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Factory sealed for polluting Ganga - The Times of India
Aug 17 2010

The Pollution Control Board has sealed a factory at Tiwari Pur that discarded its polluted waste water into the Ganga.

Sea water off Mumbai coast may be polluted: Coast Guard - The Times of India
Aug 09 2010

The Coast Guard on Monday cautioned that sea water along the Mumbai coast may be polluted due to the oil spill following which the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and the Tata Power said they were closely monitoring quality of sea water used at their facilities.

Toxic fish could help Obama hit 2020 climate goal - The Times of India
Jul 26 2010

A proposed rule on mercury, a pollutant bad for fish and the people who eat too many of them, could help the Obama administration get near its short-term climate goal -- even if Congress fails this year or next to pass a bill tackling greenhouse gases directly.

Naval divers commence search for polluting pesticides - The Times of India
Aug 08 2010

A team of specialist Navy divers on Sunday commenced diving operations in Rayarom river near Alakkode in Kannur to remove bags of polluting pesticides and insecticides dumped there.

A green candle to cut pollution - The Times of India
Aug 27 2010

Now, a ‘green candle’ that does not pollute. A Punjab-based company, the country’s largest producer, processor and exporter of honey, will soon launch candles from bee wax, a byproduct for bee-keepers.

High concentration of toxic gas found in 'Chitra' bow - The Times of India
Aug 19 2010

A high concentration of phosphine gas has been found in the narrow part of the bow of 'MSC Chitra', the cargo vessel which was damaged in a collision off the coast here early this month, the Directorate General of Shipping said.

Panel proposes enhanced penalty for flouting environment rules - The Times of India
Aug 10 2010

Enhanced penalty and speedy trial to nail green offenders and monitoring of coastal rules violations through satellites are some of the steps the government is mulling to ensure better implementation of environmental regulations in the country.

Govt signs $64 million pact with World Bank on industrial pollution - The Times of India
Jul 22 2010

The government signed a $64.15 million loan and financing agreement with the World Bank for capacity building under a project on managing industrial pollution in the country.

Moscow deaths double amid smog to 700 people a day - The Times of India
Aug 09 2010

Deaths in Moscow have doubled to an average of 700 people a day as the Russian capital is engulfed by poisonous smog from wildfires and a sweltering heat wave, a top health official said Monday.

US hit by new oil spill: Officials - The Times of India
Jul 29 2010

A new oil spill is sullying US waters in the northern state of Michigan after a pipeline leak sent more than a million gallons of crude into a river tributary, officials said Wednesday.

Polluters will have to pay for oil spill: Ramesh - The Times of India
Aug 17 2010

Government made it clear that 'polluter must pay' for the environmental and maritime losses arising out of the collision of the two ships off Mumbai coast early this month.

Maharashtra wants Rs 3 cr from MSC Chitra for clean-up drive - The Times of India
Aug 24 2010

The Maharashtra government has sought Rs 3 crore from cargo vessel MSC Chitra for clean-up operation carried out off the city coast after it collided early this month with another merchant vessel causing an oil spill.

Imported e-waste seized by customs officials - The Times of India
Aug 20 2010

More than 120 tonnes of e-waste imported from various countries by different companies in violation of Customs Act and hazardous waste management rules have been seized at the port.

China beaches closed after oil spill - The Times of India
Jul 21 2010

Chinese authorities have closed several beaches and an island resort near the major port of Dalian as they try to clean up an oil spill that has affected crude shipments, state media said Wednesday.

Over 25% of China's surface water contaminated - The Times of India
Jul 28 2010

More than a quarter of China's surface water is contaminated, the country's Ministry of Environmental Protection has claimed.