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A network of dedicated scientists researching plastic pollution warns that progress in reducing this global threat has been painfully slow, leading to escalating damage to our natural environment and human health. Their findings, published in the journal ‘Nature Communications’, reveal a critical lack of integration among four key stakeholder communities: scientists, industry, society, and policymakers. […]
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The Electric Vehicles (EVs) Policy 2020 implemented by the Delhi government has been highly successful, with 86% of the set targets already achieved.  Over the past three years, there has been a significant increase in the sales of EVs. In 2020, the sales of EV two-wheelers stood at 1,165, which rose to 34,596 in 2022. […]
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A recent report by UN agencies reveals that although high-income countries contribute the most to climate change, the ones bearing the brunt of its impacts are those who have contributed the least. The report, titled ’Born Too Soon: Decade of Action on Preterm Birth’, released by World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, and Partnership for Maternal […]
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The Centre will soon come up with a scheme that will enable people to have easy access to livelihood applications of distributed renewable energy (DRE) technology such as those using solar and wind energy. “There is already a lot of work happening on the ground and our scheme could benefit lakhs of families across the […]
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World Biodiversity Day, also known as the International Day for Biological Diversity, is celebrated annually on May 22. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of biodiversity and its vital role in sustaining life on Earth. The day serves as a reminder of the need to protect and conserve biodiversity for present and future […]
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A comprehensive report released by the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has highlighted the staggering consequences of extreme weather events over the past 50 years. The study unveils a distressing reality, with 2 million lives lost and a staggering $4.3 trillion in economic damages caused by weather-related disasters. These figures underline the urgent need […]
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A new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) highlights how existing technologies and significant policy and market changes can help reduce plastic pollution by 80% by 2040. The report emphasises the importance of a circular economy and outlines specific strategies for governments and businesses to tackle the plastic pollution crisis. The report comes ahead […]
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A dust storm accompanied by strong winds hit Delhi, on Tuesday, causing reduced visibility and impacting air quality. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts that the dust storm will continue for the next two days. The sudden gusts of wind lifted localised dust particles, exacerbating air pollution in the capital city. The IMD’s daily update […]
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A team of researchers from Kyushu University and Asahi Kasei Corporation have developed a new technique to estimate the age of microplastics in the upper oceans. The method involves analysing plastic oxidation levels and environmental factors such as UV exposure and ambient temperature. The team applied their technique to microplastics found in nearshore and offshore […]
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The Delhi government has launched a campaign to tackle dust pollution, a major contributor to air pollution during the summer season, according to Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai. Controlling dust pollution is an important step towards reducing air pollution and improving public health. The government has taken several measures to combat the issue, including deploying […]
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The Indian government is considering a complete ban on diesel-powered four-wheelers to combat air pollution in the country. According to the Energy Transition Advisory Committee’s recent report, diesel-powered four-wheelers should be phased out by 2027 in all cities with a million-plus population. Last year, as many as 39 Indian cities featured on IQAir’s annual list […]
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India will spend an estimated 85.6 lakh crore rupees ($1.05 trillion) by 2030 to adapt its various industries to be compliant with climate change norms. These figures are part of ‘Report on Currency & Finance 2022-23’ by the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Department of Economic and Policy Research (DEPR). “India has embarked on a […]
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