Plastic overshoot day report 2024
Plastic Overshoot Day marks the point when the amount of plastic waste generated exceeds the world’s capacity to manage it, resulting in environmental pollution. In 2024, the global Plastic Overshoot Day
Pollution
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Pollution and environmental stressors modulate the microbiome in estuarine mangroves: a metagenome analysis
<p>The microbial communities of mangroves which form important links in elemental cycling and bioremediation have not been elucidated in most parts of the world. <a href="http://www.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/files/file/estuarine_mangroves.pdf"
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Green themes abound in Durga Puja marquees
At a time when global warming and high pollution levels have emerged as major challenges for policy planners worldwide, a number of community Durga Puja organisers in and around Kolkata have come up with
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India's commitment to beat plastic pollution 'doable': UNEP chief
Calling India's commitment to beat plastic pollution "doable", UN environment chief Erik Solheim said Wednesday there is enormous energy from its states to fulfil its promise to eliminate single-use plastic
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Regional Auditor Generals meet in Kigali to discuss pollution
Representatives of African public audit authorities are set to convene in Kigali for the next two days to discuss how governments can better manage the challenge of pollution with waste management.
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South Africa: Damage to West Coast Beaches From Mining Can Be Kept to 'Acceptable' Levels, Say Consultants
Consultants employed by Australian company Mineral Sands Resources have acknowledged that the massive expansion of mining for mineral sands on ten West Coast beaches north of the Olifants River estuary
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Govt dithers as Abuja community residents suffer from quarry activities
Livingstone Akanni lives in Kubwa Extension II Residential Area, a suburb some kilometres from the Abuja city centre. The serenity cast by the shadow of an imposing rock was an attraction for many of the
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Mercury in Europe’s environment: a priority for European and global action
This EEA report aims to increase understanding and knowledge of global mercury pollution among both policymakers and the general public. The report provides background information and context, before setting
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An eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi for Amdavadis
It’s time to welcome Lord Ganesha to our homes, societies and clubs once again. While Amdavadis are excited about welcoming Ganesha, markets and shops are decking up as the festival also marks the beginning
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Frame law to ban plastic: HC to Bihar
PATNA: The Patna high court has directed the Bihar government to formulate a law to ban the use of plastic bags across the state. A division bench of Chief Justice M R Shah and Justice Ravi Ranjan on
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East Africa’s wetlands endangered, Rwandan researcher says
The East African wetlands are in great danger due to human activities including human settlement. According to research conducted by John Kalisa from the University of Rwanda, there are gaps that have