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Ghazipur landfill fire: Delhi police files FIR

'It's been 15 hours since the fire broke out. This smoke is not any common smoke, it is very poisonous. We are unable to keep our eyes open due to irritation and are breathing with difficulty,' said Ram Kumar from Gharoli village, close to the landfill.

22 April 2024, 08:10 IST

Ghazipur landfill fire: Delhi police files FIR

Ghazipur landfill fire: Delhi police files FIR

Ghazipur landfill fire: Delhi police files FIR

22 April 2024, 08:10 IST

That landfill you’re ignoring? It oozes methane

While oil and gas production and agriculture are the biggest sources of methane pollution, landfills place a close third, said the Science study’s lead author, Dan Cusworth, a climate scientist at the University of Arizona and the project scientist for the nonprofit organization Carbon Mapper.

22 April 2024, 05:15 IST

That landfill you’re ignoring? It oozes methane

That landfill you’re ignoring? It oozes methane

That landfill you’re ignoring? It oozes methane

22 April 2024, 05:15 IST

India's solar waste could reach 600 kilotonnes by 2030; 67% will come from five states: Study

The study by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and independent think tank Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) said around 67 per cent of this waste will come from five states: Rajasthan, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.

20 March 2024, 09:17 IST

India's solar waste could reach 600 kilotonnes by 2030; 67% will come from five states: Study

India's solar waste could reach 600 kilotonnes by 2030; 67% will come from five states: Study

India's solar waste could reach 600 kilotonnes by 2030; 67% will come from five states: Study

20 March 2024, 09:17 IST

California approves rules for converting sewage waste to drinking water

Proven technologies capable of recycling wastewater for human consumption, a concept once derided by critics as "toilet to tap," have gained greater credence in recent years as water-conscious California faces worsening drought cycles from climate change.

20 December 2023, 03:43 IST

California approves rules for converting sewage waste to drinking water

California approves rules for converting sewage waste to drinking water

California approves rules for converting sewage waste to drinking water

20 December 2023, 03:43 IST

New collection system threatens waste pickers’ jobs

BBMP invited tenders to collect wet, dry, sanitary and other waste in a segregated manner from households and small commercial establishments in a new manner

07 October 2022, 02:40 IST

Revamped collection system threatens waste pickers’ jobs

Revamped collection system threatens waste pickers’ jobs

New collection system threatens waste pickers’ jobs

07 October 2022, 02:40 IST

Centre bans single-use plastic items from July 1

The notification for the ban was issued on August 12, 2021, giving the industry nearly 12 months to look for and switch to greener options

28 June 2022, 16:31 IST

Centre bans single-use plastic items from July 1

Centre bans single-use plastic items from July 1

Centre bans single-use plastic items from July 1

28 June 2022, 16:31 IST

15% jump in waste dumped into Delhi's landfills in 1 yr

Three waste-to-energy (WTE) plants, one each at Bhalswa, Okhla and Ghazipur, operational in the city can utilise up to 4,550 TPD of waste for electricity generation

08 June 2022, 12:25 IST

Over 15% jump in waste being dumped into Delhi's landfills in a year

Over 15% jump in waste being dumped into Delhi's landfills in a year

15% jump in waste dumped into Delhi's landfills in 1 yr

08 June 2022, 12:25 IST

In Bengaluru, single agency likely to collect all waste

Though the BBMP wanted to allow contractors to collect all the waste in a single vehicle, the committee felt that it could reduce segregation levels

24 May 2022, 22:23 IST

In Bengaluru, single agency likely to collect all waste at ward level

In Bengaluru, single agency likely to collect all waste at ward level

In Bengaluru, single agency likely to collect all waste

24 May 2022, 22:23 IST

Illegal disposal of animal waste major threat to B'luru

Officials estimate that about 15,000 to 40,000 sheep, buffalo and pigs are slaughtered everyday in Bengaluru Urban district

29 April 2022, 23:01 IST

Illegal disposal of animal waste major threat to Bengaluru environment

Illegal disposal of animal waste major threat to Bengaluru environment

Illegal disposal of animal waste major threat to B'luru

29 April 2022, 23:01 IST

Waste collection set for a reboot in Bengaluru

The proposed changes are expected to come up for a detailed discussion in the next board meeting of Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Ltd

22 March 2022, 23:41 IST

Waste collection set for a reboot in Bengaluru

Waste collection set for a reboot in Bengaluru

Waste collection set for a reboot in Bengaluru

22 March 2022, 23:41 IST