The IMF’s April 2025 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa presents a clear warning: regional growth is slowing, debt pressures are mounting, and donor assistance is declining. Yet the report outlines critical opportunities particularly in domestic revenue mobilization, structural reform, and private sector activation that can shape a more resilient …
In a surprising turn of events, the Indian delegation agreed to the listing of chrysotile asbestos in the Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention which is the Prior Informed Consent (PIC) list.
EU ministers voted on Friday to exempt solar panels from a ban on toxic substances in electrical goods, enabling leading maker First Solar to keep selling its products in the industry's biggest market. The revised European Union law generally bans the use of six hazardous substances in electrical and electronic …
The EU Commission is considering a tax or a ban on plastic bags as it tries to cut down on their use and fight pollution. The Commission called for suggestions on Wednesday on how to deal with the billions of bags used in the European Union each year, but which …
In studies conducted at the University of Gothenburg, a third of the tested plastic products released toxic substances, including 5 out of 13 products intended for children. Many plastic products contain hazardous chemicals that can leach to the surroundings. The plastic polymers are not regarded as toxic, but there may …
The country is about to witness dramatic changes in food norms, impacting the industry significantly, if initiatives being taken by the Food Safety & Standards Authority (FSSAI) are a yardstick. Formulation of food recall procedures in case of unsafe or hazardous products , mandatory compliance with GAP (good agricultural practices) …
The use of the banned polythene shopping bags has increased in the Sylhet city, posing serious threats to the city environment, observe green activists. In all city shops and markets, shopkeepers frequently use these bags to pack their goods to give to the customers. Mainly the lack of drives by …
Environmental lobby ChemSec on Tuesday highlighted 22 hormone-disrupting chemicals routinely found in plastics, packaging and cosmetics that it wants regulated by the European Union. ChemSec has accused the EU of delaying action on such "endocrine-disrupting" chemicals such as phthalates. "The EU has the ambition to tackle the threat of endocrine-disrupting …
Herbal is actual ly chemical, baked is fake and organic is certainly not organic. On the eve of Holi, a sample survey conducted by the Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (IITR) has shown that most of the colours being sold as herbal colours actually contain harmful chemical sub stances including …
Operators who have failed to produce self-certificate will be penalised Concerned over recent scientific reports on the harmful effects of radiation from mobile towers, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has decided to take stern action against erring operators. The DoT is now planning a crackdown on over one lakh towers …
The government is considering a ban on red (extremely toxic) and yellow (highly toxic) categories of pesticides in phases against the background of mounting protests against pesticides in the State, especially in Kasaragod and Idukki districts. Initially, the ban will apply to sensitive and biodiversity-rich areas and areas where pesticide …
The green movement is gradually gaining ground in several municipalities in the district. The civic body decided to ban plastic a month ago and has succeeded in reducing plastic use by 20 per cent so far. The Tadipatri municipality had shown the way in implementing a total ban on plastic …
New Delhi: Nearly a quarter of telecom base transceiver stations (BTS) mounted on telecom towers are yet to get safety certification on possible health-related effects of electromagnetic emissions despite a government order. Of the 5.62 lakh BTS, 1.30 lakh, amounting to over 23% of the total number, are yet to …
Hazardous lead-based paints have a huge market in India with 30 million new houses on offer by the booming real estate sector. Talking to The Tribune a day after the Quality Council of India (QCI)-initiated study revealed shocking findings of lethal lead levels in majority of enamel paints available in …
PRIYANKA SINGH / New Delhi January 5, 2011, 0:38 IST Officially-backed survey finds unacceptable levels of lead in paint brands. A recent analysis of popular branded paints by Quality Council of India (QCI), the officially-santioned accreditation authority, in association with Consumer Association of India (CAI), reveals unacceptable amount of lead …
NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday announced an extension of the ban on milk and milk products from China for another year. According to a notification from the Directorate-General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the extension took effect on December 24 last. On June 24, the government had extended the ban for …
PRAMILA KRISHNAN CHENNA The danger of lead poisoning in toys is not a risk limited to products made in China. The National Referral Centre for Lead Poisoning Prevention in India has revealed that up to 80 per cent of the Indian toys contain paint with high levels of lead. The …
London: Toothpastes and soaps contain a chemical that can leave unborn babies brain damaged, according to scientists. They fear pregnant women who are exposed to high levels of the chemical, called triclosan, may be putting their babies at risk. Alarming new findings suggest triclosan, a powerful anti-bacterial that was developed …
They dangle from the arms of many New Yorkers, a nearly ubiquitous emblem of empathy with the environment: synthetic, reusable grocery bags, another must-have accessory for the socially conscious. But the bags, hot items at upscale markets, may be on the verge of a glacier-size public relations problem: similar bags …
China will cut the number of firms it allows to recycle lead-acid batteries for refined lead production, a top industry official said on Sunday. Industry sources estimate China will only allow around 20 battery recyclers to operate in the future, compared with the many hundreds of firms currently operating. "The …
