The Alang-Sosiya shipbreaking yards in India highlight the inequalities and opportunities of global waste management. The yards, which recycle retired ships from more economically developed countries, have dramatically altered the ecosystems and social structures of the local area. A study looking at stakeholder perceptions analyses different positions on the social and environmental impacts of the yards.

As part of the partnership with the Guiyang Municipal government, agreements worth 25 million Yen between Chinese customers and Indian service providers are also going to be announced.

Various industry associations flagged concerns related to salaries, labour and liquidity, and sought structural reforms to be instituted at the earliest

Privacy activists said a diverse group of organisations and individuals had endorsed a representation to the Prime Minister's Office and various central government ministries opposing the mandatory use of Aarogya Setu.

Sharing more details of the same, an official Spokesman said that as per the latest MHA Guidelines, activities in a region shall be allowed based on the risk profiling of the region/districts into Red (Hotspots), Orange, and Green zones. ​​In the Orange zone IT/ITES would be allowed to carry out their activities with staff strength of 50 percent.

Tech lawyers say enforcement violates SC's 2017 privacy ruling and IT Act, which emphasises consent, proportionality & purpose limitation

MAIT says company heads can't be held liable for Covid-19 app downloads, wants punitive steps dropped

The Aarogya Setu app, which was developed by the government to track those with the disease and alert people about their proximity, has given rise to fears of surveillance by the state as well as the security of the personal data that a user needs to fill in after downloading it.

IIF urged that the hearing should specially involve medical health professionals, academics from IITs and digital rights and public policy experts to provide inputs.

IIF urged that the hearing should specially involve medical health professionals, academics from IITs and digital rights and public policy experts to provide inputs.

Chickens foraging on soils containing environmental pollutants can accumulate these chemicals in their tissues and eggs. This study assessed levels of dioxins in eggs produced in Poland, in some cases finding concentrations several times above the safe EU limit. The researchers identified the source as preservative-treated wood in the chicken coop, which they say is a public health risk.

Wastewater sludge is widely used to remove toxic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from soil, and yet the mechanisms underlying this process remain unclear. A new study reveals the extent of PAH removal following different treatments, and could provide a useful resource for those looking to diminish the effects that these pollutants have both on people and on the environment.

A study of the pollution caused by ship scrapping in Alang, India, shows significantly higher levels of heavy metal and petroleum hydrocarbons in sediment and seawater, compared to a control site. The researchers also found reduced populations of zooplankton — a critical food source for marine biota — and increased numbers of pathogenic bacteria.

Pollutants have been shown to alter the structure of bacterial communities in the coastal waters around the Alang-Sosiya shipbreaking yard in north-west India. The research analysed seawater from two sites near Alang-Sosiya and from pristine sea water taken 10 km from the coast. The results provide a clearer idea of changes to the microbial ecology near a large ship recycling yard.

Several mitigation techniques can greatly reduce spray drift pollution from pesticide spraying in agricultural systems, shows a new study. Researchers tested the effectiveness of several strategies; results ranged from a 38% reduction in spray drift using low-drift equipment to a 98% reduction when hedgerows are present alongside fields.

A local artist’s work has been selected from over 1,500 entries to appear alongside artworks by some of Britain’s leading artists.

ASHBURN – Due to inclement weather early in the closure that began Sept. 24, Old Ryan Road between the southern Mooreview Parkway intersection and...

Voya Financial SVP and chief brand and communications officer Paul Gennaro joins The PR Week to discuss his vast role and the latest industry news.

Infectious Disease Advisor editor Natasha Priya Dyal, M.D., joins The PR Week to discuss the one topic on everyone's mind: COVID-19.

Okara, a by-product of soya production, has recently been found by researchers in a study on mice to impact blood glucose levels if it is consumed in fermented form. The paper by Senior Lecturer Dr Ken Lee and his team from the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences at NTU was published late last year....

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Many companies are using Twitter to send out an invitation to Yahoo employees affected by Marissa Mayer's decision to take away remote-working privileges.

Here’s a look at a few of the more famous and photogenic transportation graveyards, the final resting place of planes, trains and automobiles.

There's a lot to sort out in Libya's post-Gadhafi era, but there should be good news for the American consumer.

Rather than achieving energy independence through a mix of renewables and fossil fuel, the Republican team is betting heavily on new oil drilling. The big probl

Photographer Will Burrard-Lucas's new book 'Land of Giants' chronicles some of the last days of this towering gentle giant.

You'll never guess who's fighting to stop the construction of a wind farm off the shores of Cape Cod. Environmentalists.

If you know what to look for, you can find wild plants that will calm a fever, freshen your breath or make a lovely cup of tea.

Actor partners with automaker to promote a greener lifestyle and help represent the company's new Innovation for Endurance campaign.

If there ever were a super-tall public sculpture begging for a tunnel slide ....

New problem in the Middle East is likely to raise old political arguments in Washington.

Some have compared the Typhoon Haiyan's devastation to the mayhem caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

Research conducted in Madison, Wisconsin, finds soil in developed residential landscapes is better at absorbing CO2 than forests.

Here's our list of royal gardens to consider adding to your Best-of-Britain tourist itinerary.

Police are looking for suspects in the apian assault.

Concern over dwindling pollinator populations trumps worries of apiarian disturbances.

NASA's far-reaching space probe is still within the sun's sphere of influence, but soon will leave into prediscovered areas.

One of our lucky Facebook followers will have an organic backyard food garden created at their home by professionals.

Honeysuckle and lemon balm foraged from the backyard or your farmers market flavor this vodka cocktail.

Meanwhile, rumors of a pending iPad 3 spread around the Web, but are they to be believed?

The world needs more trees -- here are recommended varieties for planting.

What would environmental policy look like under Paul Ryan? The U.S. vice presidential candidate is a self-proclaimed 'avid outdoorsman,' but his policies often

Celebrity doctor's unofficial audience test promises weight loss with no change in diet or exercise, but there is one downside.

Video: Learn about the Bryan Adams Foundation and what Bryan likes to do most when he's not playing music.

Video: Rock star Bryan Adams chats about his Canadian homeland and what they're doing to stave off deforestation.

Woodland hawks, attracted by the songbirds that love backyard feeders, are thriving in cities.

As their habitats give way to sprawling human developments, more and more animals are being forced into cities and suburbs.