The monsoons made a late start in most parts of the country this year. Predictions of lower-than-normal rainfall in some parts only inflamed public anxieties in the summer that witnessed 96 heat-related deaths reported from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.
Eco-fragile Dahanu caught between Adani-Dahanu Thermal Power Station, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation Tarapur and Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation Vapi stares in the face of a railway line expansion, freight corridor construction and a contentious port for which 5,000 acres of land will be reclaimed. A recent air sample survey has confirmed the worst fears of its chikoo growers, fishermen and adivasis
Study finds heavy metals in ambient air in city thehindu.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehindu.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Role of health sector crucial for climate action
16 Feb 2021 Image for illustrative purpose only. The health sector should play a crucial role in action and advocacy on climate change in India, as indicated by the largest ever survey on climate change conducted among over 3000 healthcare professionals in India.
Over 85% respondents believed that the healthcare sector has a responsibility to address climate change and reduce their own carbon footprint. 3062 healthcare professionals including doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, hospital administrators, Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers, non-governmental organisations health staff and healthcare students were surveyed in this study conducted between August and December 2020.The respondents belonged to six states in the country representing various zones: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Meghalaya, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.
Senior Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) officials told
The New Indian Express that this year the climatic conditions were favourable for faster dispersion of pollutants
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The city was engulfed in a blanket of smog as people burned waste and unused clothes celebrating Bhogi ahead of Pongal in Chennai on Wednesday morning (Express | Debadatta Mallick)
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CHENNAI: The pollution levels associated with the customary Bhogi bonfire celebrations remained in check on Wednesday, when compared to previous years, largely due to clear skies which helped in faster dispersion of air pollutants.
Chennai recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 121. As per the National Air Monitoring Programme, AQI between 101-200 is categorised as moderately polluted and may cause breathing discomfort to people with lung disease such as asthma, and discomfort to people with heart disease, children and older adults. Till 6 am, AQI was around 84 but a