What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a report titled “Children and Digital Dumpsites”. Contents1 About Children and Digital Dumpsites Report:2 Impact of E-Waste:3 Recommendations:4 E-Waste Generation: About Children and Digital Dumpsites Report: The report summarizes the latest scientific knowledge on the links between informal e-waste recycling activities and the health impact… Continue reading Children and Digital Dumpsites Report Highlights impacts of E-waste
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“Oil Spill” at Sri Lanka’s Coast
What is the News? Sri Lanka is preparing for a major oil spill. A burnt-out container ship is sinking outside Colombo’s harbor with nearly 350 tonnes of oil in its fuel tanks. This ship was burning for the last 13 days, causing Sri Lanka’s worst maritime environmental disaster. What is an Oil Spill? Oil Spill… Continue reading “Oil Spill” at Sri Lanka’s Coast
Biomedical Waste Management during pandemic – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 Biomedical waste generation during the pandemic3 What is biomedical waste?4 Biomedical waste management rules in India5 Biomedical waste management practice in India6 Effects of biomedical waste in India6.1 Pollution due to biomedical waste6.2 Health hazards due to biomedical waste7 Suggestions to improve biomedical waste management8 Conclusion Introduction Prior to the pandemic, India’s biomedical… Continue reading Biomedical Waste Management during pandemic – Explained, Pointwise
Long-term “nitrogen dioxide”(NO2) exposure affects lungs: Study
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the Study:4 About Nitrogen Dioxide(NO2):5 Environmental effects: What is the News? According to a study, Long-term exposure to nitrogen dioxide(NO2) pollution can affect lung function. Also, NO2 can increase the risk of pulmonary disease. Key Findings: The annual maximum NO2 exposure recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO)… Continue reading Long-term “nitrogen dioxide”(NO2) exposure affects lungs: Study
Issue of Nuclear Waste pollution – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 What is Nuclear Waste?3 Current Scenario4 Arguments supporting the release:5 Impact of releasing radioactive wastewater into the Pacific Ocean6 Nuclear Waste Disposal in India:7 Concerns associated with Nuclear Waste8 Suggestions9 Conclusion Introduction The establishment of nuclear plants happened as an alternative to thermal power stations due to their low carbon footprint. However, a… Continue reading Issue of Nuclear Waste pollution – Explained, Pointwise
Japan to release “Fukushima Radioactive Water” into sea
Contents1 What is the News?2 About Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant:3 How is Japan treating the Fukushima Radioactive Water?4 Release of Fukushima Radioactive Water: What is the News? Japan is planning to release more than 1 million metric tons of Fukushima radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant. The Japanese government planned to release… Continue reading Japan to release “Fukushima Radioactive Water” into sea
Why India should adopt Net-Zero Emission Target?
Synopsis: India should adopt the net-zero emission target like others. It will lead to simultaneous attainment of net-zero emission and economic growth. Some temporary challenges may arise, but they can be tackled with robust policy measures. Contents1 Background:2 What are Net-zero emissions?3 Why India Need to adopt net-zero emissions?4 How Net-zero emissions can fuel economic… Continue reading Why India should adopt Net-Zero Emission Target?
Initiatives under ‘Namami Gange Programme’
What is the News? The Government of India is currently implementing several initiatives under the Namami Gange Programme to clean the polluted rivers of Ganga. Namami Gange Programme: Launched in: The Programme was launched in 2014. It is an Integrated Conservation Mission under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Aim: To achieve effective abatement of pollution,… Continue reading Initiatives under ‘Namami Gange Programme’
Vehicle Scrappage Policy: Challenges and Suggestions
Synopsis: Vehicle Scrappage policy will work if incentives are aimed at increasing fuel-efficiency. Introduction The Transport Ministry announced the Vehicle Scrappage policy, after the move for a green tax on ageing and polluting automobiles. This step promises economic benefits, a cleaner environment, and thousands of jobs. Vehicles belonging to the government and the public sector… Continue reading Vehicle Scrappage Policy: Challenges and Suggestions
Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Programme
What is the news? The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister announces the Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Programme. It is also known as the Vehicle scrapping policy. Aim of the Policy: The policy aims to create an ecosystem to phase out unfit and polluting vehicles. It will reduce pollution, improve fuel efficiency, and increase the government’s… Continue reading Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernisation Programme
