Beat plastic pollution: good news from India
This book covers a holistic overview of the Indian plastic industry, existing challenges, the role of citizen groups and, most importantly, the role of the informal sector. The Indian lifestyle is based
Pollution
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Gurgaon: Six years since it was built, lone CNG crematorium yet to see a funeral
In a city that sees rising pollution levels every year, officials estimate that CNG cremations cause significantly less pollution and are cheaper. Six years after it was constructed by the civic body
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Mombasa lead poisoning victim demand billions in compensation
Kavumbi Munga takes an oath ready to testify at the Mombasa High Court on Thursday 17th May 2018, in a case where Owino Uhuru residents want compensation over the chemical from Lead Company which they
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Environment concern not on Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation agenda
Bhayandar: Environmental concerns of the twin-city does not seem to be a priority on the agenda of the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC). The mandated compilation of the Environmental Status
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Dead dolphin on Gambian beach blamed on Chinese factory pollution
A dead dolphin found on the shores of Gambia’s Gungur beach has reignited talk of deadly pollution blamed on a Chinese fish processing company. Residents and activists have linked the incident to the
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Enforce rules to eliminate single-use carry bags: Centre to states
NEW DELHI: Being the global host of this year's World Environment Day (June 5) with 'Beat Plastic Pollution' as its theme, the Centre has written to all states and Union Territories (UTs) to undertake
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All non-edible ice to be in blue colour
How many times have you doubted the quality of the ice used in food and juices or say ice golas being sold in the open market? From June 1, however, you will be able to distinguish edible ice from non-edible
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पर्यावरण शिक्षा पर सुप्रीम कोर्ट की बात कब मानेंगी सरकारें
देश में बढ़ते प्रदूषण और बिगड़ते पर्यावरण संतुलन की डरावनी खबरों के बीच सुप्रीम कोर्ट का एक निर्देश बार-बार याद आता है. वह निर्देश 22 नवंबर, 1991 का है. एमसी मेहता की जनहित याचिका पर देश की सबसे बड़ी अदालत
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Kenyan fishermen win millions for loss of rights to new port
Activists hailed a Kenyan court for ordering that almost 5,000 fishermen at a 14th century World Heritage Site receive millions in compensation for the loss of traditional fishing rights due to the construction
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Uganda: Residents Ask Nema to Probe Recycling Plant Over Pollution
Mpigi — Residents of Mpigi Town Council are up in arms over a recycling plant in their residential area, claiming it emits dangerous smoke. The residents claim the black smoke emanating from the factory
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SC expresses concern that Taj Mahal turning brown/green
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern over the change of colour of the iconic Taj Mahal at Agra and said the monument had become yellowish earlier and was now turning brownish and greenish.