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In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...- Australia sues consumer goods giant 3M over 'forever chemicals'Australia is suing US company 3M for AU$2 billion. The lawsuit concerns contamination from firefighting foam containing 'forever chemicals'...
- Hong Kong fire claims 128 lives, dozens still missing as city reels from its deadliest blaze in decadesA devastating fire in Hong Kong has claimed 128 lives, marking the city's deadliest blaze in almost eight decades. Rescue operations are co...
- Hong Kong fire: Did a cigarette spark the blaze? Viral video shows worker smoking before tragedyA devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, claimed at least 55 lives. Dozens were injured, and hundreds were displaced. The...
- India makes progress towards complete phase-out of Ozone-depleting HCFCsIndia has achieved significant progress in phasing out hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs), exceeding Montreal Protocol targets by achieving 6...
- Is your home making you sick? Scientists reveal scary new link between everyday products and deadly diseasesHealth news: A study reveals that exposure to PFAS chemicals may alter genes. These changes are linked to serious illnesses. Firefighters f...
- France’s largest tap water ban exposes global threat of ‘forever chemicals’A tap water ban in eastern France due to high PFAS levels has spotlighted the dangers of these "forever chemicals." The contamination, link...
- Stallion India Fluorochemicals IPO to open on Jan 16 with price band of Rs 85-90/shareStallion India Fluorochemicals has set a price band of Rs 85-90 per share for its IPO launching on January 16, targeting Rs 199.45 crore at...
- Unsung heroes of Los Angeles wildfires: The Super Scooper planes that are being used to douse the flamesAs the wildfires eventually resulted in a huge destruction in the Los Angeles, at the same time, there were some specific kind of planes wh...
- UP to deploy all-terrain vehicles for a safe and green Mahakumbh 2025The UP government is deploying four all-terrain firefighting vehicles at the Mahakumbh 2025 to ensure a safe event. These vehicles, costing...
- Indian ship captain, crew win 'exceptional bravery' awards for Red Sea rescueCaptain Avhilash Rawat and his crew of an oil tanker, 'Marlin Luanda', have been awarded the International Maritime Organisation's 2024 Awa...
- Indian firms sign pacts at POWERGEN expo in USIndian companies are exploring business and collaboration opportunities in the power generation sector at the POWERGEN International Expo i...
- Soon, Delhiites can get live practical simulated training experience on how to control fireDelhi Fire Service (DFS) is setting up two virtual training centers to improve fire safety in the city. These centers will provide fire saf...
- All fired up: This Gujarat-based firm is making ‘NewAge,’ innovative fire trucksFounded in 1960 in Gujarat’s Surendranagar, NewAge Fire Fighting introduced a series of product innovations over the years, which helped in...
- After strong re-rating, 4 stocks from 2 sectors turn outperformers. What's in store ahead?After witnessing a strong re-rating for 5 years, companies with strong brands in different sectors, still coming under the umbrella of cons...
- Readjustment of re-rating complete; 4 stock ideas with strong brands from 3 sectorsAfter witnessing a strong re-rating for 5 years, companies with strong brands in different sectors but still coming under the umbrella of c...
- PFAS: What is it? Read its toxic nature and adverse consequencesHere's all one requires to know about PFAs, often known as "forever chemicals". These are found in the air, water, soil, sediments, and rai...
- Eight ships from Indian Navy, Coast Guard avert environmental disaster; douse fire on oil vesselThe New Diamond -- a 20-year old very large crude carrier (VLCC) controlled by New Shipping -- was carrying around 2,70,000 tonnes of Kuwai...
- 16 dead in US military plane crash in Mississippi, say reportsThe incident took place around 4 pm (2100 GMT), the Clarion-Ledger said, noting that firefighters sprayed the aircraft with huge layers of ...
- 'Blast in AC compressor may have led to Mumbai highrise fire'The massive blaze in a high rise here that killed seven people and injured 18 others was caused apparently by a blast in an air-conditioner.
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