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NGT forms committee to investigate cause of sea turning red in Puducherry. Panel to comprise CPCB, PPCC, Marine Biology Dept. of University of Puducherry and senior scientist. Report suggests algal bloom or industrial pollution as possible causes. Samples collected on 3 days. Report to be submitted to NGT's southern zone…

Ramona Gardens residents decided years ago that their health was not a luxury, and they are pushing for what they deserve.

NGT bans desilting, dredging activities in Rajasthan's Bisalpur dam without prior environmental clearance. Contract issued to private firm as "guaranteed annual return" for 20 years. NGT directs State Pollution Control Board to take action if tribunal's directions not followed. Desilting/dredging activities in guise of mineral extraction not allowed without environmental…

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), RK Puram recorded severe air quality with an AQI of 419 at 7:00 a.m. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Indian truck fleet is likely to reach a figure of 1.7 crore in 2050. Hence, there is a need to push top gear on the pace of transition to e-trucks.

Preventing drug resistance is key to successful bone marrow transplants and normal life. Naruvi Hospitals, Vellore, hosted a Wellness webinar to discuss advancements in the field. Datri Blood Stem Cell Donors registry helps match donors and recipients, but more donors are needed. Sanjay Bhattacharya, Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, stressed the…

Non-compliance of thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR with emission standards is contributing significantly to air pollution in the region. Read further on Dynamite News:

MORE than 50 rivers and groundwaters have  failed quality tests because they have been contaminated by toxic metals flowing from Scotland’s vast…

Growing calls for the world to come to grips with the many ways that global warming affects human health have prompted the first day dedicated to the issue at crunch UN climate talks starting next week.