Biosurfactants
A low cost tech for reducing textile effluent pollution developed.
Environmental Pollution
Agri Plastics- Yet Another Source of Plastic Pollution
The FAO, in its report, has noted that the agrifood system has become increasingly dependent on plastics. This calls for a look at this newer source o…
Ground-level Ozone
According to CSE analysis, parts of Delhi NCR is experiencing ground-level ozone levels above the national standards on 87/ 92 days in summer (March-M…
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism- Purpose, Working & Criticisms
From October, EU is to commence its ambitious and controversial CBAM regime. While the intentions behind the move may be appreciable, several countrie…
Fukushima Wastewater Issue- Measures, Concerns & Alternatives
This year, over a million tonnes of wastewater from Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant is set to be released into the Pacific Ocean. However, the…
Amending the Water Act – Proposed Changes, Significance & Concerns
In July 2022, the Environment Ministry proposed changes to several key laws- the 1974 Water Act, 1981 Air Act, 1991 Public Liability Insurance Act and…
Pharmaceutical Pollution- Causes, Prevalence and Possible Solutions
A recent paper, published in the Lancet Planetary Health, highlighted pharmaceutical pollution as an urgent issue that is often overlooked. The paper…
Green Crackers- Answer to Festive-time Pollution?
How harmful are firecrackers? Firecrackers’ components, upon combustion release toxic compounds in the form of smoke. This smoke contains greenhouse gases like carbon monoxide and…
Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2022 – Objections raised and the way forward
The newly released Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2022, measured by Yale and Columbia universities, ranks India at the bottom position among 18…
