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New research identifies how plastic burning is contributing to Delhi haze

New research identifies how plastic burning is contributing to Delhi haze

The burning of plastic waste is primarily responsible for haze and fog formation in northern India, including the national capital Delhi, according to a study led by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras…

Gas capture project proposed for Mumbai

Periodic fires at the Deonar dumping site in Mumbai have led the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay to propose a plan for the capture of methane gases generated at the 12.7-million ton landfill. As…