Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board
Chennai- The recent report of Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) has revealed that the pollution levels across various areas of the city have increased significantly. Many areas of Chennai like Kathivakkam, Tiruvottiyur, Anna Nagar, Adyar, Kilpauk, T. Nagar, Vallalar Nagar, etc are witnessing high pollution levels. The report says that the respirable suspended particulate [...] Continue Reading »
The residents of Vellalore recently staged a protest from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. demanding the civic body should shift the dump yard out of the city. According to R. Selvaraj, president of the residents’ organisation, the civic body has not done anything and it did not send segregated waste as mandated by the Tamil Nadu [...] Continue Reading »
As power deficit is taking a toll on the economy of the state, the Tamil Nadu government is planning to make it mandatory for major industries, high-rise apartment complexes, major institutions and hotels to meet two per cent of their energy needs from solar sources. The decision has come after a consultation with Tamil Nadu [...] Continue Reading »
The pollution level in Chennai is increasing and alarming the city! The recent environment studies has shown drastic increase in suspended particulate matter (SPM) levels. The increase in SPM has exceeded the national standards set by the World Health Organization (WHO). The Urban Emissions experts say that Chennai city is having 60 microgram per cubic [...] Continue Reading »
