Air pollution hampers bees' ability to forage
Air pollutants interact with and break down plant-emitted scent molecules, which insect pollinators such as bees use to locate needed food, says a new study. The pollution-modified plant odours can
Secondary Pollutants
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Pollution affects kids’ memory, IQ
It interacts with a specific gene that can lower IQ by as much as 10 points, says a study Children living in cities with significant air pollution are at an increased risk of detrimental impacts to
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Organisers, artisans for eco-friendly Ganesh idol this time
Every year over 500 idols of Lord Ganesh in and around Jajpur district are immersed in the rivers and streams after the Puja is over. And that raises the environmental concerns after all the fun and frolics
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HC: Chalk out policy to check pollution in rivers
Calling for an immediate halt on illegal construction on the banks of Narmada river, Madhya Pradesh high court (MPHC) has issued directions to the government to formulate a cohesive policy to check pollutions
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Haze, clouds keep heat at bay for another day
Temperature To Rise After Sky Clears Today Despite a rise in temperature, Delhiites did not feel the heat on Thursday, first due to a haze in the morning and later a cloudy sky. The cloud cover this time is not a result of a western disturbance but has been caused by a convergence of winds coming from the west and east and is expected to dissipate by Friday.
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High levels of CO2 found in Pallikaranai
Levels of Carbon dioxide (CO2) recorded recently, caused by the burning of garbage at the Pallikaranai dump yard ranged between 515- 399 ppm (parts per million). CO2 is a major greenhouse gas. Last Saturday, a major fire broke out at the dumping yard. Smoke from it posed both a health hazard to residents nearby and also hampered the vision of motorists in the vicinity, besides polluting the environment. Following this, the Chennai Corporation decided to suspend the dumping of garbage here.
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New pollutants: Sun control films, confiscated vehicles
After the Supreme Court directive to remove sun control films from car windows, the city is threatened with a new pollutant. Hundreds of these tinted films being removed on a day-to-day basis, have found a place in the streets after the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) intensified the drive against sun control films. It is estimated that films from around 500 vehicles are removed on a daily basis in the city.
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U.S. launches new coalition to fight climate change
The U.S. has roped in Bangladesh and four other nations under a new six-country global initiative to combat climate change, protect health, improve agricultural productivity and strengthen energy security.
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More studies needed to know impact of signal towers: Panel
AHMEDABAD: The 10-member expert committee constituted by the Ministry of Environment and Forest ( MoEF) has suggested the electromagnetic radiation (EMR) should be recognized as pollutants and there should
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Cell towers killing sparrows, bees, says MoEF study
AHMEDABAD: An environment and forests' ministry study has blamed electromagnetic radiation (EMR) from communication towers for the declining numbers of sparrows and bees. The study titled 'A possible impact