Pollution: An incurable disease for the planet
Naorem Munal Meitei2 Dec 2023
National Pollution Control Day 2023: India needs a network of air quality checking stations in every part, including the rural areas.
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National Pollution Control Day 2023: India needs a network of air quality checking stations in every part, including the rural areas.
Straw burning is illegal and it affects soil fertility, moisture, organic matter, microbial population and polluted air, leading to environmental degradation.
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State nodal officer (NPCCHH) Dr Y Nevada said that sleeplessness, asthma, etc. are the short term effects while premature birth, respiratory problems can also be caused by air pollution.
Delhi witnessed a remarkable reduction in the number of days with “Severe” air quality in 2022 as compared to all previous years, official sources said.
The MPCB plans to propose new water pollution monitoring stations of Leimakhong river, Tupul river, Kongba river.
State of India’s Environment 2022: In Figures was released in New Delhi on Thursday.
Six representatives of Moidangpok village in Imphal West filed a PIL before the Manipur High Court seeking appropriate direction for closure of the stone crushing units running without obtaining necessary factory license.
IFP Editorial: With the growing number of stone crushing units in Manipur, farmers in the affected areas could not carry out their agricultural activities like before.
District magistrate Ranjan Yumnam issued an order on Sunday stating that there is apprehension of breach of peace and public tranquility if the sale and use of crackers during the ensuing Diwali is not checked.
Kejriwal appealed to all traders not to stock up firecrackers in view of the ban.
Preparations are being made to install 12 stations by the Central Pollution Control Board and the Manipur Pollution Control Board as a part of the National Air Monitoring Programme, L Radhakishore said.
The AQMS is the second station among 12 to be set up in the state to monitor air pollution levels.
Lockdowns, quarantines and border closures in the wake of the pandemic have led to reductions in air pollution through decreased travel and production.
Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar inaugurated an urban forest at the office of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) at Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg in New Delhi on Thursday.