Pollution Control

White foam rises in Kozhikode stream, fish found dead

July 17, 2024

White foam rises in Kozhikode stream, fish found dead

Residents of Kadiyodu of Mundupara near Mukkom have alleged water contamination from a local factory.

July 10, 2024
Cholera in Kerala: Signs and symptoms, prevention and treatment

The state health department is taking preventive measures and has also asked people to stay vigilant about the disease.
July 07, 2024
Has pollution made River Seine unsuitable for swimming events at Paris Olympics?

As a measure to improve the quality of water the city of Paris has built a storage basin capable of holding 46,000 cubic metres of wastewater to significantly reduce the risks of pollution of the Seine.
June 19, 2024
Periyar fish kill: KUFOS report hints at role of industrial units, leaves questions for PCB

The KUFOS report corroborates the PCB’s finding that low amount of dissolved oxygen caused the catastrophe.
June 12, 2024
HC forms expert panel to curb pollution in Periyar River

In petitions filed by environmental activists and panels, it was alleged that the river is polluted due to the discharge of toxic effluents from industries and the Aluva market.
May 25, 2024
Periyar fish kill: Fisheries varsity finds highly toxic substance in water

The Pollution Control Board had claimed low oxygen caused the destruction.
May 23, 2024
Periyar fish kill puts livelihood of many at risk, poses environmental threat

On Tuesday, tonnes of fish were found floating in the Periyar as well as caged farms in various places in Ernakulam, including Eloor and Varappuzha.

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