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Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'- Like the Yangtze dolphin, the Ganga’s own could vanish next: Scientists reveal 39 toxins poisoning this endangered species
- Giant lake sits on a $540 billion Lithium jackpot, but scientists warn of ‘environmental disaster’: Here is why
- High arsenic concentration in groundwater in 18 districts of Bihar: StudyHigh arsenic concentration has been found in groundwater in 18 districts of Bihar, as well as its correlation with incidences of gallbladde...14 Jan, 2023, 03.36 PM IST
- MPCB asks thermal power station in Nagpur to stop dumping ash slurryResidents of Nandgaon had earlier filed complaints with the Maharashtra government alleging that due to increased air and water pollution a...04 Feb, 2022, 10.35 AM IST
- IIT Guwahati develops technology to serve arsenic and fluoride-free drinking water in rural areas of AssamArsenic and fluoride contamination in drinking water is a foremost and growing concern among rural people not only in Assam but also in maj...23 Mar, 2021, 12.58 AM IST
- In Nitish Kumar's rule, Bihar towns turned into garbage dumps: CongressCongress national general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala said not only the water has turned impure but also there is corruption in gover...01 Nov, 2020, 08.50 PM IST
- AIIMS finds high toxin levels in 16% of patientsOf 216 patients tested, 32 (16%) had high levels of dangerous metals and substances, including arsenic, lead, chromium, fluoride, iron and ...18 Sep, 2019, 11.01 AM IST
- Polluted water killed 7 every day in 2018In 2018, 2,439 people died because of four major water-borne diseases — cholera, acute diarrhoeal diseases (ADD), typhoid and viral hepatit...29 Jun, 2019, 11.11 AM IST
- Across India, high levels of toxins in groundwaterApart from nitrate contamination, the presence of fluoride, iron, arsenic and heavy metals has also touched worrying levels.31 Jul, 2018, 10.24 AM IST
- Ground water in Vedanta's Thoothukudi smelter contains heavy metals: Arjun MeghwalThe smelter was shut down in May under order of the Tamil Nadu government after 13 people died after coming under police fire during violen...23 Jul, 2018, 09.14 PM IST
- A cost-effective way of arsenic sensing and removalKolkata, May 16 (IANS) A Kolkata-based company in partnership with the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research has come up with ...16 May, 2018, 10.32 PM IST
- Now, industries polluting Ganga under live monitoring05 Jul, 2017, 07.08 PM IST
- With 9 tonnes of e-waste daily, Moradabad turning into a dumpCSE's Anupam Srivastava told TOI on Friday that the report will soon be presented to the Union and state governments.26 Sep, 2015, 11.51 AM IST
- 14 people stand trial over arsenic pollution in ChinaFourteen people from six mining companies have pleaded guilty to causing arsenic pollution in central China which poisoned 49 villagers and...26 Dec, 2014, 01.00 PM IST
- Large number of fish die in three rivers in AssamA large number of fish were reported dead due to water pollution of three major rivers — Kolong, Kopili and Kiling — in Morigaon district, ...30 Jun, 2014, 02.05 PM IST
- Arsenic contamination in water can cause resistance to leishmaniasis drugs in India: Study“The Indian subcontinent is the only region where arsenic contamination of drinking water coexists with widespread resistance to antimonial...29 Oct, 2013, 01.14 PM IST
- Act against conventional pollution, cell tower radiation, experts exhortOn World Environment Day, TOI assesses the impact of various sources of pollution on our health and surroundings05 Jun, 2013, 05.25 AM IST
- Govt notifies stricter air quality normsFifteen years after they were first notified, the environment ministry on Wednesday released new and tougher air quality norms under which ...19 Nov, 2009, 12.54 AM IST
- Tibet to ban mining to preserve environmentTibet is all set to ban the mining of gold, mercury, arsenic and peat to preserve mineral resources and protect the fragile environment in ...13 Jun, 2007, 03.10 PM IST
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