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Russia's Tuapse Faces Toxic Aftermath Of Ukrainian Attacks On Refinery
Residents of the Russian port city of Tuapse were ordered not to drink tap water and schools remained closed on Thursday, as authorities grappled with the aftermath of the third
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Tehran's Toxic Skies: When Iran War Begins To Resemble Chemical Warfare
Iran-Israel war: Health experts say exposure to such air can have both short- and long-term consequences.
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Black Rain Health Risks Explained: WHO Warns Of Toxic Fallout In Iran
The World Health Organization has warned about health risks from "black rain" reported in Iran after oil facility fires. Here's what black rain is, why it occurs, its health effects and precautions to stay safe.
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'All Sewage Treatment Plants Failed Test': AAP vs BJP Over Clean Yamuna Claim
A fresh political war erupted in Delhi on Friday after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleged that all 37 sewage treatment plants (STPs) in Delhi failed inspection tests, calling the BJP's recent claims of a "clean Yamuna" a publicity stunt.
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In "Poison In Yamuna" Row, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi's "Nadir Shah" Jab At Lt Governor
The 'water war' between the AAP and BJP and Congress - ramped up Wednesday after Chief Minister Atishi's letter to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, in which she warned him not to "go down in the history of Delhi as someone with blood on their hands".
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Efforts Taken On War Footing To Curb Mumbai's Pollution, Says Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is chairing a review meeting on prevailing pollution in Maharashtra amid rising concerns over the air quality in the state.
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Delhi Government Launches Green War Room to Monitor, Combat Air Pollution 24X7
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday launched an advanced Green War Room to monitor air pollution 24X7 in the national capital and ensure effective implementation of winter action plan to curb it. This war room will work from the seventh floor of the Delhi Secretariat where a 12-member team comprising environment scientists and other offi...
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Delhi Government Launches 'Green War Room' To Combat Air Pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday launched an advanced Green War Room to monitor air pollution 24X7 in the national capital and ensure effective implementation of winter action plan to curb it.
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Beijing Warns Of Heavy Air Pollution During Winter Olympics
Beijing warned Monday that heavy air pollution is likely during the Winter Olympics, but said emergency plans were in place to ensure the Games are not disrupted by smog.
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War Of Words Between Delhi, Goa Chief Ministers Over Air Pollution, Mollem Project
A war of words took place on social media between the Chief Ministers of Delhi and Goa over Wednesday and Thursday, with Arvind Kejriwal accusing his Goan counterpart of ignoring local voices under "the Centre's diktat", in return being accused by Pramod Sawant of doing "divisive politics".
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Delhi Gets "Green War Room" To Bring Down Pollution Levels This Winter
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday inaugurated a "green war room" at the Delhi Secretariat to monitor steps being taken to bring down pollution levels in the city this winter.
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Delhi's "War Against Air Pollution" Amid Covid: Plans For 13 Hotspots, App
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday launched a mega anti-air pollution campaign, saying polluted air can be life threatening in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Centre vs State In Credit War For Delhi's Air Quality; Farm Fires On Rise
Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday listed several measures taken by the centre to combat air pollution in Delhi, claiming that pollution in the national capital will be less this year, compared to previous years.
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China To Extend Winter Anti-Smog Measures For Another Year
China will extend winter anti-smog measures such as production cuts and traffic restrictions for a third successive winter, the environment ministry said in a pollution battle plan for 2019 published on Wednesday.The Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) also vowed to speed up the elimination of small coal-fired heating boilers in major regions...
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How Many Trumps Does It Take To Not Change A Lightbulb?
Of all the counterproductive policy campaigns conservatives have waged in recent years, among the most irrational has been their war on the federal government's efforts to update the lightbulb. Swapping out all the old incandescent bulbs across the country would save an astonishing amount of energy, which would translate into big savings for consum...
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Russia's Tuapse Faces Toxic Aftermath Of Ukrainian Attacks On Refinery
Residents of the Russian port city of Tuapse were ordered not to drink tap water and schools remained closed on Thursday, as authorities grappled with the aftermath of the third
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Tehran's Toxic Skies: When Iran War Begins To Resemble Chemical Warfare
Iran-Israel war: Health experts say exposure to such air can have both short- and long-term consequences.
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Black Rain Health Risks Explained: WHO Warns Of Toxic Fallout In Iran
The World Health Organization has warned about health risks from "black rain" reported in Iran after oil facility fires. Here's what black rain is, why it occurs, its health effects and precautions to stay safe.
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'All Sewage Treatment Plants Failed Test': AAP vs BJP Over Clean Yamuna Claim
A fresh political war erupted in Delhi on Friday after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleged that all 37 sewage treatment plants (STPs) in Delhi failed inspection tests, calling the BJP's recent claims of a "clean Yamuna" a publicity stunt.
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In "Poison In Yamuna" Row, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi's "Nadir Shah" Jab At Lt Governor
The 'water war' between the AAP and BJP and Congress - ramped up Wednesday after Chief Minister Atishi's letter to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, in which she warned him not to "go down in the history of Delhi as someone with blood on their hands".
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Efforts Taken On War Footing To Curb Mumbai's Pollution, Says Eknath Shinde
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is chairing a review meeting on prevailing pollution in Maharashtra amid rising concerns over the air quality in the state.
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Delhi Government Launches Green War Room to Monitor, Combat Air Pollution 24X7
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday launched an advanced Green War Room to monitor air pollution 24X7 in the national capital and ensure effective implementation of winter action plan to curb it. This war room will work from the seventh floor of the Delhi Secretariat where a 12-member team comprising environment scientists and other offi...
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Delhi Government Launches 'Green War Room' To Combat Air Pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday launched an advanced Green War Room to monitor air pollution 24X7 in the national capital and ensure effective implementation of winter action plan to curb it.
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Beijing Warns Of Heavy Air Pollution During Winter Olympics
Beijing warned Monday that heavy air pollution is likely during the Winter Olympics, but said emergency plans were in place to ensure the Games are not disrupted by smog.
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War Of Words Between Delhi, Goa Chief Ministers Over Air Pollution, Mollem Project
A war of words took place on social media between the Chief Ministers of Delhi and Goa over Wednesday and Thursday, with Arvind Kejriwal accusing his Goan counterpart of ignoring local voices under "the Centre's diktat", in return being accused by Pramod Sawant of doing "divisive politics".
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Delhi Gets "Green War Room" To Bring Down Pollution Levels This Winter
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday inaugurated a "green war room" at the Delhi Secretariat to monitor steps being taken to bring down pollution levels in the city this winter.
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Delhi's "War Against Air Pollution" Amid Covid: Plans For 13 Hotspots, App
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday launched a mega anti-air pollution campaign, saying polluted air can be life threatening in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Centre vs State In Credit War For Delhi's Air Quality; Farm Fires On Rise
Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Monday listed several measures taken by the centre to combat air pollution in Delhi, claiming that pollution in the national capital will be less this year, compared to previous years.
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China To Extend Winter Anti-Smog Measures For Another Year
China will extend winter anti-smog measures such as production cuts and traffic restrictions for a third successive winter, the environment ministry said in a pollution battle plan for 2019 published on Wednesday.The Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) also vowed to speed up the elimination of small coal-fired heating boilers in major regions...
-
How Many Trumps Does It Take To Not Change A Lightbulb?
Of all the counterproductive policy campaigns conservatives have waged in recent years, among the most irrational has been their war on the federal government's efforts to update the lightbulb. Swapping out all the old incandescent bulbs across the country would save an astonishing amount of energy, which would translate into big savings for consum...
