Topic: Paris

Indians add green touch to religious festivals

MUMBAI (Reuters Life! This year, the months-long celebration season is also becoming eco-friendly.Alarmed by the high levels of pollution caused by firecrackers, toxic paints and idols made of non-recyclable material, schools, environmentalists and some states are encouraging "greener" celebrations.In Mumbai, where the ...

"Toxic" Indian festivals poison waterways

Toxic chemicals from thousands of idols of Hindu gods immersed in rivers and lakes across India are causing pollution which is killing fish and contaminating food crops, experts and environmentalists said on Monday.. Hindus across India celebrate various religious festivals in September ...

Comparing Carbon Emissions from Paris to Rome

Chief Environmental Officer Tom Arnold of TerraPass, a San Francisco-based organization dedicated to helping Americans decrease their carbon footprint, calculated the emissions traveling round-trip from Paris to Rome by train, plane, and automobile.. Distance 1,390 miles (direct) Carbon Emissions 626 pounds Verdict ...