The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing serious threats to lives, ecosystems, and economies. In 2024, Asia experienced its warmest or second warmest year on …
CHENNAI: Chennai’s roads are the second deadliest in the country, says a report published by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a Delhi-based research organisation. According to the statistics of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Chennai had the highest number of traffic accident cases in the country. The city saw …
City ranks fourth in country in number of accidents, according to findings by Centre for Environment and Science. A report by the Centre for Environment and Science (CSE) made public on Monday has pointed out that Indian roads, including those in Bangalore, are not friendly for pedestrians and cyclists. It …
LG Panel Recommends It As Only Way Forward On Reducing Air Pollution Implementing bus rapid transit across the city has been one of the key recommendations of the lieutenant governor’s committee on air pollution. Allaying fears of congestion and traffic mess, a committee member has said that it will be …
"There is a link between rising pollution levels and hotter days," said Dr Gufran Beig, Program Director at System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). Temperature recorded at the Palam observatory on Sunday broke all records since the establishment of the centre in 1952. Mercury touched 47.8 degrees …
With the ‘Gujarat Model’ of development being one of the most talked about topic during the election campaign, the Delhi Government has sent three teams to Gujarat to study successful projects in various fields. Three specific teams, including one from the Delhi Police, have been sent on a two-day tour …
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stop mining activities in Odisha as sought by NGO Common Cause. A special forest bench headed by justice AK Patnaik posted the matter for further hearing on March 24 after industry bodies, including Assocham, objected to passing of any interim order in this …
The 'herbal' tag might not always mean 'harmless', say experts, thanks to undefined laws, a lack of regulation and the mostly passive Indian consumer. A recent survey of leading cosmetic brands by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), which found heavy metals and harmful chemicals present even in some …
6% reduction in duty makes the gas-guzzling vehicles cheaper Environmental gains made over the past year seem to have gone up in smoke with the announcement of a cut in excise duty on sports utility vehicles (SUVs), the Centre for Science and Environment said on Monday. According to the Interim …
Though Delhi faces the same challenge in cleaning up its air as Beijing, the Indian Capital lacks the aggressive approach needed to protect public health, according to a study by the Centre for Science and Environment. After comparing air quality data from the Beijing Environmental Protection Bureau, the Delhi Pollution …
Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has countered claims that PM 2.5 (fine, respirable particles) pollution in Delhi is higher than in Beijing. Data shared by DPCC for January 2012, 2013 and 2014, suggests the average PM 2.5 levels this year didn’t exceed 300 micrograms per cubic metre, unlike some media …
Activist body found high levels of mercury in products such as fairness creams and chromium and nickel in lipsticks Multinationals such as Hindustan Unilever (HUL) and L’Oreal and local companies such as Colorbar Cosmetics and Emami have contested the claims by activist group Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) on …
A new study by the NGO Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) on Wednesday said that several popular cosmetics are loaded with toxic heavy metals such as mercury and nickel. CSE’s Pollution Monitoring Lab (PML), which conducted the study, said it found mercury in 44 per cent of the fairness …
Popular cosmetic products, including fairness creams and lipsticks, contain mercury, chromium and nickel, according to a report released by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) here on Wednesday. The public research and advocacy organisation’s Pollution Monitoring Lab, which conducted the study, found mercury in 44 per cent of the …
CSE Study Finds Leading Brands Using Mercury, Chromium And Nickel New Delhi: Your make-up may be leaving you with a touch of toxic heavy metals, with potential health implications over long-term use. A study by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) claims to have found high levels of mercury in …
Cosmetics in India, some of which are endorsed by well known celebrities, have portions of mercury and chromium in them, reveals a recent study. The use of mercury and chromium in cosmetics is prohibited in India. Mercury, which is used in fairness creams is universally recognised as extremely toxic, while …
A study conducted by a leading green NGO has found high amount of heavy metals including mercury in fairness products of reputed companies being endorsed by big Bollywood names. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE's) Pollution Monitoring Lab (PML), which conducted the study, said despite the prohibition of use of …
A new study has found mercury in fairness creams and chromium and nickel in lipsticks. Centre for Science and Environment's director general Sunita Narain said that Mercury is not supposed to be present in cosmetic products and their presence in these products is completely illegal and unlawful. CSE's Pollution Monitoring …
New CSE study finds mercury in fairness creams and chromium and nickel in lipsticks. Mercury is not permitted to be used in cosmetics in India – their mere presence in these products is illegal. India has very weak regulations and almost no enforcement, which is why some companies are getting …
Use of cosmetic products is increasing rapidly in India and various chemicals including the heavy metals are used in the cosmetics which pose health risk to consumers. The present study was conducted to determine heavy metals - lead, cadmium, chromium and nickel in lipsticks, lip-balm and anti-ageing creams and mercury …
Acceptable daily intake (ADI) is commonly defined as the amount of a chemical to which a person can be exposed on a daily basis over an extended period of time (usually a lifetime) without suffering any deleterious effect. The ADI concept has often been used as a tool in reaching …
