Category: Pollution
Indian leopard
Centre’s report reveals that India has nearly 14,000 leopards with around 8% increase.
Arsenic and Fluoride Groundwater Contamination
Groundwater contamination due to arsenic, fluoride are not addressed effectively by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA)
Mercury pollution
Recently, scientists studied the levels of toxic mercury levels in Antarctic seals and whales.
Acid Rain
Acid rain has its origin in fossil fuels
Global Carbon Project (GCP) Report
Emissions from oil have risen most during last one year showing overall global carbon emission reached all time high.
Swachh Survekshan Awards
Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023 announced
Pesticides | Pesticide poisoning
In recent years, the state of Maharashtra, which frequently experiences droughts and crop failures, has seen a significant number of farmers and agricultural workers lose their lives due to pesticide poisoning.
Oil Spills
Oil spill occurred in Ennore region of Chennai after Cyclone Michaung-induced floods.
Rat Hole Mining
National Disaster Management Authority said Rat-hole miners were used in the rescue operation to save the 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel.
Composite Water Management Index (CWMI)
NITI Aayog is currently considering the possibility of discontinuing a pivotal water report (CWMI) that was initially launched five years ago.
Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invokes GRAP Stage 4 in Delhi NCR to combat Air pollution.
Loss and Damage Fund
Article in the Hindu – Importance of ‘loss and damage’ funds