Microplastic in Marine Life: Finds Chennai’s Institute of Ocean Technology
At Chennai’s National Institute of Ocean Technology, a team of scientists have recorded blue and green microplastic particles as well as fibers in marine worms. Once they are in the bodies of marine creatures, they cause internal damage. Besides toxins, microplastics...
Indian safeguard Duty On Imported Solar Panels Will Raise Tariffs
The notification by the Finance Ministry to put on safeguard duty on imported solar panels will lead to increase in tariffs of future projects in India as well as affect competitiveness of the overall power sector, says a study by a research institute. The research...
Valentine Day: Lovers! Here is How You Can Go Green
Valentine Day is here and now. Lovers who want to create the perfect moment for special someones have been waiting for it. Here are a few green options to help your sweet heart as well as the planet be happy on this day. These are a few steps that can be followed in...
How to enjoy an environment-friendly green Valentine’s Day
Let’s go green this Valentine’s Day. Climate change threatens the environment and is a major challenge for humanity as gardens, heritage, coastlines, and landscapes continue getting lost to man’s greed. Let’s go for a sustainable and eco-friendly Valentine’s Day this...
Study on Types of Municipal Solid Waste in India by Voice of Environment
Municipal Solid Waste of India includes garbage (food waste), rubbish (paper, plastic, wood, metal, throw-away containers, glass etc.), demolition products (bricks, masonry and pipes), sewage treatment residues, dead animals, manure and other discarded materials. So,...
Exploring Mangalore in India: A Small Coastal Region Called Ullal
The Ullal Town Municipal Council, with a population of about 54,000 is Mangalore sub-district's most populous town municipal council located in Mangalore sub district of Dakshina Kannada district in the state Karnataka in India. The total geographical area of Ullal...
Microplastic Pollution in India Worst in Kerala, Mumbai, Chennai, Goa
At Chennai’s National Institute of Ocean Technology, scientists recorded fluorescent blue and green microplastic particles and fibers in species of marine worms. They get inside the bodies of marine animals. They can cause internal damage. Apart from accumulating...
Municipal Solid Waste Management Is a Big Issue in Assam
Municipal Solid Waste Management is now becoming a major issue for any administration. Especially in growing cities such as Silchar in Assam, India. Population explosion, rapid urbanisation, unscientific town planning and lack of public awareness is adding to the...
Pioneer Cement and Emirates RDF Tie-up for Fuel from Household Waste
In a bid to move towards sustainability, UAE based Pioneer Cement Industries has undertaken a green initiative. It has signed a historic agreement with Emirates RDF which would help it use fuel derived from household waste in its production plant. The company Pioneer...
Tree Man of India Vishweshwar Dutt Saklani Passes Away in Uttarakhand
‘Tree Man’ or ‘Vriksha Manav’ of Uttarakhand passed away at the ripe age of 96. As per his family’s estimates, Vishweshwar Dutt Saklani must have planted lakhs of trees during his lifetime. As many as 50 lakh of them in the Tehri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand....
Silchar in Assam Faces Major Municipal Solid Waste Management Issues
Municipal solid waste management (MSW) is a big problem for a majority of developing countries across world. Spontaneous commercial, residential and infrastructural development due to population explosion has caused negative impacts on the environment. Unplanned towns...
How Microplastics Kills Marine Life and Enters Human Food Chain
There is no doubt in this that plastic pollution is a growing worldwide problem right now, be it in water or land. Every now and then we can see images of marine animals and birds entangled in plastic waste. Years of senseless dumping of plastic waste has created a...