Pollution caused by plastic
The report by the Public Accounts Committee on “Pollution caused by plastic” focuses on the UK’s efforts to combat plastic pollution. It highlights the current…
Environmental Pollution
Micro and Nanoplastics
Micro and nanoplastics, defined as tiny plastic particles less than 5mm and 1μm respectively, have become a significant concern for environmental and human health. Recent…
India’s New Emission Test Rules for Vehicles Under BS VI Norms
India’s new emission test rules under BS VI norms, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and set by the Central Pollution Control…
India’s Updated GMP for Drug Makers
India’s Updated Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Drug Makers, notified in 2024 by the Union Health Ministry, mark a significant revision of the existing standards…
Ammonia Gas: Properties, Applications, Health Effects
Summary Ammonia is a colorless gas, lighter than air, with a sharp odor, and it dissolves in water. It’s widely used in agriculture as a…
Plastic Rocks
Summary:- Plastic rocks, a novel and alarming form of pollution, have been found globally, across 11 countries and 5 continents, illustrating the severe extent of…
Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD)
Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) is a set of technologies used to remove sulfur dioxide (SO2) from exhaust flue gases of fossil-fuel power plants and other…
National Circular Economy Roadmap for reduction of Plastic waste in India
On December 6, 2023, a significant event took place in New Delhi, where Dr. Jitendra Singh, the Union Minister, launched the National Circular Economy Roadmap…
Cloud Seeding – Mechanism, Applications, Challenges in India
In an attempt to combat the severe air pollution in Delhi, Indian scientists are planning to use cloud seeding for the first time to induce heavy rain…
