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China builds world’s biggest air purifier
In an attempt to fight air pollution, China has constructed an experimental air purifying tower, touted to be the “world’s biggest air purifier” at a height of over...
Government to introduce BS-VI auto fuels in Delhi from 2018
The Petroleum Ministry in consultation with Public Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) has decided for preponement of BS-VI grade auto fuels in National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi from...
India to become world’s largest Sulphur Dioxide emitter: Study
As per study published by researchers at University of Maryland, US, India is overtaking China to become world’s largest emitter of anthropogenic Sulphur Dioxide (SO2). SO2 is an... India tops list of pollution-linked deaths: Study
According to new study published in medical journal The Lancet, India has topped list of countries with pollution-related deaths in 2015. In India, 2.51 million people died prematurely... Air pollution affects children’s memory: Study
According to study published in journal Environmental Pollution, exposure to air pollution can have damaging effects on children’s cognitive development and reduce their working memory. The study has...Harsh Vardham launched “Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali” campaign to celebrate pollution-free diwali
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, has launched the “Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali” campaign to celebrate pollution-free diwali. Diwali is an integral part...
Government launches Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali Campaign
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has launched the “Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali” campaign. The campaign was launched with an aim to reduce adverse...
Short Note: Legal and Policy Stance on Chemicals in Fireworks in India
What are different chemicals used in firecrackers? What are legal and policy stances on the chemicals in firecrackers in India? In an attempt to prevent air pollution from...IISc bengluru developes a highly sensitive nanometre-scale carbon monoxide sensor
The researchers at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru have developed a low-cost highly sensitive nanometre-scale carbon monoxide sensor by employing an innovative fabrication technique. It is known...
India ranks 87th on Energy Architecture Performance Index: WEF
India ranked 87th among the surveyed 127 countries on a Global Energy Architecture Performance Index (EAPI) released as part of report of Geneva- based World Economic Forum (WEF)....
Polluted environment kills 1.7 million children a year: WHO report
According to recently released World Health Organisation (WHO) report titled “Inheriting a sustainable world: Atlas on children’s health and the environment”, polluted environment kills around 1.7 million children...
