"A ray of hope": PM Modi hails 'Namami Gange Abhiyan' initiative for saving trapped Gangetic dolphin in UP"India's first Ganga dolphin rescue ambulance played a huge role in this. Built under the 'Namami Gange Abhiyan', it reached there as a ray...
31 May, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
The Earth Prize 2026 winners: Indian teens develop tamarind-based solution to remove microplastics from waterThree Indian teenagers have earned international acclaim for developing "Plas-Stick," a biodegradable solution to remove microplastics from...
23 May, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
A simple diving trip led an 18-year-old to build a system to pull plastic from the oceanInspired by a beach clean-up day, an 18-year-old innovator envisioned a groundbreaking solution for ocean pollution. By applying his unders...
21 May, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
You have been eating plastic for years; this fermented Korean food might finally help you fight backSouth Korea kimchi research benefits: Scientists have discovered a special bacterium in kimchi. This tiny microbe can attach to nanoplastic...
19 May, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Holding stocks is harder than finding them: 10 mid- and small-caps stocks that may be worth holding on toHolding a stock is not an act of blind faith. It is not refusing to change one’s mind. It is not averaging down because the stock has falle...
17 May, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Scientists just found a smelly algae that eats microplastics, and it could save your drinking waterScientists are developing algae to tackle microplastic pollution in drinking water. This orange-scented algae repels water, causing micropl...
13 May, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
Apple to invest Rs 100 crore in India renewable energy expansionApple is expanding its renewable energy investments in India with an initial Rs 100 crore investment in collaboration with CleanMax. This i...
07 May, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Apple to invest Rs 100 crore in India renewable energy expansionApple is investing Rs 100 crore in India to boost green energy. The company is partnering to develop over 150 MW of renewable capacity. Ini...
07 May, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
The ancient miracle tree that filters your tap water better than any man-made system ever couldNew research published in ACS Omega reveals that Moringa oleifera seeds can remove over 98 percent of harmful microplastics, including dang...
01 May, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
How to Wash Dark Clothes Without Losing Their ColorDark clothes lose their appeal quickly due to improper washing. Experts reveal hot water and long wash cycles accelerate dye fading. Opting...
23 Apr, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Iran war promises green edge for Asia as plastic packaging runs shortThe Iran war's disruption of plastic supplies has unexpectedly boosted demand for eco-friendly paper packaging, with inquiries tripling for...
15 Apr, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Cold Water Laundry Secret: The Only Simple Way To Stop Synthetic Microfibers From Breaking DownWashing clothes in cold water significantly reduces the release of synthetic microfibers, tiny plastic fragments that pollute waterways. St...
03 Apr, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
India, France to engage with like-minded nations to bolster talks for legally binding instrument to end plastic pollutionIndia and France will constructively engage other like-minded countries to strengthen the negotiations for an international legally binding...
15 Jul, 2023, 03.44 PM IST
India generates 3.5 million tonnes plastic waste annually: Environment MinisterSpeaking at the launch of mascot 'Prakriti' to spread awareness among masses about small changes that can be sustainably adopted in lifesty...
05 Apr, 2022, 08.19 PM IST
Global plastic pollution may be nearing irreversible tipping pointCurrent rates of plastic emissions globally may trigger effects that we will not be able to reverse, argues a study by an international tea...
04 Jul, 2021, 12.47 PM IST
View: Government should stop dithering from banning single-use plastic. There are enough innovative alternativesThere are hundreds of solutions & alternatives to single-use plastics that are ready now, or in the pipeline.
05 Oct, 2019, 06.10 AM IST