This Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) study assesses the impact of plastic waste disposal on soil and underground water quality near Municipal Solid Waste (MWS) dumpsites at Lucknow.

Plasma pyrolysis is one of the technologies which could be opted for disposal of plastic waste. In Plasma pyrolysis, high temperature is produced using plasma torch in oxygen starved environment to destroy plastic waste efficiently and in an ecofriendly manner.

This is a report on the in-depth ambient air quality and noise monitoring for the city of Delhi conducted by CPCB during celebration of Diwali festival for the year 2013.

This interim report prepared by the expert committee chaired by T K Dhar evaluates and suggest all aspects of handling and transportation of flyash like, in plant handling/storage, transportation to the user’s/disposal site, road and rail tankers, transfer by boats, barges for export, closed tankers etc,

This report by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) presents specifications and guidelines for the use of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems, including technique for calibration of CEMS along with QA-QC objectives for data quality.

The diversion of water of River Ganga through Upper and Lower Ganga canals, leaves virtually very little or no flow in the main river. In absence of adequate flow the unabated discharge of treated sewage, even with 100% treatment, and BOD level of 30 mg/l, cannot bring the river water quality to bathing level in lean season flow.

One of the major problems being faced by cities and towns relate to management of municipal solid waste (MSW). Waste quantities are increasing and municipal authorities are not able to upgrade or scale up the facilities required for proper management of such wastes. In many cities and towns, garbage is littered on roads and foot-paths.

This action plan with indicative guidelines for plastics waste management (PWM) prepared by Central Pollution Control Board. A time-bound action points as per the provisions of Rule 6 of Plastic Waste (Management & Handling) (Amendment) Rules. 2011 is mentioned in the guidelines.

This action plan with indicative guidelines for plastics waste management (PWM) prepared by Central Pollution Control Board. A time-bound action points as per the provisions of Rule 6 of Plastic Waste (Management & Handling) (Amendment) Rules. 2011 is mentioned in the guidelines.

Epidemiological studies have established a close relationship between exposure to ambient air pollution and morbidity and mortality from cardio-pulmonary diseases. Air pollution is a complex mixture of various gases, particulates, hydrocarbons, and transition metals.