pollution

IISc researchers unveil the mystery behind Bellandur lake’s foam

It has listed three key factors that contribute to foaming

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Dal Lake: a polluted wasteland that can no longer support native species

India can reduce pollution by 40% by not using fossil fuels: Gadkari

People form human chain along Yamuna to save river from heavy pollution

KSPCB recommends closing down of Patanjali Food Ltd. unit in Baikampady Industrial Area

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The ozone layer is not healing as quickly as expected, leading to higher levels of surface ultraviolet (UV) radiation in recent years.

Ozone layer recovery delayed, surface UV radiation rising: Study

Gudalur Municipality in Coimbatore proceeds with waste processing facility works near forest boundary despite Forest Dept’s objection

Question mark on water quality as contamination threat looms over Bengaluru

High levels of surfactant is found to have been the reason for frothing in River Noyyal in Coimbatore.

Surfactant from untreated domestic sewage main reason for frothing in River Noyyal

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A toy train in the heart of Darjeeling town. A recent study has shown that the Queen of Hills is on the way to join the list of polluted cities in West Bengal. The study has pointed out that the steam-driven Toy Train is also a secondary contributor to pollution.

Darjeeling to join the list of polluted cities of West Bengal, reveals study

Shiv Sahay Singh

People enjoy watching the dark clouds hovering over Visakhapatnam city on Monday, March 20, 2023, as the IMD has forecast of thunderstorms associated with light to moderate rains under the influence of pre-monsoon weather conditions.

Monsoons in India become unpredictable as pollution wreaks havoc

Construction debris and other waste seen near the Velachery railway station. File

NGT Chennai warns landowners of heavy penalty if garbage, debris dumped on unattended properties causes environmental hazard

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Karnataka Congress president D.K. Shivakumar leaves from the residence of the party’s President Mallikarjun Kharge after a meeting, in New Delhi, on May 16, 2023.

Morning Digest | Congress deliberation for next Karnataka CM remains inconclusive; do not create an “atmosphere of fear”, Supreme Court tells ED, and more

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The air quality in Delhi plummeted to ‘very poor’ category on Tuesday.

Air quality turns ‘very poor’ in Delhi as strong winds kick up dust

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Frothing due to pollution in River Noyyal in Coimbatore.

Samples collected from River Noyyal in Coimbatore under analysis to check pollution level

Vehicles ply on a road as the air quality deteriorates due to dust pollution, in New Delhi on Tuesday morning, May 16, 2023.

Air quality, visibility drop as winds raising dust sweep Delhi

Motorists passing through heavy dust in Delhi.

Patrolling units, anti-smog guns, sprinklers: Delhi CM unveils plan to curb air pollution

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The Capital also witnessed the fewest days with ‘poor to severe’ air quality during January-April 2023, against the corresponding period of the last seven years, except 2020. File

Delhi’s AQI in Jan. to April cleanest in last 7 years barring 2020

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Sixteen points, including dust pollution, solid waste management, and water and noise pollution, have been identified under the summer action plan.

Plan to curb summer pollution to be submitted to CM on April 24: Rai

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Synchronised lighting by fireflies recorded in the Manambolly forest range of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve using a long exposure shot.

Synchronous lighting by mega congregation of fireflies recorded in another forest range of Anamalai Tiger Reserve

An expert committee appointed by the Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in New Delhi has recommended a safety distance of 150 m between stone quarries and residential or inhabited areas.

NGT panel recommends 150-m safety distance between stone quarries, houses in Kerala

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Leachate treatment plant to be launched at Jawahar Nagar to address pollution of lakes

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Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the Delhi government will get in touch with neighbouring States to formulate a joint action plan to curb pollution.

Delhi govt. to announce action plan to reduce pollution

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Smokestacks spew fumes from chemical industries located along the banks of the Periyar River in Eloor, Kerala state, India, Friday, March 3, 2023. Residents have risen up against the factories contaminating the river in the area.

River in distress: Eloor’s residents try to save Periyar