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Stating that keeping in view the current air quality in Delhi-NCR, there is a need to exercise control on various sectors that significantly contribute to air pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi NCR, and Adjoining ...
This study aims to determine the concentrations of the trace metals (TM) and water soluble inorganic ions (WSII) of the PM2.5 pollutant collected in the suburban industrial-residential airshed during the southwest (SW), inter-monsoon (IM) and northeast (NE) monsoons in Skudai, Johor Bahru. The PM2.5 samples were collected using the MiniVol™ portable air sampler equipped with filter paper. The TM and WSII of PM2.5 were determined by using the inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) and ion chromatography (IC), respectively. The sources of the PM2.5 composition were determined us...
Scientific Disposal of Bio-Medical Waste arising out of COVID-19 treatment The issue for consideration in this matter was the remedial action to address the gaps in compliance of the BMW Rules, 2016, as applicable to the disposal of bio-medical waste arising out of handling of COVID-19 disease, so as to ensure protection of environment and public health, in view of potential of such infectious waste adversely affecting public health, concerned workers and professionals etc. Disposal of COVID-19 waste in general bins so as to be part of municipal waste or unscientific handling sewage ...
In Myanmar, Campaigners Say No to Trash Burning Over Health Hazards In Myanmar, Campaigners Say No to Trash Burning Over Health Hazards Dry crop stubble is set alight on the outskirts of Yangon in early 2020. / Htet Wai / The Irrawaddy 5.5k By Zaw Zaw Htwe 23 December 2020 YANGON—Since the end of the rainy season, air pollution in Myanmar’s commercial capital, Yangon, has frequently reached the “red” danger level, which is hazardous to residents’ health. Contributing to the problem is the burning of trash and dead leaves in many areas in the early mornings and evenings. The cool s...