 Jan 2021 08:04 Sudan says it has “reservations” over participation in the Tripartite Ministerial meeting involving Sudan, Egypt and Ethiopia on filling and operation of the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) being built on the Blue Nile. In a statement, the state- …
Iranian Company Develops Advanced Air Pollution Monitoring Devices 11 Jan 2021 07:53 An Iranian knowledge-based company has manufactured advanced devices for flue gas analysis, emission and particulate matter measurement, and air purification. CEO of the Iranian company said it has manufactured several knowledge-based products, including a …
How Covid aided Mumbai's anti-pollution campaign 11 Jan 2021 03:55 By Sumaira Abdulali In the true indomitable spirit of Mumbai in a crisis, the year of the pandemic discovered new ways to engage with traditional practices during festivals. Alongside economic and personal catastrophe, we experienced the quietest festival …
Here's how you can protect your health against air pollution, Covid-19 10 Jan 2021 11:07
While the whole world continues to battle rising environmental pollution, one group of Vietnamese students has found a radical solution from cashew nut shells and wild sunflower leaves to bring to the fight. 10 Jan 2021 06:51 IN THE FIELD: Students researching wild sunflowers as part of their project. VNA/VNS Photo Hồng Điệp Hồng Điệp While the whole world continues to battle rising environmental pollution, one group of Vietnamese students has found a radical solution to …
Spotlight on Green News & Views: Serious climate action; wood-burning pollution 10 Jan 2021 02:47 Note: Because of a smaller number of recent green posts because of you-know-what, the categories that usually divide up stories have been removed for this week’s collection. They will return in the next edition. OceanDiver writes—BackyardBirdRace/Daily …
Air pollution level in Baku in January lowers due to COVID-19 restrictions 10 Jan 2021 00:48 9 January 2021 13:43 (UTC+04:00) 659 By Trend The five-year monitoring of air pollution level in the city of Baku has shown a 30-percent lowering of the level in the early January this year, compared to the previous years, Head of the National …
Air pollution major contributor to pregnancy loss in South Asia 09 Jan 2021 18:00 Poor air quality is associated with a considerable proportion of pregnancy loss in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, according to a modelling study published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal. Previous studies have suggested a link between air …
Air pollution causes more pregnancy losses in India than Pakistan and Bangladesh, says study 09 Jan 2021 17:51 MAFT occurs when a foetus stops growing or has died, but there are no physical symptoms such as bleeding or pain. It takes place before 12 weeks of gestation and women are often unaware that their pregnancy has ended. One of the co-authors of the Lancet …
Trials on new pollution-free water systems for livestock 09 Jan 2021 09:10 Innovative livestock watering systems have been trialled as part of a project to help farmers comply with pollution legislation. The project, carried out by SAC Consulting in conjunction with environment agency Sepa and farmers, aimed to find practical …
Govt. starts talks with IIT on real-time sources of pollution 09 Jan 2021 04:25 Decision taken to terminate same study being done by University of Washington; move to delay project The Delhi government has started talks with IIT-Kanpur to do a study to find what exactly the sources of pollutants in the city’s air on a real-time basis …
What pollution and health threats are lurking in wood stoves? 08 Jan 2021 17:02 If the stereotype associated with country living holds fast, folks in Canada’s small towns and rural communities should be relishing the benefits of fresh, clean air. But rather the opposite is true, said Michael Mehta, a professor of geography and …
Managing salt pollution to protect drinking water resources and freshwater ecosystems 08 Jan 2021 16:32 Doctors often tell us, "cut back on your salt." And just as too much dietary salt is bad for blood pressure, too much salt in our nation's streams, lakes, and reservoirs threatens ecosystem health and the security of our nation's drinking …
Banks Called Out For Their Role In Financing Plastic Pollution 08 Jan 2021 16:03 A seal pup choking on a fishing line Getty The pressure to clean up plastic pollution faded in 2020 thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, which led to a surge in the use of plastic in PPE and to keep food and other purchases safe. However, the problem has not …