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CLEANING PRODUCTS AND AIR POLLUTION
That satisfying post-cleaning fragrance comes with a hidden twist: researchers found scented household products can rapidly generate vast numbers of ultrafine particles inside homesPleasant cleaning product scents can create invisible airborne pollution indoors. These chemicals react with ozone, forming tiny particles ...
At 18, this Virginia teen helped 70 young volunteers to restore the Chesapeake Bay. They removed nearly 5,000 pounds of debris in a yearAt just a teenager, James Hemphill launched a remarkable six-year environmental initiative. Co-founding Project Green Teens, he rallied num...
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...
Only 23% of rural households use LPG exclusively, CEEW studies findMany rural households lack doorstep LPG delivery, facing refill cost and logistics issues. Only a fraction of rural homes use LPG exclusive...
Lucknow tops clean-air rankings; Delhi betters Mumbai and BengaluruLucknow secured the top position in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 rankings. Madhya Pradesh cities like Indore, Jabalpur, and Bhopal also ...
White vinegar mattress cleaning hack: How to spray vinegar on your bed to reduce odours, dust and keep it freshDiluted white vinegar serves as an excellent remedy for neutralizing odors from your mattress and minimizing moisture. By lightly spraying ...
What if cleaning the air could make the world richer? UN-backed report reveals a $15 return for every $1 spent on pollution and climate actionA UN report highlights that addressing air pollution and climate change together offers economic gains. Coordinated actions could prevent m...
At 18, this Irish student invented plant-based plastic that doesn't just biodegrade; it is designed to break down microplastics tooA creative solution emerges from Ireland, where a student has pioneered Eco Purge, a biodegradable substance that emits enzymes aimed at de...
India's clean air rankings are out: Lucknow, Rourkela & Kalinga Nagar emerge at the top; see which cities made the list & which landed at the bottomLucknow, Rourkela, and Kalinga Nagar received awards for their clean air initiatives. These cities were honored for their performance under...
Carpet cleaning tips? Try these simple and affordable home tricks to remove dust, food stains and bad odoursConsistent vacuuming is essential for eliminating dust and dirt from carpets. For tackling mild musty odors, sprinkle baking soda as it wor...
Madhya Pradesh’s Bittu Tabahi cleans polluted Ajnar river alone, gets job offer from The Ocean Cleanup after Kevin Pietersen praiseSurendra Singh Choudhary, known as Bittu Tabahi, received a job offer from The Ocean Cleanup. This development followed his solo effort to ...
Rio to take a leaf out of Gujarat's 'Green' playbookGujarat's innovative emissions trading system has achieved significant pollution reduction. This successful model is now being adopted by o...
7 months, 7 fronts: States draw up action plan for pollution seasonStates submitted action plans for Delhi-NCR's pollution season. Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reviewed these plans for implementatio...
Jewellery turning black? This aluminium foil, baking soda & salt hack can bring back its shine; here’s how it works and what to avoidReviving the lustre of dull silver jewellery can be surprisingly easy at home. A simple combination of aluminium foil, baking soda and hot ...
In 2002, Illinois listed Sugar Creek as polluted by 2 water-quality problems. 20 years later, 1 was cleared after cleanup efforts helped restore healthy oxygen levelsSugar Creek's dissolved oxygen impairment was cleared after twenty years of restoration work. Projects across the watershed focused on redu...
In 2011, Arkansas prioritized Lake Conway-Point Remove to tackle pollution. 13 years later, Conway cut nitrogen 41% and phosphorus 44% with green infrastructure annuallyLake Conway-Point Remove story ultimately shows why the future of water-quality protection may depend on combining engineering with ecology...
In 2006, Arkansas DEQ listed Clear Creek for E. coli. 12 years later, the creek attained the recreation standard in 2018, restoring contact recreation after BMP projectsClear Creek in Arkansas has seen remarkable recovery since battling E. coli contamination back in 2006. Persistent water quality checks and...
In 2010, Alaska Clean Harbors launched a statewide effort to curb harbor pollution. 15 years later, 11 harbors were engaged in the program, helping protect coastal watersAlaska Clean Harbors works with communities to prevent pollution and reduce waste. Four harbors achieved certification, and three are worki...
Clean-air solution startup Yoga Clean Air raises Rs 20 crore from Info Edge Ventures, othersFounded by Sachin Panwar in 2010 with Deepak Raina and Gaurav Nagar, the company develops indoor air quality systems for homes, schools, ho...
NASA-recommended plants for indoor air quality: From Green Spider Plant to Peace Lily; here is the list of houseplants studied for their air-purifying potentialA recent study by NASA delved into how indoor plants can absorb volatile organic compounds. Notable plants, such as spider plants and peace...