Environment

Air pollution is contributing to cancers in India

Air pollution behind surging lung cancer in non-smokers in India: Experts

Lung cancer is significantly on the rise among non-smokers in India, and air pollution is a major contributing factor, said experts here on Thursday amid the continued poor air quality in the national capital.

Nov 21, 2024

Tamil Nadu issues Yellow alert for 16 districts, valid until Nov 15

Heavy rain likely in TN, orange alert issued for Nov 26

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) issued an orange alert for Tamil Nadu on November 26 as an upper-level cyclonic circulation is expected to form over the South Andaman Sea and its surrounding areas within the next 24 hours.

Nov 21, 2024

Delhi Govt to Implement Work-from-Home for 50% Staff Amid Severe Air Pollution

Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday shared plans to implement anti-pollution measures like work from home for government employees, and odd-even vehicle scheme, as Delhi-NCR recorded air pollution more than 17 times above the acceptable levels.

Nov 20, 2024

Is Delhi's actual AQI above 1600? Even at 450 it is equal to 20 cigarettes a day: Explained

As the Capital's AQI once again hits the national headlines and prime time debates, many questioned the accuracy of air quality measurement systems, while some resorted to finding humor in crisis as a coping mechanism.

Nov 20, 2024

BJP protests alarming pollution levels in Delhi, slams AAP govt

BJP protests alarming air pollution levels in Delhi, slams AAP govt

Delhi BJP leaders on Tuesday staged a protest near Anand Vihar bus station, targeting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government over its failure to address the alarming pollution levels in the city and also alleged corruption in the green cess, collected by city dispensation.

Nov 19, 2024

SC to hear today plea on 'severe plus' air pollution in Delhi

As the national Capital chokes under 'severe plus' air quality amid dense fog, the Supreme Court is set to hear on Monday a public interest litigation (PIL) relating to control of pollution.

Nov 18, 2024

Delhi air quality remains in 'severe' category; AQI hits 428

As smoggy conditions prevailed in Delhi-NCR, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in most parts continued in the 'severe' category on Sunday.

Nov 17, 2024

Smog engulfs national capital with 'severe' air quality; Working hours revised for govt offices

Denizens of New Delhi began another day with 'severe' levels of air pollution across the city on Saturday. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) has forecast 'very poor' air quality for the next six days.

Nov 16, 2024

Kerala: Yellow alert in 6 districts; rain, thunderstorm till October 11

Heavy rains in TN, yellow alert issued for these 18 districts this weekend

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for 18 districts in Tamil Nadu for Saturday (November 16) and Sunday (November 17).

Nov 16, 2024

Coral Reefs Cant Keep Up With The Rate Of Climate Change

World's largest coral discovered in Pacific Ocean; can be seen from space

Scientists have discovered the world's largest known coral in the Pacific Ocean.

Nov 15, 2024

Odisha villages recognised as 'tsunami-ready' by IOC-UNESCO

Odisha's 24 coastal villages recognised as 'tsunami-ready' by IOC-UNESCO [see list]

The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (IOC-UNESCO) has recognised Communities of 24 tsunami-prone coastal villages of Odisha under six coastal districts- Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri and Ganjam- of Odisha as Tsunami Ready.

Nov 15, 2024

Atishi to be new Delhi Chief Minister after Arvind Kejriwal quits

Delhi pollution: Primary schools to switch to online classes now

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi announced that primary schools in the national capital will switch to online classes amid worsening air quality in the city.

Nov 15, 2024

Ambulance service to help dolphins in distress; project to conserve Gangetic Dolphin gets nod

A project for the conservation of the Ganga River Dolphin and another for assessing the environmental flow of the Chambal, Son, Damodar and Tons rivers were approved at the 58th Executive Committee meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG)

Nov 14, 2024

CO2 emissions from buildings, construction hit new high

India's CO2 emissions account 8pc of global total, to rise by 4.6pc in 2024: Report

India accounts for per cent of the global total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, and it is expected to increase by 4.6 per cent in 2024, according to a new report released on Wednesday, ahead of the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Nov 13, 2024

South Korea to double marine protection zone, address climate change

South Korea's oceans ministry plans to nearly double the size of its marine protected area by 2027 as part of efforts to proactively address climate change.

Nov 13, 2024

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Environment

Air pollution behind surging lung cancer in non-smokers in India: Experts

Heavy rain likely in TN, orange alert issued for Nov 26

Delhi Govt to Implement Work-from-Home for 50% Staff Amid Severe Air Pollution

Is Delhi's actual AQI above 1600? Even at 450 it is equal to 20 cigarettes a day: Explained

BJP protests alarming air pollution levels in Delhi, slams AAP govt

SC to hear today plea on 'severe plus' air pollution in Delhi

Delhi air quality remains in 'severe' category; AQI hits 428

Smog engulfs national capital with 'severe' air quality; Working hours revised for govt offices

Heavy rains in TN, yellow alert issued for these 18 districts this weekend

World's largest coral discovered in Pacific Ocean; can be seen from space

Odisha's 24 coastal villages recognised as 'tsunami-ready' by IOC-UNESCO [see list]

Delhi pollution: Primary schools to switch to online classes now

Ambulance service to help dolphins in distress; project to conserve Gangetic Dolphin gets nod

India's CO2 emissions account 8pc of global total, to rise by 4.6pc in 2024: Report

South Korea to double marine protection zone, address climate change

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

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