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National Green Tribunal. (Photo: PTI)

NGT to Haryana, Delhi: Address source of pollution

DJB had moved a plea in the tribunal plea alleging high ammonia in water being provided by the Haryana government to...

27 Feb 2018 1:25 AM IST

Kant listed out various measures and also added that after the recommendation, the challenge now lies with the administrative machinery both at the state and municipal level. (Photo: ANI)

Govt sanctions Rs 1200 cr to clear pollution in Delhi

Kant said that for the initiative to be a success, Delhi would require the support of its neighbouring states as well.

26 Feb 2018 3:41 PM IST

Taiwan to ban disposable plastic items by 2030. (Photo: Pixabay)

Taiwan to ban disposable plastic items by 2030

The island started recycling plastic and pushing to reduce single-use plastic items more than a decade ago.

23 Feb 2018 1:41 PM IST

The researchers will focus on 360 youngsterswith asthma to examine the level of exercise they can tolerate amid air pollution.

New air monitoring stationspart of draft action plan

Officials asserted that Mumbai roads need to be pothole-free to prevent accumulation of dust and also prevent traffic...

23 Feb 2018 7:51 AM IST

According to the study, inhaling cleaning products chemicals raises asthma risk up to 43 per cent in that time.

Cleaning house with chemicals is worse than smoking, experts warns

The study claims that cleaning homes is as bad for lungs as smoking 20 a day for 20 years.

17 Feb 2018 11:26 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal

CM calls for scientific study to fight pollution'

Odd-even not a permanent solution, says Arvind Kejriwal.

11 Feb 2018 3:06 AM IST

The Indian Railways has been treated as a political tool by successive governments.

Cold wave in Delhi impedes rail services, 18 trains cancelled

As cold wave still continues in Delhi, minimum temperature was recorded at 9 degree Celsius and maximum temperature at...

7 Feb 2018 2:13 PM IST

A picture a model sporting the glitter eye makeup trend.

Glitter's toxic, scientists want it banned

Experts believe glitter can be harmful for both skin and the environment.

2 Feb 2018 6:58 PM IST

Estimates suggest health savings from reduced air pollution may be between 1.4-2.5 times greater than cost of climate change mitigation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air pollution linked to fertility treatment failure, says study

Past research has linked high concentrations of air pollutants produced by fossil fuels or wood to heart disease, stroke...

27 April 2018 8:27 AM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Science Says: Amount of straws, plastic pollution is huge

437 million to 8.3 billion plastic straws are on the entire world's coastlines.

22 April 2018 11:15 AM IST

The production of this enzyme allowed a research team to produce something capable of digesting plastic most effectively. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists create plastic-eating enzyme

The production of this enzyme allowed a research team to produce something capable of digesting plastic more...

19 April 2018 4:08 PM IST

Estimates suggest health savings from reduced air pollution may be between 1.4-2.5 times greater than cost of climate change mitigation. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pollution may be putting at Alzheimer's, suicide risk

Study says Alzheimer's disease hallmarks start in childhood in polluted areas, and one must implement effective...

14 April 2018 10:32 AM IST