Dow Chemical, one of the largest chemical companies in the US, and Nature Conservancy, one of US’s oldest conservation groups have come together to implement a plan to replace expensive machines used for reducing pollution by groves of native trees that earlier lined the Gulf Coast in Texas. Many trees have the ability to naturally reduce pollution by capturing most … [Read more...] about Trees As Natural Scrubbers To Reduce Pollution
Air Pollution
Delhi Air and Water in a Dismal State
Delhi based environmental experts unhappy with the city’s track record on environmental protection measures Despite countless efforts and wastage of millions of dollar on cleaning up of river Yamuna, the river water quality has shown no signs of improvement Yamuna’s 22-km stretch accounts for 80 per cent pollution load of the river, as per a Centre of Science and … [Read more...] about Delhi Air and Water in a Dismal State
India’s View On Climate Change
As per a survey conducted by The Energy and Research Institute of India (TERI) a large number of respondents believe that: Environment should be prioritised over development (50%) Climate changes are a reality – temperatures have increased, rainfall has decreased (90%) Tree cover, surface water, birds’ habitat have changed drastically. The air quality of Delhi has … [Read more...] about India’s View On Climate Change
Only 12 % of City-Dwellers Breathe Safe Air, says WHO
World Health Organization’s(WHO’s) Urban Air Quality database reports around 12% of people in cities are berating safe air and more than half of urban population is exposed to 2.5 times higher than the recommended level by WHO Globally around 91 countries outdoor air quality is reflecting growing recognition of air pollution’s leading to health issues including cities like … [Read more...] about Only 12 % of City-Dwellers Breathe Safe Air, says WHO
WHO Says Air Pollution Led To 7 Million Deaths in 2012
7 million deaths caused by air pollution in 2012: WHO WHO Findings: 1 of every 8 deaths in 2012 occurred due to outdoor or indoor air pollution, from among the 7 million who died. This makes air pollution the single largest environmental health hazard. This huge number can be attributed to better monitoring mechanisms & better understanding of how air pollution … [Read more...] about WHO Says Air Pollution Led To 7 Million Deaths in 2012