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Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Collapse Without An Agreement
Talks aimed at striking a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution fell apart Friday without agreement, as countries failed to find consensus on how the world should tackle the ever-growing scourge.
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E20 Petrol Leads To Better Acceleration, Ride Quality: Centre Amid Backlash
Amid a backlash over the introduction of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20), the Centre on Tuesday not only emphasised that the move will help reduce pollution, but also said that the formulation leads to better acceleration and even ride quality.
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Tamil Nadu Calls For Eco-Friendly Ganesha Idols To Avoid Water Pollution
With Ganesh Chaturthi set to be celebrated on August 27, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has issued a set of guidelines urging devotees to opt for eco-friendly idols and to ensure that immersion activities do not pollute waterbodies.
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How Labubu Dolls Are Blowing Up Hopes Of A Plastic Ban Amid Global Talks
The world's governments are meeting this week to hammer out a treaty to reverse the rising tide of plastics. Oil companies have other ideas.
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Why World Is Divided On Plastic As UN Treaty Talks Restart
Plastic production doubled between 2000 and 2019, from 234 to 460 million tons. Without more ambitious policies, the amount of plastics produced around the world is set to reach 736 million tons by 2040.
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Plastic Pollution Threatens Human Health: Study
Ahead of the UN treaty on plastics, a new report in The Lancet journal on Monday has warned that plastic pollution is an underrecognized threat to the health of both humans and the planet, which must be addressed immediately.
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Smoke From Canada's Wildfires Triggers Health Scare In US
States like New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine are seeing smoke-related pollution, and officials warned residents against venturing outdoors.
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"It Rains Heavily Whenever Chief Minister Prays To Lord Krishna": BJP Minister On Rajasthan Floods
Addressing a question on waterlogging in Barmer district, Rajasthan minister K K Vishnoi said that every time the CM offers prayers to Lord Krishna, it rains so heavily that he is compelled to request Lord Indra to slow it down.
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Delhi Govt Seeks Supreme Court Review Of Age-Based Vehicle Ban
Delhi government has approached SC to request a reconsideration of a 2018 ruling that prohibited older vehicles the national capital.
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Car Emissions, Air Pollution Linked To Higher Dementia Risk: Study
Regular exposure to air pollution, including that coming from car exhaust emissions, can increased your risk of dementia, according to an analysis of studies published on Friday.
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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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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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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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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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Plastic Pollution Treaty Talks Collapse Without An Agreement
Talks aimed at striking a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution fell apart Friday without agreement, as countries failed to find consensus on how the world should tackle the ever-growing scourge.
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E20 Petrol Leads To Better Acceleration, Ride Quality: Centre Amid Backlash
Amid a backlash over the introduction of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20), the Centre on Tuesday not only emphasised that the move will help reduce pollution, but also said that the formulation leads to better acceleration and even ride quality.
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Tamil Nadu Calls For Eco-Friendly Ganesha Idols To Avoid Water Pollution
With Ganesh Chaturthi set to be celebrated on August 27, the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board has issued a set of guidelines urging devotees to opt for eco-friendly idols and to ensure that immersion activities do not pollute waterbodies.
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How Labubu Dolls Are Blowing Up Hopes Of A Plastic Ban Amid Global Talks
The world's governments are meeting this week to hammer out a treaty to reverse the rising tide of plastics. Oil companies have other ideas.
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Why World Is Divided On Plastic As UN Treaty Talks Restart
Plastic production doubled between 2000 and 2019, from 234 to 460 million tons. Without more ambitious policies, the amount of plastics produced around the world is set to reach 736 million tons by 2040.
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Plastic Pollution Threatens Human Health: Study
Ahead of the UN treaty on plastics, a new report in The Lancet journal on Monday has warned that plastic pollution is an underrecognized threat to the health of both humans and the planet, which must be addressed immediately.
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Smoke From Canada's Wildfires Triggers Health Scare In US
States like New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine are seeing smoke-related pollution, and officials warned residents against venturing outdoors.
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"It Rains Heavily Whenever Chief Minister Prays To Lord Krishna": BJP Minister On Rajasthan Floods
Addressing a question on waterlogging in Barmer district, Rajasthan minister K K Vishnoi said that every time the CM offers prayers to Lord Krishna, it rains so heavily that he is compelled to request Lord Indra to slow it down.
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Delhi Govt Seeks Supreme Court Review Of Age-Based Vehicle Ban
Delhi government has approached SC to request a reconsideration of a 2018 ruling that prohibited older vehicles the national capital.
-
Car Emissions, Air Pollution Linked To Higher Dementia Risk: Study
Regular exposure to air pollution, including that coming from car exhaust emissions, can increased your risk of dementia, according to an analysis of studies published on Friday.
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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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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.
-
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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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.
