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
Dry ice’s use, devised in India, pioneered culinary advancementsGases are vital for modern life. From cooling vaccines to preserving food, their impact is immense. An Indian doctor's early innovation wit...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
From BS-IV to BS-VI: Cabinet nod for cleaner mobility in Delhi-NCRThe Union Cabinet has approved a new scheme to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR. This initiative aims to significantly reduce air ...
03 Jun, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
50,000 residents evacuated as Southern California officials trying to prevent explosion or leak from damaged chemical tankA chemical tank in Garden Grove, California, is overheating and venting vapors. This has led to the evacuation of 50,000 residents due to f...
25 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 50,000 residents are ordered to evacuateA damaged chemical tank in Southern California shows a potential crack, possibly reducing explosion risk. However, 50,000 residents remain ...
25 May, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
GreenLine to invest Rs 1,500 crore in LNG trucking push, sees major diesel savingsGreenLine Mobility Solutions plans a Rs 1,500 crore investment to expand its LNG truck fleet to 10,000 and establish 50 refuelling stations...
22 May, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Delhi launches new hydrogen buses that run 250 km in one refill, promise zero emissions, but there's a catchDelhi’s new hydrogen-powered buses can travel nearly 250 km on a single refill, but experts told TOI the technology still faces major hurdl...
21 May, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor reaches criticality, boosts India’s nuclear programme: Dr SC ChetalA key figure in India’s fast breeder nuclear programme has highlighted the significance of the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achiev...
04 May, 2026, 05.50 AM IST
In real world, emissions are much higher than in lab tests: StudyConducted as part of The Real Urban Emissions (TRUE) Initiative in collaboration with authorities in Delhi and Gurugram, the study utilised...
24 Aug, 2024, 01.16 AM IST
Air pollution speeds up bone loss from osteoporosis: Study22 Feb, 2023, 02.18 PM IST
Space tourism: Rockets emit 100 times more CO₂ per passenger than flights - imagine a whole industryThese gases and particles have many negative effects on the atmosphere. In the stratosphere, nitrogen oxides and chemicals formed from the ...
21 Jul, 2021, 11.26 AM IST
Government norms for permissible noise and emission level of dedicated/bi-fuel/dual fuel Natural Gas and LPG generators in IndiaThe government has a responsibility to ensure that genset users do not do irreparable damage to the environment.
30 Apr, 2019, 05.21 PM IST
China revamps 8,800 diesel buses to cut pollutionThe city has promised to phase out 200,000 vehicles that fail to meet emission standards and close more than 300 polluting factories this y...
07 Jul, 2015, 04.41 PM IST
China rolls out first hydrogen-powered tramcarHydrogen fuel cells are a new clean energy source, widely used in the automobile industry, but lagging behind in the field of rail transit.
20 Mar, 2015, 11.16 PM IST
Now, house roof tiles to fight air pollutionAn innovative and inexpensive way to fight air pollution has been developed — a roof tile coating that removes up to 97 per cent of smog-ca...
05 Jun, 2014, 08.01 PM IST
- Natural Gas: The new emerging efficient fuel
A healthy life is often closely associated with our sane judgment, enhanced dependability on modern technology, creating a risk free enviro...
20 Jun, 2013, 05.00 PM IST
- Natural gas cleanest, least harmful fossil fuel
Domestically abundant, natural gas is perceived as a secure source of energy, besides offering a host of environmental benefits over other ...
31 Dec, 2012, 03.53 PM IST