Insecticides (Prohibition) Order, 2023
The Government of India has introduced the Insecticides (Prohibition) Order, 2023. It was published on 3rd October, 2023 and has come into immediate effect. This Order aims at regulating and restricting
Pesticides And Toxins
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Chronic toxicity from Union Carbide
Milind Ghatwai A day before the Bhopal gas tragedy completes 25 years, the Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) claimed that chemicals dumped in the Union Carbide plant continue to contaminate land and groundwater.
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Toxic Platinum-II now a wreck, cant be returned: Guj
New Delhi: In another twist to the tale of the infamous toxic-laden Platinum II ship, the Gujarat government has claimed that the ship anchored near Alang for months now is a wreck and would need to be disposed of before monsoon sets in.
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Beware! the fish you eat could be a health risk
Mumbai: Here
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Something fishy: You could be eating poison
MUMBAI: The next time your order your favourite sea-food delicacy, think about what you won't see on your plate. According to a recent study by the PETA India, not only do fish contain deadly toxins, but also the manner in which fishing is carried out could make your stomach churn.
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Greening of China village
Trudy Rubin The goal is to end the farmers' addiction to chemical fertilisers China's leadership has recognised the problem and adopted new regulations on industrial and agricultural pollution. But that doesn't guarantee that all local officials -- let alone polluters -- will follow the rules
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Legal loopholes barrier to curbing maritime pollution
Under Environment Protection Act, Penalty Can Only Go Up To 1 Lakh New Delhi: The tar balls floating up to Goa beaches and blighting the picture-perfect tourism hotspot have again brought to the fore how weak the environment and liability laws are in India when it comes to checking maritime pollution. The recent collision of two cargo ships off the Mumbai coast, and the consequent oil sp
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Pesticide residues in food and drinking water: human exposure and risks
This book describes the issues surrounding pesticide residues in food and drinking water and, in particular, the issues associated with human exposure and consumer risk assessment.
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Toxic Chinese milk in India?
Surge In Import Of
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Mercury contamination in fish in West Bengal: summary of the findings
Mercury is one of the most dangerous environmental pollutants, both in its elemental form and in chemical combination. When mercury is released into the environment it gets transformed into methyl mercury through microbial action. The methylation of mercury is a key step in the entrance of mercury into food chains. This methyl mercury is mercury in its most pernicious form.
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Holi colours high in toxic chemicals
Beware of Holi colours