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In 2006, engineers reused 250,000 cubic yards of dredged sand to restore Elders Point East in Jamaica Bay. 10 years later, the approach had restored 40 acres of wetlands and helped reverse marsh-island erosionA New York Harbor dredging project became an opportunity to restore Jamaica Bay’s declining marsh islands. Beginning in 2006, the U.S. Army...
Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, who sold half of her Amazon stake, helped erase $40 billion in medical debt with $100 million in donationsMacKenzie Scott's remarkable contributions have enabled Undue Medical Debt to eliminate billions in medical debt. This nonprofit efficientl...
‘If airlines are not complying, ground them’: SC pushes Centre to finalise aviation rulesThe Centre informed the Supreme Court about fast-tracking new aviation rules. These rules under Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam, 2024, will be ...
Rice feeds more than half the world, but 3 toxic metals can travel from paddy soil into its grains; researchers propose changing soil chemistry and reinforcing plant barriers to keep arsenic, cadmium and mercury outRice grain contaminated with toxic metals: Rice cultivation faces contamination from toxic metals like arsenic and cadmium. Researchers pro...
India should bring back fuel with lower blend of ethanol, chief economic adviser saysCEA suggests offering a lower ethanol fuel blend. This move aims to address widespread consumer anger over the E20 fuel policy. Many car ow...
How a mosquitofish brought in to kill mosquito larvae became major freshwater ecosystem problemA fish introduced to Hawaii over a century ago now threatens native freshwater wildlife. The mosquitofish, brought to control mosquitoes, n...
Quote of the Day by Han Fei: “No benefit is more constant than...” — a powerful life lesson on simplicity, inner peace, contentment and emotional balance, and why lasting happiness often comes from wanting less, by the influential Chinese philosopher and Legalist thinker known for his sharp insights into human nature, power and orderQuote of the Day by Han Fei: Han Fei's quote, “No benefit is more constant than simplicity; no happiness more constant than peace” draws a ...
In 2012, researchers began collecting dragonfly larvae to reveal mercury pollution in protected waters. 13 years later, 21,000 samples helped create a model that can estimate freshwater mercury risk without testing every waterwayDragonfly larvae data from thirteen years helped scientists develop a new mercury risk model. This model estimates freshwater mercury risk ...
Supreme Court raps FSSAI over warning labels on high-salt, sugar and fat packaged foodsThe Supreme Court on Thursday questioned FSSAI over its reluctance to mandate warning labels on packaged foods high in salt, sugar and satu...
FSSAI tightens pan masala packaging rules, bans plastic and plastic-laminated pouchesFSSAI has banned plastic-based packaging for pan masala under new regulations. These rules, effective from their publication, mandate paper...
Flipkart, Amazon, Meesho top list of e-commerce firms facing most complaints on NCH in 2025Flipkart and Amazon received the highest number of consumer complaints in 2025. Meesho and Myntra also featured prominently on the list of ...
Karnataka bans sale of tobacco, nicotine products for one yearKarnataka has banned gutkha and pan masala products for one year. The ban follows warnings from Chief Minister DK Shivakumar about intoxica...
FSSAI crackdown in consumer interest, says Britannia chief Rakshit HargaveBritannia Industries MD Rakshit Hargave backed FSSAI’s crackdown on packaged foods and beverages, saying consumer interests should be prote...
Senior citizen couple was denied full access to their reserved berths due to overcrowding; they pursued the matter against Indian Railways in consumer commission and won Rs 50,000 in damagesFamily bought reservation ticket to travel to Tirupati but due to overcrowding manyunreserved, waiting list and ticketless passengers occup...
SC ruling may widen motor insurance cover for vehicle occupants, pillion ridersMotor insurance policyholders will receive broader occupant protection following a Supreme Court ruling. The court directed the insurance r...
Federation of Indian Pilots writes to PM Modi, proposes Civil Aviation AuthorityIndian pilots propose a new Civil Aviation Authority to enhance regulatory independence. This move addresses international concerns and the...
UPI to remain free for consumers, says Payments Council of IndiaThe Payments Council of India clarified UPI transactions will remain free for consumers. Small merchants, including kirana stores, will als...