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In 1969, Nebraska buried much of its experimental nuclear plant beneath a 1.4-acre grassy mound: The reactor vessel remains underneath today- Rs 10 lakh investment, Rs 4 crore a year: How a Pune MBA dropout saved 12 lakh litres of water daily through his waterless car wash business.
- Almost three-quarters of England now in drought, UK government says
- Ethanol-blended fuel's use can impact environment, land-use patterns: ExpertsThe experts also highlighted that going forward, the government should decrease ethanol-blended fuel prices to compensate consumers for a d...10 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
- Violations in 'deep burial' of medical waste by 17 states, UTs: CPCB to NGTThe Central Pollution Control Board will act against states violating biomedical waste disposal rules. Many healthcare facilities across se...09 Aug, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
- Catch the rain, cherish the water: From source protection to community-led conservationIndia's drinking water security relies on protecting vital sources and community involvement. Government campaigns like 'Catch the Rain' pr...08 Aug, 2026, 08.27 PM IST
- Amazon behind massive private gas plant for new data centersPreviously filed permits for the plant show it would have 35 turbines and generate 7.65 gigawatts -- larger than any gas plant currently op...08 Aug, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
- Nitrate contamination in groundwater across 502 districts in 26 states, UTs : Govt tells Lok SabhaGroundwater in 502 districts across India exceeds safe nitrate levels. The Central Ground Water Board detected these high concentrations in...07 Aug, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
- Mysterious well in Gujarat’s Morbi keeps producing strange waves without earthquake; locals gather to witness the unusual phenomenonIn Morbi district, Gujarat, a newly built well is captivating locals with its ongoing ripples and water waves. Authorities speculate that t...07 Aug, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
- Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slams government on E20 rollout, says motivations clearly not environmentalCongress criticizes the E20 fuel rollout, questioning its environmental motivations. The party highlights significant water usage for ethan...06 Aug, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
- Kerala Weather Today: Orange alert in Kasaragod, Kannur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Alappuzha and more; check IMD forecastKerala Rain Alert: Kerala anticipates widespread rainfall starting Thursday, with intensified showers expected. The India Meteorological De...06 Aug, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
- Hidden world beneath the Persian Gulf? Scientists say a lost freshwater oasis may have sheltered early humansNew research suggests the Persian Gulf was once a green landscape. Underground aquifers may have fed freshwater springs, creating a habitab...04 Aug, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
- This 13-year-old teen in Oregon has invented a device that could solve one of the biggest problems facing farmers and food securityA young student has created a device that converts air moisture into usable water. This invention offers a sustainable solution for farmers...03 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- In 2002, China began building the South-to-North Water Diversion Project to carry Yangtze water north; it now reportedly serves 185 million people, but displaced at least 330,000China's extensive water diversion project moves vast amounts of water hundreds of miles. This infrastructure now benefits over 185 million ...31 Jul, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
- In the late 1990s, a hidden nanotechnology breakthrough helped clean dangerous chemicals from groundwaterJacqueline Quinn, inspired by her parents, pursued a career in science and engineering. She developed emulsified zero-valent iron, a ground...31 Jul, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
- No huge budget: Actor Madhavan salutes Tamil Nadu IAS officer for turning 1200 abandoned borewells into rainwater harvesting units; water level rises to 5 to 10 feetAn IAS officer transformed more than 1,200 defunct borewells into rainwater harvesting structures, a remarkable effort that drew appreciati...30 Jul, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
- Shocking Discovery: 300 WWII bombs found at former Athens airport site during massive redevelopmentNearly 300 World War II bombs and hazardous materials were found during soil cleanup. Oily waste from decades of airport operations also re...29 Jul, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
- CWRC orders Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs to Tamil Nadu; state may appealThe Cauvery Water Regulation Committee has ordered Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu. Karnataka plans to challenge this directive, c...28 Jul, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
- In 1996, an Indonesian farmer began planting banyan trees across barren hills, and 11,000 trees later, springs returned across 250 hectaresA farmer named Sadiman planted thousands of trees on barren land in Indonesia. His extensive planting of banyan and ficus trees revitalized...26 Jul, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- In 1984, Libya began building a 4,000-kilometer “river” beneath the Sahara; decades later, the incomplete network still supplies millions with waterLibya's massive underground pipeline system faces ongoing challenges and remains incomplete. This ancient water source is not being repleni...24 Jul, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
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