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Harmful nurdles on beaches need to be investigated

We put out an SOS online, and people began reporting these nurdles from Juhu and Versova beaches as well. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 27, 2023, 1:06 AM IST

Amsterdam to ban cruise ships in efforts to control tourism and combat pollution

Amsterdam has one of the largest cruise ports in Europe, hosting hundreds of mega ships and about 700,000 cruise passengers each year.

Published on Jul 22, 2023, 12:51 PM IST

Ensure STPs meet prescribed standards: Panchkula DC to officials

Panchkula DC asked the pollution control board and the MC to jointly visit Jhuriwala and Sector 23 dumping grounds to address the lifting and treatment of legacy waste. (HT File)

Updated on Jul 20, 2023, 3:59 AM IST

Rising Yamuna reaches walls of Taj Mahal for 1st time in 45 years

Waters of Yamuna can be seen submerging a garden located behind Taj Mahal.

Published on Jul 18, 2023, 3:13 PM IST

MPCB serves notice to PMC for releasing untreated water in Ramnadi

In the show cause notice, the MPCB asked the PMC to submit its response on why the competent authorities should not be directed to disconnect the water/power supply of the civic body. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jul 17, 2023, 12:40 AM IST

CSE report: State has highest number of stations that do not comply with PM 2.5

The latest report on the ‘Status of air quality monitoring in India’ published by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) last week revealed that only 13% of India’s census cities and towns have air quality monitoring stations. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

Updated on Jul 9, 2023, 11:57 PM IST

Mapping pollution in river Yamuna: Untreated effluent a challenge for authority

As the river flows through five districts of Haryana— Karnal, Panipat, Sonepat, Faridabad and Palwal (besides Yamunanagar) -- the biological oxygen demand levels increase in an alarming manner.

Updated on Jul 9, 2023, 10:30 PM IST

Amazing benefits of ginger for hair growth and tips to use it in your routine

From stimulating blood circulation to nourishing the scalp and preventing hair loss, ginger works wonders in promoting healthy and luscious locks.

Published on Jul 7, 2023, 4:16 PM IST

Delhi govt to spend ₹45 crore on cleaning Najafgarh drain

Bharadwaj said that the desilting and cleaning of the drain was being done on a large scale and the government will spend <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>11.2 crore on the project. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jul 5, 2023, 12:26 AM IST

Delhi sees second cleanest half year since 2016: CAQM

June in Delhi ended with a 24-hour average AQI of 70 (satisfactory) on Friday. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 30, 2023, 11:56 PM IST

Double whammy? Half of Americans advised to stay indoors. Truant? Heat and air

A man jogs during sunny weather at Cunningham Park in the Queens borough of New York City, US.

Updated on Jun 30, 2023, 10:18 PM IST

Ludhiana MC to start night patrolling along Buddha Nullah

Civic body officials said that to avoid any altercation with the residents, police personnel who assist the civic body will also be roped in. (Manish/HT )

Updated on Jun 15, 2023, 11:02 PM IST

Children who live close to busy roads are more likely to get atopic dermatitis

Children who live close to busy roads are more likely to get atopic dermatitis: Study

Published on Jun 12, 2023, 1:17 PM IST

Masks, purifiers & other tips for New Yorkers from Delhites to survive pollution

As New Yorkers (right) struggles with smog filled skyline, New Delhi (left) can offer some lessons to the the dwellers of Big Apple.

Published on Jun 9, 2023, 5:30 PM IST

Here's how New York can learn a lesson or two from New Delhi's pollution battle

New Delhi, a city notorious for its pollution levels can be an inspiration on how to combat smog and improve air quality in New York City.

Updated on Jun 9, 2023, 5:47 PM IST

Karnataka: sewage flow one of the reasons behind foam in Bellandur Lake

Researchers at IISc find reasons behind upsurge in foaming in the lake Bellandur lake in Bengaluru. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 8, 2023, 1:18 AM IST

New York will choke on Canada wildfire smoke for days, warns weather watch

The Statue of Liberty is covered in haze and smoke caused by wildfires in Canada, in New York, US, June 6.

Updated on Jun 8, 2023, 1:30 PM IST

Tackle stubble menace early

It is the government’s duty to ensure that Delhi doesn’t choke every year

Published on Jun 7, 2023, 9:22 PM IST

The Planet Earth in a Plastic Soup

Widespread use of plastics, unsustainable ways of disposal of plastic waste and their abilities to resist degradation in the natural environment have made plastic the most dreaded product on the Earth

Published on Jun 7, 2023, 5:56 PM IST

Kejriwal hopes to see no ‘severe’ air days in Delhi, calls for jan andolan

CM Arvind Kejriwal during the 'Paryavaran Sammelan’, at Thyagraj Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI)

Updated on Jun 6, 2023, 1:35 AM IST

World Environment Day: Yogi Adityanath stresses on people’s support to check pollution

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath waters sapling on the premises of Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur on Monday. (ANI PHOTO)

Updated on Jun 5, 2023, 11:53 PM IST

Fungi and plants clean up California's industrial pollution, study

A volunteer collects plant samples as part of the University of California Riverside Phyto Myco Remediation Study in a vacant lot in Los Angeles.

Published on May 31, 2023, 8:41 AM IST

Once the pride of Pune, lakes lose beauty to sewage water

Pashan Lake located in western part was originally built to provide drinking water to the viceroy’s bungalow which is now the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) campus. The Pashan Lake is now covered in hyacinth. (Kalpesh Nukte/HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 28, 2023, 10:04 PM IST

Working proactively to achieve Yamuna clean-up by 2025: Delhi govt

Both the Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena and the Delhi government are working on the Yamuna cleanup. (HT Photo)

Updated on May 27, 2023, 12:12 AM IST

Use data, technology to safeguard environment

Villagers of Barsu and Solgaon of Rajapur taluka in Ratnagiri district of Konkan region stage a protest against the upcoming oil refinery project, in Ratnagiri, India, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

Updated on May 26, 2023, 5:10 PM IST

Irrigation dept slaps ₹507 cr fine on PMC for polluting Mula-Mutha

Under the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) project, the PMC is committed to constructing 11 new sewage treatment plants (STPs) in different parts of the city. Currently, the city generates 744 million litres per day (MLD) of sewage and treats 550 MLD. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Updated on May 23, 2023, 12:43 AM IST

Five days on, fire at Noida plot under control, but still simmering

The fire at the vacant plot in Noida came under control after five days on Monday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on May 23, 2023, 12:05 AM IST

Gadkari objects to proposed thermal power plant near Nagpur on environmental issues

When contacted for a reaction over the issue, Vishwas Pathak, director, MSEB Holding Company said that ‘Mahagenco’ is just replacing two old plants with two new plants with advanced technology. He also added that the site is near to the coal mine allocated to Maharashtra in neighbouring Chhattisgarh and due to less expenditure on transport of coal, the state will get comparatively cheaper power. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 21, 2023, 12:36 AM IST

Delhi LG Saxena inspects drains in Gurugram

Gurugram, India-May 20, 2023: Vinai Kumar Saxena, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Nishant Kumar Yadav, Deputy Commissioner, and PC Meena, CEO, GMDA and inspected the inlet drain leg-1, two and three of Najafgarh drain in Gurugram district near Dhankot village, in Gurugram, India, on Saturday, 20 May 2023. (Photo/HT)(Pic to go with Leena Dhankar's story)

Updated on May 20, 2023, 10:00 PM IST

New index to help prioritise pollution action in Delhi soon

Experts said both long-term and short-term strategies are needed to tackle these sources. (HT Photo)

Updated on May 20, 2023, 2:30 AM IST

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