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Delhi AQI: Next two weeks crucial for city air quality, says Environment Mantri Gopal Rai

The Environment Minister said that eight more pollution hotspots other than the existing 13 have been identified. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 23, 2023

Delhi Govt identifies eight more pollution hotspots; will use dust suppressants: Gopal Rai

Delhi government adds 8 more pollution hotspots to existing 13; special teams to be deployed to check sources. Dust suppressant powder to be used to prevent dust pollution.

The Hindu · Oct 23, 2023

"Second phase of GRAP implemented in Delhi to reduce pollution," Environment Minister Gopal Rai

As Delhi's air quality continues to remain in the 'very poor' category, with an AQI of 306, Delhi, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said that the second phase of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been implemented in Delhi

Dynamite News · Oct 23, 2023

The climate impact of plastic pollution is negligible – the production of new plastics is the real problem

The dual pressures of climate change and plastic pollution are frequently conflated in the media, in peer-reviewed research and other environmental reporting.

The Conversation · Oct 19, 2023

KSPCB instructs district authorities to form task force

Ahead of Deepavali, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has issued a circular instructing district authorities to form task forces under the Deputy Commissioners

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Installing suction technology in roads 'could help clean up Britain's dirty air'

Discreet device found to significantly reduce human exposure to harmful air pollution

Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2023

Study along Tamil Nadu coast finds marine debris to be carrying invasive mussel species

.Marine debris, primarily plastic, is a vector for invasive species, per a study in Tamil Nadu. One species, Mytella strigata, was found in high density on fishing nets. Monitoring efforts are needed to understand the risk of invasions and education is vital to combat plastic pollution.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

European court says Italy violated rights of residents near Naples over garbage crisis

The European Court of Human Rights has found Italy violated the human rights of residents living in and around Naples by failing to manage a 15-year garbage and pollution crisis

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Kerala Pollution Control Board greenlights study by CSIR-NEERI to develop tech to prevent sewage pollution of waterbodies

CSIR-NEERI to study process package treatment for pollution in Pallikkalar, Edappally, Perandoor canals in Kochi in Kerala. Kerala PCB approved project after NGT directive. CSIR-NEERI to submit feasibility report in 15 months. Package treatment plant to remove physical, chemical and biological pollutants. Two-member team of scientists conducted site assessment in…

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

First-time Finding: Ants Found Wrapped In Plastic, Highlighting Human Pollution Impact

Shocking discovery of ants entangled in plastic on Spanish island raises concerns about human pollution impact.

Zenger · Oct 18, 2023