Exposure to fine particulate pollution (PM2.5) increases mortality and morbidity and reduces human capital formation and worker productivity. As a consequence, high levels of particulate pollution may
The National Green Tribunal on Monday asked the UP Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to produce an exhaustive list of polluting industries in Noida so that liabilities can be fixed on them for damaging the
The greatest challenge faced by scientists in agriculture and allied branches is to reverse the adverse effect of modern agricultural practices on environment, speakers at a farm training programme observed.
Environmental determinants of appendicitis are poorly understood. Past work suggests that air pollution may increase the risk of appendicitis. The researchers investigated whether ambient ground-level
Committee asks company to submit compliance report The experts appraisal committee (EAC) of the ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) has deferred Tata Power's application for green note for converting a 500 -Mw oil-fired unit at its Trombay plant here to a coal-fired one.
<p><span id="itro1">The annual cost of environmental degradation in India amounts to about Rs. 3.75 trillion equivalent to 5.7% of GDP says this new World Bank report. But there are low-cost options to
<p>Environmental health research employs a variety of metrics to measure heat exposure, both to directly study the health effects of outdoor temperature and to control for temperature in studies of other
From plastics to flame retardants, the ubiquitous chemicals of our daily lives have raised public health concerns like never before. Inside the Beltway, however, data-crunching scientists are often no
PANJIM: PWD Minister Sudin Dhawlikar launched a campaign against use of plastic at a function organised by Kundai Panchayat in Ponda taluka recently. On the occasion, Dhawlikar lauded the initiative of Kundai panchayat for launching awareness drive which he said would go a long way in creating mass awareness among the people about plastic and its bad effects on health and environment. Dhawalikar expressed satisfaction over the theme chosen by the Kundai panchayat “Avoid Plastic and Save Village”.
Taking a giant leap forward towards protecting the environment, the Delhi Government has imposed a blanket ban on manufacture, sale, storage and use of plastic bags in the city. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Delhi Cabinet on Tuesday. Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said: “After considering the adverse effects of plastic carry bags on the environment, we decided to ban them. It has also been observed that plastic bags cause blockage of gutters, drains and sewerage system, thereby resulting in serious environmental and public health-related problems”.
As the world urbanizes, global health challenges are increasingly concentrated in cities. Currently, over 80% of the population in Latin America already lives in cities. The African urban population is
