Pollution

Judicial commission on smog submits report in SC

Since 1967, global plastic production has increased from two million tonnes to 380 million tonnes

Sewage not been being diluted by sea, claims researcher

June 5th marked World Environment Day but rather than a celebratory occasion ugly statistics were reiterated

As authorities fail to arrest trends and dispose of trash, researchers look for enzymes to dissolve waste

Taimur Nagar is one of many slums in Delhi and countless other Indian cities struggling to cope with waste

Eight Chinese regions have promised to beef up anti-pollution curbs after Beijing-led probes uncover violations

SBCA told to release betterment charges to KMC

Seminar arranged by Climate Changes Laboratory in collaboration with students from University of Agriculture

Capital facing growing environmental problems

Justice (retd) Amir Hani Muslim seeks undertaking from defence secretary

Citizens say local administration not taking the issue seriously

These rivers are also in countries with a high rate of mismanaged plastic waste production

Plastic pollution is now recognised as a hazard to public health and the human body

Climate change minister hopes technology may counter smog issue

Urge court to direct deputy commissioner to force the mill to curb pollutants

CJP asks federal and provincial governments to reply within 15 days

Last year in November PHC took notice of the adverse impact to environment by the factory

Bicycling race held to create awareness about pollution

Justice (retd) Muslim says criminal proceedings may be initiated against factory owners who resist inspection orders

SHC hearing case regarding pollution of Keenjhar Lake

Lahore’s air pollution exceeds safety limits by nine times, reveals data set by Pakistan Air Quality Initiative

PHC expresses discontent at situation

Commission visits 10 sites, notes that waste still being dumped in canals

Officials are concerned bunker fuel would could contaminate water if the ship sinks

Companies will pay taxes for producing noise, air and water pollutants as well as solid waste

The Ganges is arguably one of the most revered rivers in the world - and one of the most polluted

Entire cities have been blamed for causing spikes in air pollution

Often dubbed a paradise on earth, the Indonesian holiday island has become an embarrassing poster child

Microplastics can return to human food via shellfish

Iran's Health Ministry has called on the elderly, children, and people with heart problems to stay at home

China has put in place a series of carrots and sticks to compel carmakers to produce more fuel-efficient cars

Smog has become especially alarming in the past two years, casting doubt on the future of sports events in South Asia

Plastic pollution endangering turtles around the world

Marine biologists say that much of the garbage sinks to the seabed, damaging underwater fauna

Study team stresses the link is merely 'observational'

The pollution did not even spare Delhi's elite diplomatic corps

After pollution level soars high, Costa Rican envoy left the country, others move their staff to nearby countries

Construction near heritage sites has hampered efforts to save Ahmedabad's treasures from ruin

WHO in 2016 reported that 10 of the world's top 20 polluted cities were in India

The Delhi state government declared a public health emergency last week

Dense and foggy condition disrupting air travel and transportation in the smog-hit province

21 killed and 585 injured in smog-related road accidents in Punjab this year

The teams imposed a fine of Rs62,000 on the vehicle owners

Over 200 people have been infected with different diseases

The farmers said industrial units are solely responsible for the nuisance

Experts say ongoing spell of smog will persist for one more day

There is likely be to be more plastic than fish in the oceans by 2050

Says negligence on the part of department has caused pollution in Punjab

311,189 people died in Pakistan in 2015 because of air and water pollution