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A 15-year-old from Ontario built a bionic underwater “robot turtle” that detects what is quietly killing our seas and just won $50,000 for itA young innovator has created BURT, a robotic turtle that moves quietly underwater. This AI-powered machine mimics natural swimming to obse...
A wind farm in Poland became so loud that local birds started singing louder to compete with the noiseWind farms are impacting bird populations. Birds are altering their songs to be heard over turbine noise, a costly adaptation. Some species...
DND-Jewar Airport high-speed corridor to boost Delhi-NCR connectivity, ease traffic congestionA significant infrastructure project, the DND-Faridabad-Sohna Access Controlled Highway, is rapidly progressing to ease Delhi-NCR traffic a...
Longevity expert, Bryan Johnson shares simple rules for staying healthy and young: ‘Everything I learned spending millions’Longevity entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has shared his detailed health optimization framework, emphasizing sleep discipline, whole-food nutrit...
Amazon's Chile data center moves ahead after residents lose environmental challengeResidents near Santiago, Chile, are concerned about a new Amazon data center. They fear its impact on a cherished local hill and potential ...
The Shift to conscious living: Inside India’s new luxury real estate paradigmIndian luxury homebuyers are prioritizing wellness and sustainability, shifting from extravagance to eco-smart designs and green spaces. Bu...
Why Boiling Rosemary Changes How a Home Feels InstantlyBoiling rosemary releases volatile organic compounds like limonene and linalool, which interact with airborne particles to modify odors. Be...
Pakistan: Economic challenges arise for farmers, labourers as modern harvesting techniques enter farmsAccording to The Express Tribune, Khanewal, a key wheat-producing region, has historically depended on manual harvesting, where large group...
World’s first 100% electric cruise ship revealed — can carry 1,900 guests at seaA German company has unveiled the first all-electric cruise ship. This massive vessel, named Project Vision, will carry 1,900 guests. It ai...
Green crackers offer 30 per cent lower emissions; experts say they are 'less harmful, not safe'Green crackers are now available in Delhi-NCR for Diwali. These specially formulated fireworks reduce pollution by up to 30 percent. They u...
Justice Oka highlights the interconnection between environmental justice and social justice at Climate Change ConferenceFormer Supreme Court judge Abhay S Oka says environmental issues impact human lives. He links environmental protection to social justice, c...
NGT bans all protests at Jantar Mantar with immediate effectThe green panel said the continuance of the use of the area by protestors was in violation of environmental laws including Air (Prevention ...
All aircraft compliant with noise pollution norms: DGCA to NGTAviation regulator DGCA has told the National Green Tribunal that all aircraft operating from India were compliant with noise standard requ...
All aircraft compliant with noise pollution norms: DGCA to NGTThrust reversal, also called reverse thrust, is the temporary diversion of an aircraft engine's exhaust so that it is directed forward, rat...
Govt notifies environment norms for new gensets
Govt spells out stricter norms for gensets to curb pollutionThe Centre has notified new stringent environment standards for electricity generators running on Liquid Petroleum Gas/Natural Gas, Diesel ...
NGT asks HP to impose Rs 500 on cars near Shimla's Mall RoadIn a bid to make Shimla free of traffic congestion, the National Green Tribunal has directed Himachal Pradesh government to impose an envir...
PIL seeks to restrain functioning of India Cements factoryA Public Interest Litigation has been filed at the Madras High Court bench here, seeking to restrain functioning of the captive thermal pow...
- Air far from clean, city noisy too
The city's air is 10 times more polluted than is acceptable, according to a recent air and noise pollution study conducted over one year at...
Delhi Metro phase III construction to start on a green noteDelhi Metro’s going green. After bringing down the number of vehicles on the road, the Metro is hoping to keep pollution levels down.