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In 1976, American animator Bob Boyle helped launch a campaign against Hudson River pollution. 39 years later, EPA's cleanup had removed more than 3 million cubic yards of PCB-contaminated sediment- Boeing Plant 2 became obsolete by 2010 after building B-17s and early 737s; demolition reused nearly 100,000 tons of crushed concrete as backfill on the Seattle site
- In 2001, NOAA launched a restoration program after a $64 million Montrose settlement. 24 years later, a rebuilt Palos Verdes reef in California had boosted fish biomass by over 150%
- IIT Madras develops indigenous pilot plant to process 100 tonnes of eWaste per yearIIT Madras researchers have created a pilot plant in Tiruchirapalli. This facility can process 100 tonnes of electronic waste annually. It ...14 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
- Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...11 Apr, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- Scientists race to discover depth of ocean damage sparked by LA wildfiresTracy Quinn, president of Heal the Bay, assessed the damage from the Palisades Fire, noting hazardous ash and debris contaminating the Paci...16 Feb, 2025, 11.41 AM IST
- From DC's 'forgotten' river to the Seine, pollution cancels swim eventsOnce known for half-submerged tires, floating detritus and tumor-laden catfish, the Anacostia, sometimes called the US capital's "forgotten...31 Jul, 2024, 11.32 AM IST
- US Air Force said its nuclear missile capsules safe; but toxic dangers lurked, documents showAir Force nuclear missile crews faced toxic risks in capsules since the '60s. Documents reveal hazards ignored by leadership. Current cance...29 Dec, 2023, 08.40 PM IST
- Government bans manufacture, import of toxic pollutant PCBsThe Ministry has notified the 'Regulation of Polychlorinated Biphenyls Order, 2016' which also bans import of equipment containing PCBs.12 Apr, 2016, 04.14 PM IST
- Government to ban manufacturing, import & export of toxic PCBsGovt has decided to ban manufacturing, import and export of polychlorinated biphensyls (PCBs) and also equipment containing this toxic chem...15 Sep, 2015, 12.42 PM IST
- Delhi, NCR likely to generate 50,000 metric tonnes of e-waste by 2015: AssochamIndia's capital is emerging as the world’s dumping capital for e-waste, hazardous activities taking place and like to generate e-waste to a...31 Aug, 2013, 06.41 PM IST
- Heavy air pollution at ships' graveyardThere is no cause for worry about environmental pollution, according to Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) officials, who echo the ...04 Jun, 2011, 06.28 AM IST
- Mekong river dolphins on verge of extinction: WWFDolphins living in parts of the Mekong River between Cambodia and Laos are on the brink of extinction due to pollution, international conse...18 Jun, 2009, 04.26 PM IST
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