Intersessional Expert Groups Lay Groundwork for INC5 Plastics Treaty Talks
As the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC5) approaches, the…
Pollution
All salt and sugar brands in India have microplastics: Study
Microplastics are present in all salt and sugar samples, in forms such as fibre, pellets,…
India’s untreated solid waste contributes to 10% of global waste entering world’s rivers: Study
India, with its massive landfills and poor waste segregation practices, may become one of the…
Air pollution levels lower than Indian norms causing deaths: Study
Air pollution levels much lower than Indian approved standards can cause deaths, according a new…
Air pollution second-biggest reason for deaths among young kids in South Asia: Study
Air pollution was linked to the death of more than 2,60,600 deaths of children under…
Air pollution leading risk factor for death in South Asia, killed 2.6 million in 2021: Report
In South Asia, air pollution has become the leading risk factor for death in terms…
Haryana government to launch ₹10,000-crore project to combat air pollution
Haryana announced a ₹10,000-crore project funded by the World Bank to tackle air pollution, starting…
50% of new cars sold in 2023 globally were polluting SUVs, data shows
Sales of polluting SUVs hit a new record in 2023 at 50% of all new…
Win for small island states as top maritime court calls GHG emissions a form of marine pollution
States have an obligation to reduce their emissions to protect our ocean and climate action…
SC to review its verdict that made pollution certificate mandatory for car insurance
India’s Supreme Court will revisit its 2017 order making the pollution under control certificate (PUC)…