Pollution

"Super-Filter" Mussels Can Clean 25 Litres Of Water A Day, Say Scientists

Science | Agence France-Presse | Sunday August 18, 2019

Seafood lovers who prize the mussel for its earthy taste and succulent flesh may be unaware of its growing potential in the fight against water pollution.

Rain Lashes Several Parts Of Delhi, Waterlogging Reported In Many Areas

Delhi News | Edited by Arun Nair | Sunday August 18, 2019

The national capital received intermittent light to moderate rains this morning, bringing down respite from the heat. Several parts of the city, including central Delhi, however, have been receiving rainfall since last night.

Hope Finance Minister Heard PM "Loud And Clear", Says P Chidambaram

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Friday August 16, 2019

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Independence Day speech that drew attention to "population explosion", plastic pollution and the need for not seeing "wealth creators with suspicion" - and added a message for the current Finance Minister especially on the last point.

Fake Snow To Rescue As Climate Change Forces Ski Stations To Innovate

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday August 16, 2019

Once deep in powder this time of year, Chile's ski stations are fighting the ravages of climate change and pollution that have brought less and less snow to the central Andes.

Opinion: Tips From Mexico City On How Delhi Can Tackle Its Air Emergency

Opinion | Beatriz Cardenas | Monday August 12, 2019

Mexico City's metropolitan area was infamous for its high air pollution levels in the 1990s. With consistent efforts to tackle poor air quality, the city has set an example for Indian urban centers like Delhi

Indonesia's Capital Curbs Private Cars In Bid To Cut Choking Pollution

Reuters | Thursday August 8, 2019

Indonesia's capital announced new curbs on private cars on Wednesday as it moves to rein in Jakarta's choking air pollution, but experts warned the measures were unlikely to stamp out the problem.

Mercedes-Benz Offers Subsidies To Retrofit Older Diesel Cars In Germany

Reuters | Wednesday August 7, 2019

Daimler said on Tuesday Mercedes-Benz customers in Germany could apply for a 3,000 euro ($3,350) subsidy to upgrade the exhaust filters of older, polluting diesel vehicles, the latest effort among German carmakers to avoid inner-city bans.

Act Against Ganga Polluters: Pollution Control Board To 4 State Boards

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 2, 2019

Taking strict note of effluent and industrial waste being discharged into the Ganga river, the CPCB has directed four state pollution control boards to take action on units, including closing them, if they don''t comply with environmental norms.

In Greece's Aegean Sea, Divers Find "Gulf Of Plastic Corals"

World News | Reuters | Wednesday July 31, 2019

Thousands of plastic bags were pulled from the sea off Greece's Andros island this month by a team of divers and environmentalists who described what they found as a "gulf full of plastic corals."

Plastic Junk Spawns Desert Island Disaster In Pacific

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 30, 2019

Floating plastic garbage has swamped a remote Pacific island once regarded as an environmental jewel and scientists say little can be done to save it while a throwaway culture persists.

Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik Wins People's Choice Award In US

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 28, 2019

Renowned Indian sand artist and Padma Awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik has won the People's Choice Award at a prestigious sand sculpting festival in the US, wowing the American public with his sculpture that highlighted the message of combating plastic pollution in oceans.

Celebrities, Citizens Team Up For Massive Cleanliness Drive In Mumbai

Mumbai News | Written by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Ria Saini | Sunday July 21, 2019

The massive drive to clean up Mumbai's Dadar beach has entered its 100th week. Led by 27-year-old Mumbai resident Chinu Kawatra, hundreds of volunteers come together every Sunday morning to clear plastic from the beach.

Over Rs 5800 Crore Sanctioned For Cleaning 34 Polluted Rivers: Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 21, 2019

Over Rs 5,800 crore has been sanctioned for pollution abatement at 34 river stretches in 16 states across the country, excluding River Ganga, the Environment Ministry has said.

Greening Drive To Be Launched In Taj Trapezium Zone In UP's Agra

Agra News | Press Trust of India | Friday July 19, 2019

A massive greening drive is to be launched soon to curb environmental pollution in the eco-sensitive Taj Trapezium Zone of Agra spread over 10,400 sq km, said officials today.

Court Seeks Report On Environment Damage During Gupta Family Wedding

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday July 18, 2019

Uttarakhand High Court has sought a detailed report from the state government and the state pollution control board on the damage caused to the environment by the Gupta family weddings at the famous ski resort of Auli in Chamoli district.