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In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...- Kerala: Nipah patient's route map released; animal husbandry dept sets up control roomKozhikode district administration has released the route map of a 43-year-old man infected with the Nipah virus. He is currently on ventila...
- Old coal mines are hiding a clean energy secret, and this one town just figured it outThe former coal-mining town of Cumberland is becoming a powerful example of how abandoned fossil-fuel infrastructure can be repurposed for ...
- Common airplane habits can have dangerous health impact: 3 mistakes to avoid that people often makeExperts have warned that some routine in-flight hygiene habits may increase exposure to bacteria during air travel. According to flight att...
- Antarctica's tourism boom raises concerns about contamination and diseaseSoaring tourism to Antarctica, driven by climate change fears, raises concerns about contamination and damage to the fragile ecosystem. A r...
- How to safely eat watermelons: Lessons to learn after family of 4 dies in Mumbai due to suspected food poisoning from watermelonA family of four in Mumbai died after suspected food poisoning linked to watermelon consumed late at night, prompting an ongoing investigat...
- How to spot real and fake watermelon: Simple home tests to do amid FSSAI findings of adulterated fruits in marketsWith rising concerns over adulterated fruits in the market, especially during summer, knowing how to identify real and fake watermelon at h...
- How to clean a microwave without scrubbing: A steam method that loosens stuck foodDiscover a scientifically-backed steam cleaning method for microwaves that efficiently dissolves tough food residues and eliminates bacteri...
- No fridge needed. 3,000-year-old Indian technique of storing water can keep it cool for longer and also improve digestionDrinking water from earthen pots, known as matkas, provides natural cooling and health benefits. This traditional Indian practice cools wat...
- From 2 days to 90! Abu Dhabi unveils world’s largest underground water reserve that stuns expertsAbu Dhabi has unveiled the world's largest underground desalinated water reserve, storing 26 billion liters to supply the emirate for up to...
- These Are the Dirtiest Spots You’re Ignoring in HomeScience reveals that common household items like kitchen sponges, refrigerator handles, and remote controls harbor more bacteria than toile...
- You’re Probably Using Your Bath Towel Longer Than You Should, And It Might Be Dirtier Than It FeelsYour bath towel, often perceived as clean, can quickly become a breeding ground for bacteria after just a few uses. Experts recommend washi...
- How to Keep Your Humidifier Clean of MoldUnmaintained humidifiers can become breeding grounds for bacteria and mold, releasing harmful microbes into your home. Regular maintenance,...
- Why battery recycling units across India are harmful for children and pregnant womenA new study by Toxics Link reveals alarming lead contamination in soil surrounding battery recycling units across India, with levels signif...
- Arsenic found in groundwater in 25 states, fluoride in 27 statesThe CGWB under the Ministry of Jal Shakti conducts regular monitoring and assessment of groundwater quality including ground water contamin...
- Bihar sends groundwater samples for testing amid worries about high uranium concentrationBihas has sent groundwater samples collected from Nalanda, Nawada, Katihar, Madhepura, Vaishali, Supaul, Aurangabad, Gaya, Saran and Jehana...
- ‘Non-ODF areas 13 times more prone to ground water pollution’Villages where people still defecate in open face nearly 13 times higher risk of faecal contamination of ground water as compared to open d...
- Dolomite contaminated water inundation puts tea in Himalayan foothills under crisisFlow of water, highly contaminated with dolomite from illegal mines in Bhutan, through rivers in Dooars region had always remained a concer...
- CAG blames railways for ground water contaminationSludge from ETPs was disposed off in open area leading to contamination of ground water, CAG in its latest report said.
- Ground water in Ghaziabad found contaminatedA recent study has found that ground water in residential areas of Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad city is contaminated.
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