Diwali Firecrackers See Indian Air Pollution Soar
This year’s Diwali celebrations saw Delhi’s National Capital Region enveloped in harmful smog as the widespread use of firecrackers caused air quality to plunge to ‘hazardous’ levels. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), despite the Supreme Court limiting…
‘Single-use’ Named Word of the Year for 2018
The term ‘single-use’ has been named Word of the Year for 2018 by Collins Dictionary. It refers to products, often plastic, that are made to be used only once before disposal. According to Collins Dictionary, the word has seen a…
Fireworks ‘More Polluting Than Energy-From-Waste Plants’
Waste management firm Indaver says energy recovery facilities are actually strictly regulated. Firework displays are more environmentally damaging than energy-from-waste plants. That’s the suggestion from waste management firm Indaver, which claims despite public concerns regarding the pollution risks from rubbish-burning power…
EV Registrations Now Represent 8% of Canadian Car Sales
EV sales peaked at more than 13,000 units during the third quarter of 2018. Electric vehicle (EV) sales now represent more than 8% of new car sales in Canada. That’s according to a new report from clean tech firm Fleet Carma, which…
‘Huge Amount of London’s Transport Will Be Green by 2040’
That’s the prediction from Alex Gilbert, Senior Strategy Manager at Transport for London. A huge proportion of London’s transport will be green by 2040. That’s the prediction from Alex Gilbert, Senior Strategy Manager at Transport for London (TfL), who said decarbonising the city’s…
Taxing Red Meat Would Save Many Lives, Research Shows
The cost of bacon and sausages would double if the harm they cause to people’s health was taken into account. Taxing red meat would save many lives and raise billions to pay for healthcare, according to new research. It found…
Government and Recyclers Partnership Offers the Best Solutions
During the recycling process, waste is converted into raw materials that can be further used in the production process. The use of recycled materials saves natural resources and energy. Recycling pollutes the air, water, and soil less than primary raw…