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Influencer Goes For A Swim In Her "Favourite Spot" In Cape Town, It Turns Out To Be Sewage Water
A content creator was left disgusted after unknowingly swimming through what appeared to be sewage-contaminated water at a popular beach in Cape Town.
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Heavy Rain In Delhi, Streets Waterlogged, Orange Alert Issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for Delhi, predicting moderate rain (5-15 mm per hour) along with thunderstorms.
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Delhi To Offer Rs 50 Lakh For Innovation To Cut Pollution From Heavy Vehicles
The Delhi government is planning on rolling out a competition to find retrofit solutions, offering a top prize of ₹50 lakh for workable technology that can upgrade older trucks to BS-VI standards.
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The Eye-Opening Science Of Close Encounters With Polar Bears
For the last four decades, experts from the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) have been keeping tabs on the health and movement of polar bears in the Svalbard archipelago, halfway between Norway and the North Pole.
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Windless Weather Traps Volcanic Cloud Over Iceland, Triggers Pollution Red Alert
Iceland experts on Monday blamed a lack of wind for a volcanic cloud that has lingered over much of the island since an eruption last week.
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Scientists Develop Biodegradable Plastics That Can Dissolve In Seawater Or Soil
The researchers said that a bioplastic alternative would be ideal for foods that ned a "food-safe" plastic lining.
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Siren Ban Order Issued Across Karnataka During VIP Movement
In a significant move to enhance public safety and reduce noise pollution, Karnataka Director General of Police Dr. M.A. Saleem has issued a statewide order prohibiting the use of sirens during VIP movement.
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World's Top Court Steps In, Reminding Governments To Tackle Global Warming
The world's top court is poised to tell governments what their legal obligations are to tackle global warming, and possibly outline consequences for polluters that cause climate harm to vulnerable countries.
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Student "Heartbroken" As Parents Say No To Hansraj College Admission Due To Delhi's Pollution
The parents apparently refused to send their child to Hansraj College because of the pollution issue in New Delhi.
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Delhi To Replace Decades-Old Pipelines To Tackle Water Contamination: Minister
In order to tackle the rising complaints about water contamination in residential areas, the Delhi government will replace old water pipelines under a new Water Master Plan, Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma said on Saturday.
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Rs 24,000 Crore Plan Cleared To Tackle Delhi's Traffic Congestion
In a big step toward tackling Delhi's chronic traffic congestion, the Centre and Delhi government have cleared nine major infrastructure projects worth Rs 24,000 crore.
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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding And Why Delhi Plans To Do It In September
Cloud seeding is the process of adding special substances to clouds to make it rain or snow in areas experiencing water scarcity, less snowfall, or to reduce hail and clear fog.
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How India's FGD Shift Will Cut Electricity Cost By 25-30 Paise Per Unit
The government's move to ease sulphur emission rules for most coal-fired power plants strikes a delicate balance between costs, climate and compliance and is expected to cut electricity costs by 25-30 paise per unit, officials said on Sunday.
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Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma Inspects Yamuna On Boat, Collects Water Sample For Testing
Delhi Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma took to the waters of the Yamuna on Saturday morning, conducting a boat survey at Palla, where the river enters Delhi from Haryana.
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India Reverses Rule, Eases Sulphur Emission Rules For Coal Power Plants
India has reversed a decade-old mandate to install $30 billion worth of clean-air equipment, easing sulphur emission rules for most coal-fired power plants, a government order said.
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Influencer Goes For A Swim In Her "Favourite Spot" In Cape Town, It Turns Out To Be Sewage Water
A content creator was left disgusted after unknowingly swimming through what appeared to be sewage-contaminated water at a popular beach in Cape Town.
-
Heavy Rain In Delhi, Streets Waterlogged, Orange Alert Issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued an orange alert for Delhi, predicting moderate rain (5-15 mm per hour) along with thunderstorms.
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Delhi To Offer Rs 50 Lakh For Innovation To Cut Pollution From Heavy Vehicles
The Delhi government is planning on rolling out a competition to find retrofit solutions, offering a top prize of ₹50 lakh for workable technology that can upgrade older trucks to BS-VI standards.
-
The Eye-Opening Science Of Close Encounters With Polar Bears
For the last four decades, experts from the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) have been keeping tabs on the health and movement of polar bears in the Svalbard archipelago, halfway between Norway and the North Pole.
-
Windless Weather Traps Volcanic Cloud Over Iceland, Triggers Pollution Red Alert
Iceland experts on Monday blamed a lack of wind for a volcanic cloud that has lingered over much of the island since an eruption last week.
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Scientists Develop Biodegradable Plastics That Can Dissolve In Seawater Or Soil
The researchers said that a bioplastic alternative would be ideal for foods that ned a "food-safe" plastic lining.
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Siren Ban Order Issued Across Karnataka During VIP Movement
In a significant move to enhance public safety and reduce noise pollution, Karnataka Director General of Police Dr. M.A. Saleem has issued a statewide order prohibiting the use of sirens during VIP movement.
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World's Top Court Steps In, Reminding Governments To Tackle Global Warming
The world's top court is poised to tell governments what their legal obligations are to tackle global warming, and possibly outline consequences for polluters that cause climate harm to vulnerable countries.
-
Student "Heartbroken" As Parents Say No To Hansraj College Admission Due To Delhi's Pollution
The parents apparently refused to send their child to Hansraj College because of the pollution issue in New Delhi.
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Delhi To Replace Decades-Old Pipelines To Tackle Water Contamination: Minister
In order to tackle the rising complaints about water contamination in residential areas, the Delhi government will replace old water pipelines under a new Water Master Plan, Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma said on Saturday.
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Rs 24,000 Crore Plan Cleared To Tackle Delhi's Traffic Congestion
In a big step toward tackling Delhi's chronic traffic congestion, the Centre and Delhi government have cleared nine major infrastructure projects worth Rs 24,000 crore.
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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding And Why Delhi Plans To Do It In September
Cloud seeding is the process of adding special substances to clouds to make it rain or snow in areas experiencing water scarcity, less snowfall, or to reduce hail and clear fog.
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How India's FGD Shift Will Cut Electricity Cost By 25-30 Paise Per Unit
The government's move to ease sulphur emission rules for most coal-fired power plants strikes a delicate balance between costs, climate and compliance and is expected to cut electricity costs by 25-30 paise per unit, officials said on Sunday.
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Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma Inspects Yamuna On Boat, Collects Water Sample For Testing
Delhi Irrigation and Flood Control Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma took to the waters of the Yamuna on Saturday morning, conducting a boat survey at Palla, where the river enters Delhi from Haryana.
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India Reverses Rule, Eases Sulphur Emission Rules For Coal Power Plants
India has reversed a decade-old mandate to install $30 billion worth of clean-air equipment, easing sulphur emission rules for most coal-fired power plants, a government order said.
