In 1970, US dumped 2 million tires into the ocean; a plan to save marine life turned into one of the biggest environmental blundersIn 1972, more than 2 million old tires were dumped into the Atlantic Ocean off Florida. The goal was simple. Create an artificial reef and ...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Overnight vinegar hack: If your kitchen still smells of last night's dinner the next morning, this trick could help remove odours without using chemical spraysOvernight vinegar hack: White vinegar offers a natural solution for lingering household odours. Its acetic acid reacts with alkaline compou...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Toll Brothers sued: Michigan woman claims luxury housing project could block access to her land, harm environmentA Michigan woman is suing Toll Brothers over a luxury housing development. She claims the project will block her property access and harm t...
03 Aug, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Amazon sued by consumers over seafood sustainability claimsIn a proposed class action in Seattle federal court, consumers said labels containing phrases such as "dolphin safe," "responsibly sourced,...
02 Aug, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
With 30% of its land below five meters, Singapore plans to build 800 hectares of new land in the seaSingapore plans to reclaim 800 hectares of land off its East Coast. This "Long Island" project will protect against rising sea levels and w...
02 Aug, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Quote of the day by Leonardo DiCaprio: 'Raising awareness on the most pressing environmental issues of our...' - motivational quote by The Wolf of Wall Street and The Revenant actor teaches life lessons on protecting environment, saving our planet and why awareness is the first step to changeQuote of the day by Leonardo DiCaprio: Leonardo DiCaprio highlights awareness as essential for tackling environmental issues. He believes u...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Netflix sued for $105 million after unreleased Nicolas Cage movie 'Fortitude' is allegedly stolen from its officeNetflix faces a lawsuit seeking over one hundred million dollars. Producers claim an unreleased Nicolas Cage film was stolen from Netflix o...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gamblingNew York's attorney general has sued Kalshi, alleging its prediction market platform operates illegally. The state claims Kalshi lacks a re...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Why does Google want to release 64 million bacteria-riddled mosquitoes across California and Florida?Google seeks approval to release millions of bacteria-infected mosquitoes in California and Florida. This initiative aims to reduce mosquit...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Trump may withdraw Todd Blanche nomination to avoid Senate concessionsPresident Trump may withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General. This action stems from demands for concessions on a tax immuni...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.19 PM IST
In 1962, a Massachusetts mother occupied city hall over a sludge-covered river; her campaign helped pass a clean-water law and protect 174 milesMarion Stoddart spearheaded a vital grassroots initiative against the pollution of the Nashua River, demonstrating remarkable dedication an...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Centre can grant post-facto environmental nod only through statutory notification: SCThe Supreme Court has quashed a 2021 office memorandum. This memorandum granted ex-post-facto environmental clearances to infrastructure pr...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
In 1982, a deadly flood exposed one of America's worst toxic disasters. Here's what happened to Times Beach, MissouriTimes Beach faced a major environmental disaster due to dioxin-contaminated waste oil. Flooding in 1982 spread the toxic contamination acro...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
In 1990, Texas shrimper Diane Wilson began hunger strikes against petrochemical pollution; decades later, her nurdle lawsuit won a $50 million settlementDiane Wilson fought a petrochemical company for decades over pollution. She used hunger strikes and a protest boat to gain attention. Wilso...
29 Jul, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
US agency proposes accelerated approval for commercial space missionsThe FAA is proposing new rules to speed up commercial space mission approvals. These changes aim to simplify licensing by waiving environme...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Johnson & Johnson proposes $5.5 billion talc settlement to end marathon legal fightJohnson & Johnson will pay $5.5 billion to resolve ovarian cancer claims. This settlement requires participation from at least ninety-five ...
28 Jul, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
US agency says power for data centers can sidestep pollution lawsThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said power plants built exclusively to supply electricity to data centers, and not conne...
28 Jul, 2026, 11.03 AM IST