The term heavy metals refer to any metallic chemical element characterized by their relatively high density and potential to be toxic at low concentrations 1. Some heavy metals include mercury (Hg), ...

BANGUED, Abra (PIA) — The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB)-Cordillera bolstered the competence of local government units (LGUs) in the province of Abra on solid waste management compliance. The ...

The National Green Tribunal has concluded its proceedings on the issue of solid and liquid waste management by all states and Union territories, and said the way forward is to provide high priority to ...

SHIMLA: On the issues of solid as well as liquid waste management in Himachal Pradesh, the National Green Tribunal has expressed its dissatisfaction on the inadequate steps taken by the state ...

Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) to bring in new ‘Independent Engineers’ (IEs) for monitoring the solid waste management system in the city. This is to be done in Tiruvottiyur, Manali, Madhavaram, ...