Tag: Pollution

Recently, a new study has found that non-natural light had increased the brightness of Skyglow, by 9.2-10% every year between 2011 and 2022 with significant ecological, health and cultural implications.

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune came up with a custom-designed unique molecular sponge-like material — macro/microporous ionic organic framework — which can swiftly clean polluted water by soaking up contaminants.

According to a recent report from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the number of polluted stretches in India’s rivers has fallen from 351 in 2018 to 311 in 2022. However, the number of most polluted stretches is practically unchanged.

Recently, the World Bank released a report titled ‘Striving for Clean Air: Air Pollution and Public Health in South Asia’.

Recently, a lot of the pollution observed during Diwali can be attributed to the burning of firecrackers or fireworks.

A Central government report has found that India bears world’s highest health and economic burden due to lead poisoning.

On World Migratory Bird Day (08 October), Light pollution and its impact on migratory birds has been highlighted.

Indian Agricultural Research Institute says stubble burning in Punjab is at three-year low; Uttar Pradesh records rise.

A global analysis of air quality found that Indian cities, while recording particulate matter emissions (PM2.5) that are among the highest in the world.