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China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deathsElectric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. A...10 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST- China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of islandChina and Taiwan are in a dispute over Chinese coast guard patrols near Taiwan's waters. Taiwan claims these patrols are harassing merchant...10 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
- Cheap 'RO' with no electricity: How twin sisters created Rs 100 water filter using bhindi, methi & chawal to remove 'forever chemicals' and microplasticsTwin sisters Naina and Nayantara Singh have developed Aqua Sattva, an award-winning, low-cost, plant-based water filtration system. This in...10 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
- Namami Gange: Industrial pollution flowing into Ganga down nearly 60 per cent since 2017Industrial pollution in the Ganga has significantly decreased by almost 60 percent since 2017. This achievement is credited to the Namami G...09 Jun, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
- Delhi to get mirror-like roads: New road plan promises AI-style monitoring, green belts and scientific maintenanceDelhi is set for a major road upgrade. A new scientific system will manage road construction and maintenance. This initiative focuses on im...09 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
- SC upholds National Green Tribunal order that landlord cannot be liable for environmental violations committed by tenantThe Supreme Court has ruled that landlords are not responsible for environmental breaches by their tenants' chemical units. This decision u...08 Jun, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- AIIMS study shows how air pollution can damage placenta, restrict fetal growth and change babies before they are bornA new study reveals that air pollution significantly damages the placenta, restricting fetal growth and increasing pregnancy complications ...08 Jun, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
- SC upholds NGT order that landlord cannot be liable for environmental violations committed by tenantThe Supreme Court has ruled that landlords are not responsible for environmental breaches by their tenants' chemical units. This decision u...08 Jun, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
- Delhi gets relief from heat as IMD forecasts rain and thunderstorms over weekendDelhi woke up to pleasant weather on Saturday. The minimum temperature was 26.4 degrees Celsius. Thunderstorms are forecast for the weekend...06 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
- Electric mobility key to long-term fight against air pollution: UNEP chiefA top UN official stresses electric mobility and mandatory vehicle emissions testing for long-term air pollution solutions. India's plan to...05 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
- Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari voices concern over concretisation of Kolkata, says green cover rules were being ignoredWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has launched a major tree plantation drive. The campaign aims to plant 1.10 crore trees across ...05 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
- No rivers, no wells, no rain needed: How a Nobel Prize-winning scientist's invention produces up to 1,000 litres of drinking water daily from thin airOmar Yaghi Water-From-Air Innovation: Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi has helped develop a groundbreaking machine that can produce c...04 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
- Penguin feathers inspired a "living skin" material that could slash energy bills in buildingsResearchers have developed a revolutionary thin film inspired by penguin feathers that passively switches between heating and cooling modes...04 Jun, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
- 7 air-purifying indoor plants that you must add to your home immediatelyBringing air-purifying plants indoors enhances home environments. Plants like Devil's Ivy, Snake Plant, and Peace Lily offer beauty and cle...04 Jun, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
- Uttar Pradesh targets 35% cut in NCR pollution, rolls out tougher vehicle curbsUttar Pradesh aims to cut air pollution in the NCR by 30-35% by 2026. A 'No PUCC, No Fuel' policy will enforce pollution under control cert...03 Jun, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
- Megacity heatwaves are now a fatal nightmareCities are becoming dangerous places at night due to rising temperatures. Lack of cool nights strains the body, increasing risks of serious...03 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
- Jubilant FoodWorks says Haryana PCB directs company to deposit Rs 22.65 lakh environmental compensationJubilant FoodWorks faces a Rs 22.65 lakh environment compensation order from Haryana Pollution Control Board. The directive concerns a Fari...22 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
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