Pollution

As the personal care industry finds ways of eliminating microplastics to curb pollution, a new ecological article in Eco-Environment & Health with lead author Dr. Yuyi Yang reveals the potential of phytoremediation to “diminish” micro and nanoplastics. The method harnesses natural plant processes to absorb the pollutants. Intentionally added microplastics, including solid polymers, were banned in Europe last …

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The state government has significantly reduced the rate of penalty imposed on vehicles for violations of noise and air pollution norms. The first-time offence in this regard that attracted a penalty of Rs 10,000 has been slashed down to Rs 2000, catering to the demand of the transport operators. According to sources in the Transport …

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The minister informed the House that more than 200 corporate partners have collaborated in this initiative and completed approximately 574 million rides and deliveries up to April 2024 on electric vehicles. The ‘Shoonya’ campaign on zero pollution mobility launched in 2021 has helped in reduction of pollution and saved fuel worth Rs 597 crore, the …

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Water pollution damages not only the ecosystem but also human health. The men’s triathlon event at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024 was postponed over water pollution in the Seine River, which was the venue for the swimming event. Now, the event is tentatively scheduled for today, Wednesday, but solely depends on the water quality. Notably, it is …

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As the Paris Olympics kick off this Friday, a comprehensive study by Respire (“Breathe”) has raised significant concerns about air quality at sports grounds across the city. Conducted in collaboration with the French air monitoring service Airparif, the study reveals that nearly all sports centers in and around the capital are subjected to air pollution levels that far …

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