Contamination, Pollution and Quality

Being the capital city, Delhi’s worsening air quality has not only concerned the residents but also attracted significant regional and global attention. Over the last several years, PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations in Delhi have remained well above the prescribed national standards.

Country’s water contaminated with lead, arsenic, fluoride: Centre

Rajya Sabha passes Dam Safety Bill after 34 years of drafting

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The 2400 MW Koradi and 1340 MW Khaparkheda thermal power plants, both just outside Nagpur city, in Maharashtra have been important for the Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) in meeting its goal of providing adequate power to the state.

The news of fish deaths in freshwater bodies such as rivers, lakes, ponds is not new to India.

As La Nina makes an appearance for the second time in a row and meteorologists expect an intense winter, North India can expect to see prolonged spells of pollution over the coming months.

Ensuring water security Vs conserving biodiversity: The challenge

Haryana comes third in providing tap water to rural households under Jal Jeevan Mission

Where is water on earth located?

Water on earth exists in two forms, freshwater and salt water. Less than 3 percent of the water found on earth is freshwater, and the remaining 97 percent is salt water found in the oceans.