Category: Pollution
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
Minamata Convention
Fifth meeting of Conference of Parties (COP 5) to Minamata Convention held in Geneva.
How volcanic eruptions impact ozone layer?
Recent eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano made an impact on the ozone layer.
Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) | UNCCD’s 1st data dashboard
UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) launched first data dashboard compiling national figures from 126 countries recently.
Air Quality Index (AQI)
The Air Quality Index of Mumbai is worse than Delhi.
Red Tides
National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) has started the investigation on the issue of sea turning red in Puducherry.
Stubble Burning & Bio-Decomposer
Delhi Government has initiated the spraying of a Bio-Decomposer to tackle Stubble Burning.