The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in National Capital Region (NCR) and Adjoining Areas has issued a directive emphasizing stricter measures to control paddy stubble burning during the 2024
The NDA government must have a proactive and positive environment agenda. It must strengthen environmental oversight and not weaken regulations. But it must go beyond clearance of projects to take urgent
Every nine of 10 Indians in eight cities felt that climate change was occurring, average temperatures had risen and rainfall levels had gone down over time, a study said. Moreover, around 86 per cent
Air pollution was 10 times acceptable levels during the peak of the Morwell coalmine fire in Victoria, but scientists were unable to measure it accurately at the time, an inquiry has heard. Staff from
This US EPA fact sheet presents an overview of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan to cut carbon pollution from power plants. The science shows that climate change is already posing risks to our health and our economy. This Clean Power Plan will maintain an affordable, reliable energy system, while cutting pollution and protecting our health and environment now and for future generations.
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that its proposed rule controlling carbon emissions from the nation's power plants will cost between $7.3 billion and $8.8 billion, according to two people
A body of literature has developed suggesting an elevated risk of lung cancer associated with particulate matter and traffic-related pollutants. The researchers examined the relation of lung cancer incidence
The concerns about depleting green cover and increasing air pollution in the national Capital have made the Delhi Forest Department launch a massive plantation drive soon. The drive will witness plantation
Residents living near a Victorian coalmine that burned for 45 days were made "sick to their stomachs" by the smoky air, an inquiry has heard. The investigation into the Hazelwood mine fire also heard
The programme was held at village Madhupara under Dhankhali union of the upazila Coastal people of Kalapara upazila of Patuakhali yesterday formed a human chain and held a rally protesting construction
Barack Obama's ambitious plan to circumvent Congress could transform US energy economy and global climate change talks The Obama administration will propose sweeping new environmental rules on Monday,
