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ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE FROM MINING
Afghanistan’s gold rush leaves a trail of dust, damage and lost farmland- Scientists used low-frequency household noise to uncover a hidden environmental health threat; the result revealed that everyday hums may damage kidneys, changing how we view modern noise pollution
- Mining project near India's first marine sanctuary, national park in Gujarat gets nod
- US envoy Sergio Gor meets key industry leaders to advance US-India collaborationsUS Ambassador Sergio Gor met industry leaders and government officials on Friday. Discussions focused on strengthening US-India collaborati...07 Aug, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
- Policy reforms speed up coal block operationalisation: Coal Secretary Vikram Dev DuttIndia's coal sector policy reforms have significantly reduced operationalisation timelines for explored blocks. These changes enable faster...06 Aug, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slams government on E20 rollout, says motivations clearly not environmentalCongress criticizes the E20 fuel rollout, questioning its environmental motivations. The party highlights significant water usage for ethan...06 Aug, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
- Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker leaks oil off Oman coast, NGOs raise alarmAn Omani nature reserve faces an environmental catastrophe from an oil leak. A Russian shadow fleet tanker is reportedly leaking oil across...06 Aug, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
- Tanker reports explosions in Hormuz: Maritime agencyAn oil tanker reported hearing two explosions while transiting the Hormuz Strait. The incident occurred approximately ten miles southeast o...06 Aug, 2026, 06.43 AM IST
- In 2003, NASA sent tiny worms aboard Space Shuttle Columbia. After the disaster, scientists discovered that an aluminium container had helped them survive the deadly impactWhen Space Shuttle Columbiabroke apart on February 1, 2003, all seven astronauts lost their lives. Yet one NASA experiment survived. Tiny C...05 Aug, 2026, 07.52 PM IST
- JP Nadda visits Assam flood-hit village, assures full central supportUnion Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda toured the flood-impacted Nepali Khuti village in Assam, offering reassurance to the displaced families ...05 Aug, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
- Meet South Florida teenager Theo Quenee who turned his rooftop into a mangrove nursery after Hurricane IrmaHurricane Irma's devastation prompted Theo Quenee to rescue hundreds of mangrove seedlings. He transformed his home's roof into a nursery, ...05 Aug, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
- Why people are using aluminum foil to protect physical cash at home; Ways to protect cash and does this hack really work?Aluminum foil serves as an innovative solution for safeguarding cash against moisture and environmental effects in your home. While it effe...05 Aug, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
- 5 Amazon countries arrest hundreds in major crackdown on environmental crimePolice across five Amazon nations arrested hundreds and seized valuable resources during a major environmental crime operation. Operation G...05 Aug, 2026, 08.11 AM IST
- What was so special about Wrangel and St. Paul islands, where Woolly Mammoths survived until their extinction? Scientists revealed the answer two decades agoFor years, scientists believed the last woolly mammoths disappeared because inbreeding and genetic decline made survival impossible. A land...04 Aug, 2026, 07.36 PM IST
- In 1948 US industrialist Henry J Kaise founded a town for about 4,000 people in California. Then it emptied almost overnight but still stands frozen in timeEagle Mountain was a company town built for a large iron mine in California's desert. The town housed thousands of residents and provided a...04 Aug, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
- 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
- Assam govt avoids blame game over Upper Assam floods as Congress links illegal mining to disasterAssam's government is set to investigate the contributing factors behind recent floods once relief operations are completed. The opposition...02 Aug, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
- Trump-linked Albania resort draws fire over environmental damagePreliminary work on a vast hotel project linked to the Trump family has already caused irreparable damage to Albania's coast. Scientists an...29 Jul, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
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