Despite calls for strict action against this practice, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) garden department has stated that there is no law banning the commercial use of artificial lights.
The ASI's impact study is a positive step towards identifying the sources and effects of pollution on the monument and developing effective pollution control measures.
Liquid trees, developed by scientists in Belgium, are bioreactors that mimic natural trees by using microbes to clean urban air. Cost effective & energy efficient, they offer a promising solution to combat air pollution, though challenges like maintenance
India's plans to expand its palm oil industry have faced criticism from environmental activists and experts. They have raised concerns about the environmental impact of such an expansion.