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Kabul water crisis: Afghan capital edges towards 'day zero' as boreholes dry, drought bites and aid stays frozenKabul faces a severe water crisis as aquifers deplete faster than they can be replenished. The population growth has resulted in excessive ...06 Oct, 2026, 08.40 PM IST- How did scientists trap a ‘forever chemical’ linked to US military sites?A USDA-led study found that specially produced biochar retained more than 99% of PFOS in laboratory soil experiments. The same research pro...04 Oct, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
- Second water bodies census: Maharashtra records 4.74 lakh, UP 2.86 lakh; five states see declineMaharashtra's water bodies rose to 4.74 lakh, nearly five times the first census total. Uttar Pradesh also recorded an increase, with over ...03 Oct, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
- In Iowa, soaring cancer rates emerge as a key midterms issueCancer has emerged as an unusual bipartisan campaign issue in Iowa’s midterm races as the state confronts the second-highest cancer rate in...29 Sep, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
- Since 2014, NASA has recycled over 75,000 tons of clean steel and asphalt from Santa Susana demolition. The cleanup has restored more than 22 acres to natural habitatThe Santa Susana Field Laboratory presents a multifaceted narrative of space exploration and nuclear events. Years of intensive rocket engi...14 Sep, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- 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 siteIn Seattle, the iconic Boeing Plant 2 has been dismantled, with a remarkable recycling initiative repurposing nearly 100,000 tons of concre...14 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- Rs 1,800 crore cleared for Nashik Kumbh mela; govt sets strict spending rulesMaharashtra government sanctioned Rs 1,800 crore for Nashik Simhastha Kumbh Mela works. Funds must be used strictly for approved objectives...10 Sep, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- In 2024, Arizona engineers used 100% recycled glass to widen 23 miles of Interstate 17 at 19 sites, protecting concrete culverts built for a narrower highwayInstead of adding heavy soil and stone above aging concrete drainage structures, engineers used ultra-lightweight foam glass made from recy...09 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
- Nearly 300 tonnes of unwanted glass were headed for the landfill. Idaho used them to build a highway instead and solved a local landfill crisisEngineers have ingeniously repurposed discarded glass as a foundation material for highways, utilizing around 300 tonnes of crushed glass c...09 Sep, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
- At California’s McCormick and Baxter Superfund site, a pilot study used hybrid poplars to treat polluted groundwater; runoff from the planted system held 99% less contaminationPoplar trees are playing a key role in detoxifying polluted groundwater at a previous industrial site. Through this innovative pilot projec...08 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- In 2011, Colorado linked 90% of Lower Gunnison River selenium pollution to farming. 11 years later, farm work cut selenium by 50%, helping the river meet standards todayFor years, selenium from irrigated farmland posed a challenge for Colorado’s Lower Gunnison River. Irrigation can mobilize naturally occurr...07 Sep, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
- Mary Kathleen’s uranium town still had 212 homes when its mine closed in 1982; the company settlement was dismantled and auctioned off in 1983Mary Kathleen was once a thriving community centered around a uranium mine in Queensland, complete with schools, a cinema, and numerous hom...05 Sep, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- In 1972, Illinois built a highway embankment with 246,000 cubic yards of coal ash. It’s still holding up even after 50 yearsIn 1972, a groundbreaking highway project in Illinois incorporated coal fly ash as a structural fill, challenging traditional practices. Th...04 Sep, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
- Maha Kumbh 'graft', SIR deletions & farm distress raised during Rahul Gandhi's Nashik visitMaharashtra Congress leaders informed Rahul Gandhi about alleged corruption during the Nashik Kumbh mela. They also discussed farmer distre...03 Sep, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
- No concrete, only boulders: Just 2 hours from Bengaluru, this 2,400 sq ft forest farmstay is built with natural stone, mud blocks, wood and clayLocated in Shoolagiri, this remarkable farmstay near Bengaluru blends natural boulders into its architecture, encouraging an eco-conscious ...02 Sep, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
- Rising sea threat comes closer home as UN flags millions in Kolkata, Mumbai at riskA United Nations report highlights millions in Kolkata and Mumbai face immediate risk of losing homes. Rising sea levels threaten coastal i...01 Sep, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- In a 2011 Oak Ridge case study, ethanol-fed microbes cut uranium in groundwater from 40-60 mg/L to below the US drinking-water limitBy utilizing ethanol injections, researchers effectively stimulated indigenous bacteria to aid in the cleanup of uranium contamination. Thi...30 Aug, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
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