Air Pollution

Now, pollution engulfs citys residential areas; SPM level alarming

With the suspended particulate matter (SPM) touching alarming levels even in residential areas, air pollution has once again become a cause of concern for the city.

A survey conducted by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) revealed that this year's SPM levels were far higher than what they were in the past three years.

Publication Date: 
18/11/2008
Indian Express (Chandigarh)
Tags:
Air Pollution, Vehicular Pollution, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), SPM, Chandigarh, Amritsar (D)
Air Pollution

Heavy construction ahead of 2010 Games making Delhi dimmer: study

Frenzied constructions ahead of the Commonwealth Games may be responsible for the Capital getting dimmer, smoggier, and unhealthier.

Publication Date: 
15/11/2008
Indian Express (New Delhi)
Tags:
Air Pollution, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), SPM, CNG, Atmospheric Brown Clouds, UNEP, Asia, Delhi
Air Pollution

More vehicles, more smoke, more pollution

Deepa H Ramakrishnan
NOT MANY TAKERS: A computerised vehicle emission checking centre in the city.

Publication Date: 
13/11/2008
Hindu (Chennai)
Tags:
Air Pollution, Vehicular Pollution, SPM, Air Quality Monitoring, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Tamil Nadu, Chennai (T)
Mining

Report on environmental issues of chromite mining in Sukinda valley

Orissa accounts for about 98% of the total proved chromite (chromium ore)reserves of the country, of which about 97% occur in the Sukinda Valley, over an area covering approximately 200 sq. km., in the Jajpur district. Presently there are 14 chromite mines operating in Sukinda. Out of these, one mine, Mahagiri Chromite Mines (IMFA) has started its operation of mining lumpy

Publication Date: 
01/11/2008
Orissa State Pollution Control Board
Tags:
Air Pollution, Environment Impact Assessment (EIA), Mining, Minerals, Water Resources, Health Effects,