Pollution Control
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Mumbai air pollution: Bombay HC bans bursting of firecrackers, except between 7 pm and 10 pm
The air quality in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region has worsened since October.
Scroll Staff
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Fly ash trade via India-Bangladesh water routes points to need for transboundary river safety rules
After collisions and sinkings, a fishers’ forum regulation of barges carrying fly toxic ash between both countries. But the recent NGT ruling has fallen short.
Avli Verma
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As negotiation on Global Plastics Treaty gets underway, India should reconsider contradictory stance
The Indian government has kept its eye on billions in revenue from the polluting petrochemical industry while making half-hearted measures to curb plastic use.
Swathi Seshadri
Trending
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May global fiction: Six hot-off-the-press books to take you on a world literary tour
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In heated Maharashtra poll battle, Uddhav Thackeray emerges as Opposition alliance’s strike weapon
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What a regal South Indian ornament in a famous Rossetti painting tells us about the British Raj
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Why there should be no place for a ‘Brahmin conference’ at Indian universities
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Listening to 41 Modi interviews: Few tough questions, no rebuttals, no fact checks
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Opinion: How to get India’s faltering plastic ban back on track
A successful implementation of the ban will require collective effort from consumers, small vendors and big corporations.
Priti Mahesh
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Why India has not been successful at eliminating plastic pollution
Implementation of the Extended Producer Responsibility norms has remained lax so far, with few companies and manufacturers registering.
Tanvi Deshpande, IndiaSpend.com
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Three months on, India’s ban on single-use plastic has flopped
Small manufacturers, who have been hit the hardest, complain that major polluters have not been held accountable.
Tanvi Deshpande, IndiaSpend.com
Video
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Eco India, Episode 260: Can technology's societal benefits extend to environmental sustainability?
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Video: How free and fair are Indian elections today?
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Indian pollution watchdog’s proposed guidelines for shutting old thermal plants fills a key gap
The Central Pollution Control Board has suggested a range of measures to deal with pollution issues and the disposal of hazardous waste.
Mayank Aggarwal
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Do face masks actually reduce your exposure to air pollution?
Simple paper dust masks are largely useless. You need something more effective.
Sverre Vedal, The Conversation
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A very cold winter for the poor: The unintended consequences of China’s war on pollution
The switch from coal to gas led to shortages and inadequate heating for many households last winter. Gas prices have also gone up.
Feng Hao
The Reel
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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Pollution knows no borders – so India, Pakistan would do well to fight it together
It is time for the smog crisis to be seen as a regional rather than a local challenge.
Kevin Shi
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Supreme Court restricts timings for cracker use this Diwali – but that may be difficult to implement
The court has also failed to take note of the diversity in Diwali celebrations across the country.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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Delhi: Green court asks panel to look into plea accusing industries of polluting Narela and Bawana
The National Green Tribunal asked the committee to submit a report within a month.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings to take the final playoffs spot
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag enter fourth final; Tanisha-Ashwini exit
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen, Minakshi secure gold medals for India
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Sift Kaur Samra, Niraj Kumar win 50m Rifle 3 Positions event
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IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians end forgetful season in last place after loss to Lucknow Super Giants