Articles for Environmental Pollution

Chennai residents, pressure groups ask GCC to scrap proposed waste-to-energy incinerator in Kodungaiyur
2 days, 17 hours ago

Chennai residents, pressure groups ask GCC to scrap proposed waste-to-energy incinerator in Kodungaiyur

New Indian Express  

Chennai residents and the Alliance for Incinerator-Free Chennai members submitted a petition to the Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner on Tuesday demanding the scrapping of the proposed Waste-to-Energy incinerator plant in Kodungaiyur. Over 200 residents, civil society organisations and environmentalists endorsed the representation letter, said environmental activists and contributors for Citizen Matters, Vishvaja Sambath and Lokeshwaran ES. According to them, the …

Green mountains, lucid waters golden assets
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Green mountains, lucid waters golden assets

China Daily  

Jin Ding/China Daily Editor's note: This year marks the 70th anniversary of the people's congress system. In one way, China's economic development and consequent increase in environmental pollution were somewhat similar to what other industrialized countries witnessed during their development period. The new policy introduced by the State Council, China's Cabinet, in 2023 to "strictly and reasonably" control total coal …

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Green mountains, lucid waters golden assets
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Green mountains, lucid waters golden assets

China Daily  

Jin Ding/China Daily Editor's note: This year marks the 70th anniversary of the people's congress system. In one way, China's economic development and consequent increase in environmental pollution were somewhat similar to what other industrialized countries witnessed during their development period. The new policy introduced by the State Council, China's Cabinet, in 2023 to "strictly and reasonably" control total coal …

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Combating environmental pollution: UP to set up bioplastic park at a cost of ₹2,000 crore
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Combating environmental pollution: UP to set up bioplastic park at a cost of ₹2,000 crore

Hindustan Times  

Aiming to combat environmental pollution, the UP government is set to establish a bioplastic park at an investment of ₹2,000 crore. Using bioplastic not only promotes environmental sustainability but can also be used in various industries such as packaging, ready-made garments, electronics, and other industrial products. The bioplastic park will be constructed by Balrampur Sugar Mill Firm, creating a large …

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With a deadline looming, countries race for a global agreement to cut plastic waste
7 months, 3 weeks ago

With a deadline looming, countries race for a global agreement to cut plastic waste

NPR  

With a deadline looming, countries race for a global agreement to cut plastic waste Enlarge this image toggle caption ERNESTO BENAVIDES/AFP via Getty Images ERNESTO BENAVIDES/AFP via Getty Images Negotiators from 170 countries are nearing a deal on a global treaty to cut plastic waste, according to a United Nations official at the latest round of talks. Sponsor Message Environmental …

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Supreme Court Seeks ASI Response To Vision Document To Protect Taj Mahal From Pollution
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Supreme Court Seeks ASI Response To Vision Document To Protect Taj Mahal From Pollution

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Archaeological Survey of India regarding the Vision Document prepared for the protection of the Taj Mahal. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan considered an application filed by Shri Raman, who raised concerns about environmental pollution in the Taj Trapezium Zone. However, the Court noted the importance of …

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IIITH's study on construction-related air pollution earns environmental award
1 year ago

IIITH's study on construction-related air pollution earns environmental award

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A team from the city-based International Institute of Information Technology has won a prize for its study on construction-related air pollution in indoor and outdoor environments. Notably, in response to New Delhi's alarming spike in air pollution in early November, the Delhi government had implemented a temporary ban on construction activities. The research, headed by Prof. Kavita Vemuri, won …

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Water company pollution targets weakened in money saving move
1 year, 3 months ago

Water company pollution targets weakened in money saving move

The Telegraph  

Anti-pollution groups have warned the changes mean the impact from outflows that release a significant amount on a few occasions could be missed. Guy Linley-Adams, a solicitor with environmental charity WildFish, said not monitoring outflows with fewer than ten discharges a year would mean “an awful lot of damage” would be missed. Around 26 per cent of sewer overflow points …

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Exclusion of race in federal climate justice screening tool could worsen disparities, analysis says
1 year, 5 months ago

Exclusion of race in federal climate justice screening tool could worsen disparities, analysis says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A screening tool the federal …

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Shandong embraces role as beacon of environmental protection
1 year, 6 months ago

Shandong embraces role as beacon of environmental protection

China Daily  

The Huihe Wetland Ecological Tourism Area in Yutai county of Jining, Shandong province Over the past few years, Shandong has embodied the concept that "green mountains and clear waters are invaluable assets" and improved the ecological environment by taking pollution control as a key task. Last year, the proportion of excellent water bodies in the Nansi Lake and Dongping Lake …

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Ludhiana DC inaugurates Miyawaki forest project to check environmental pollution
1 year, 10 months ago

Ludhiana DC inaugurates Miyawaki forest project to check environmental pollution

Hindustan Times  

To enhance the green cover, protect air, water and check the environmental pollution, deputy commissioner Surabhi Malik inaugurated Miyawaki forest project in the industrial area of the city on Friday. Addressing the gathering, the DC said this move was aimed to make green Ludhiana and 8,200 trees were planted of 33 native species of the state under this forest project. …

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专家：空气污染将导致大规模移民
3 years, 11 months ago

专家：空气污染将导致大规模移民

China Daily  

全球变暖和空气污染并没有因为新冠疫情而停下脚步，世界上每1.3秒钟就有一个人迫于气候危机而移民，但是目前许多气候移民者在法律上仍处于灰色地带。专家预测，未来十年预计将有数以千万计的人因为全球变暖而移民。 Buildings are shrouded in haze in Bangkok, Thailand December 15, 2020. 梅塔发表这一评论前，法国的一家法院本周作出了一项裁决，据认为这是法院首次在引渡听证会上援引环境作为理由。在这一案件中，一名患有哮喘病的孟加拉男子因为本国污染极为严重而免于被法国驱逐出境。他的律师辩护称，以他的身体条件在引渡回国后可能会病情加重甚至过早死亡。 The appeals court in Bordeaux overturned an expulsion order against the 40-year-old man because he would face “a worsening of his respiratory pathology due to air pollution” in his country of origin. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun Dr David R Boyd, UN special rapporteur on human rights and environment, …

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