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Home / Environment / Pollution

Asia Pacific’s waste side story

Asia Pacific countries need to reduce, reuse and recycle rather than incinerate waste.

Air pollutants affect vegetation and crops

COVID-19 lockdowns let scientists gauge  impact of aerial pollutants on India’s crops and vegetation.

Delhi’s politicians wrangle over pollution

North India chokes on toxic emissions that politicians have failed to address.

Microplastics polluting Dhaka’s waters

Microplastics found in abundance in Dhaka’s lakes and rivers can move up the food chain from fish to humans.

Lung disease rates worst in Nepal

Nepal’s high chronic lung disease deaths are linked to indoor and outdoor pollution, smoking and poor medical care.

Scientists study pollution-monsoon link

Scientists want to understand how chemicals pulled into the atmosphere by the monsoon affect climate change.

Nepal can fight toxic metals with plants

Plants that absorb heavy metals can help Nepal reduce lead, mercury and arsenic in the soil and water, say researchers.

Cut NOx emissions, increase crop yields

Cutting NOx emissions from vehicles and industry can increase yields of rice, wheat and maize, say researchers.

Dirty air takes toll on South Asia

Life expectancy will drop sharply unless the region cleans up its act, say air pollution analysts.

Nepal choking on diesel fumes

Study moots phasing out Nepal’s ageing diesel fleet and tightening emission norms.

Delhi pollution 16 times over WHO limit

Indo-Gangetic plains see rising air pollution with Delhi affected by high levels of toxic chlorides.

India’s rivers loaded with toxic effluents

Poor monitoring blamed for massive contamination of India’s major rivers with toxic effluents.

Solution to child lead poisoning

Remediating lead-contaminated soil can save children from the toxic effects of the metal.

 

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