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Like the Yangtze dolphin, the Ganga’s own could vanish next: Scientists reveal 39 toxins poisoning this endangered speciesA recent study reveals alarming levels of toxic chemicals in the Ganga river, endangering the Gangetic dolphins. These freshwater dolphins ...- Scientists race to discover depth of ocean damage sparked by LA wildfiresTracy Quinn, president of Heal the Bay, assessed the damage from the Palisades Fire, noting hazardous ash and debris contaminating the Paci...
- From DC's 'forgotten' river to the Seine, pollution cancels swim eventsOnce known for half-submerged tires, floating detritus and tumor-laden catfish, the Anacostia, sometimes called the US capital's "forgotten...
- US Air Force said its nuclear missile capsules safe; but toxic dangers lurked, documents showAir Force nuclear missile crews faced toxic risks in capsules since the '60s. Documents reveal hazards ignored by leadership. Current cance...
- Government bans manufacture, import of toxic pollutant PCBsThe Ministry has notified the 'Regulation of Polychlorinated Biphenyls Order, 2016' which also bans import of equipment containing PCBs.
- Why climate change & pollution threats to Sundarbans cannot be taken lightly by governmentsSix years after cyclone Aila, the existential threat faced by the people and fauna in one of the world’s largest mangroves has reached alar...
- Why polar bears are making headlinesPolar Bears are staring at extinction if something is not done immediately. And this only makes it worse since reproduction is going to be ...
- Central team to inspect ship Platinum II near AlangA three-member team from the Union govt, including head of the Radiology safety Division from Atomic Energy Regulatory Board, will inspect ...
- MoEF seeks details of ship in Alang from Guj authoritiesThe MoEF has sought details from the Gujarat Pollution Control Board and Gujarat Maritime Board on a ship that has come for dismantling at ...
- Plan for disposal of e-wasteThere is need for collective consciousness on proper disposal.
- Tackling e-waste: A major concernAbout 3.3 lakh tonnes of electronic waste generated last year was dumped into the rivers, land fills and sewage drains.
- Norwegian liner `Blue Lady’ to light up shipbreaking in AlangAlang is expected to gain immensely from the ship’s beaching. It will bring in a revenue of Rs 25 crore into state government’s kitty in ta...
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