New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) In a recent research report by Environment Management and Policy Research Institute (EMPRI), it was revealed that the use of wastewater for cultivating vegetables has led to a heightened concentration of heavy metals in the produce.
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Sunday appealed to the people to stay vigilant and continue to follow the rules as stages 1, 2, and 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) were still in place to combat air pollution in the national capital.
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) As the global community grapples with the far-reaching consequences of climate change, the Indian capital, Delhi, finds itself at the forefront of an escalating environmental crisis. The city, known for its vibrant culture and historical significance, is now grappling with a myriad of climate-related challenges that demand immediate attention.
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Air quality management progress has been disappointingly sluggish, with persistently high levels of pollution posing a severe threat to public health.
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP28 hosted by the United Arab Emirates in Dubai will take place between November 30 and December 12 in the backdrop of recent unprecedented heatwaves, droughts, floods and wildfires that have wreaked havoc, especially in climate-vulnerable countries.
Mumbai, Nov 19 (IANS) The island city of Mumbai, along with western India, increasingly faces threats from climate change including rising sea levels and a significant increase in mean temperatures predicted over the next 75 years, or by the end of the century.
Kolkata, Nov 19 (IANS) West Bengal might be adversely impacted in a number of ways in the coming days because of climate change. However, of all the effects of climate change on the state, the two most serious will be the impact on the coastlines and the loss of species.
Ahmedabad, Nov 19 (IANS) As the world turns its attention to COP28 that is set to begin in Dubai, UAE on November 30, the stark reality of climate change's impact on Gujarat becomes increasingly evident. The state, known for its vibrant culture and thriving industries, is now facing an environmental conundrum that threatens both its economy and ecosystem.
Bhubaneswar, Nov 19 (IANS) Owing to its proximity to the Bay of Bengal, Odisha has been bearing the brunt of climate change with the regular occurrence of devastating tropical cyclones, increasing volume of lightning, irregular rainfall and coastal erosion.
Jaipur, Nov 19 (IANS) As the world eagerly awaits the COP28 climate negotiations, the small but significant initiatives taken by the ‘Treeman’ and the ‘Waterman’ of Rajasthan are worth discussing here as they have brought phenomenal changes in a desert state at a time when climate change and its effect are clearly evident.
