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In 1969, Chicago mother of seven lost her husband to lung cancer and saw her kids suffer from respiratory issues. She used family's heath crisis to expose toxic neighbourhood, became the mother of environmental justice movement- In 2019, a Texas fisherwoman won the largest ever settlement of $50 million in a citizen suit in the history of US Clean Water Act in fight against a plastic giant
- US midterms 2026: Why AI data centres, power bills and water use are becoming local election issues
- Why is the haze so bad in Southeast Asia this year?Indonesia's prolonged wildfires have blanketed Southeast Asia in hazardous haze, driving respiratory illness cases higher, disrupting fligh...15 Oct, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- SC calls for safer firecrackers, voluntary restraint over curbsThe Supreme Court called for a balanced approach to firecracker usage during discussions on air pollution. Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasi...13 Oct, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
- NHRC has grown into trusted address for aggrieved: Chief Justice of India Surya KantChief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant said the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has grown into a trusted institution for the numbe...12 Oct, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
- Groundwater near Kumbh Mela site in Nashik shows high levels of cancer-linked toxin: SANDRPGroundwater in Ambad in Maharashtra's Nasik shows acute toxic contamination in laboratory testing, with levels of cancer-linked chemicals 1...11 Oct, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares 8-step 'power morning routine' to improve digestion, boost immunity and get glowing skinSamantha Ruth Prabhu once shared an 8-step power routine which she follows daily without fail. It can improve your mental health and also k...10 Oct, 2026, 06.19 PM IST
- Weather today: Check latest IMD prediction for rain, temperature and AQI updates for Delhi, Mumbai, Patna, UP, Uttarakhand, Himachal and other placesIMD weather forecast for October 10, 2026, predicts rain and thunderstorms in several states, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu and parts of nor...10 Oct, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
- These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 20% return in 1 year, according to analystsThe mayhem in the market is likely to continue, at least for the short-term. Nothing has changed in terms of the known headwinds: The US-Ir...08 Oct, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
- Red light over Delhi's 'green' crackersSupreme Court has allowed the use of specified green firecrackers this festive season, regulating their hours of use. The court is still de...05 Oct, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- In 2015, Bill Gates backed a Seattle-based company that turned human waste into drinking water and Electricity. Now it has secured $500 million from investors, and earns nearly $100 million a yearThe Omniprocessor, developed by the Seattle-based Janicki Bioenergy with support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, came to the lime...03 Oct, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
- ET Business Excellence & Leadership Summit 2026: Celebrating visionaries redefining growth & leadershipThe ET Business Excellence & Leadership Summit 2026 brought together leaders to discuss brand development, innovation, and sustainability. ...02 Oct, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
- California prepares to add microplastics to Candidate Chemicals List on Oct. 1California is getting ready to add microplastics to its Candidate Chemicals List, marking another step in the state’s decade-long attempt t...30 Sep, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
- Earth’s 7 of 9 Planetary Boundaries have been breached: Amazon, oceans and climate are among systems under pressure as situations continue to worsenEarth's natural systems face mounting pressures, with seven of nine planetary boundaries now breached. The Planetary Health Check 2026 high...30 Sep, 2026, 08.09 PM IST
- In Iowa, soaring cancer rates emerge as a key midterms issueCancer has emerged as an unusual bipartisan campaign issue in Iowa’s midterm races as the state confronts the second-highest cancer rate in...29 Sep, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
- Why is Trump administration looking to implement new lower fuel economy standards in US?New lower vehicle fuel economy standards are being set by the Trump administration. The move will reduce the technology costs of the automa...28 Sep, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
- Rs 57 lakh remote job vs Rs 68 lakh Bengaluru offer: Techie asks if the difference is worth the travel from Madurai every weekA software engineer earning Rs 57 lakh at a fully remote startup is considering a Rs 68.2 lakh base-and-bonus offer from a public US SaaS c...28 Sep, 2026, 07.49 PM IST
- Rs 57 lakh remote job vs Rs 68 lakh Bengaluru offer: Techie in Madurai plans 20-hour weekly train commute, asks if it’s worth itA tech professional in Madurai is weighing a Rs 57 lakh fully remote job against a Rs 68 lakh Bengaluru offer. The new role offers a Staff ...28 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
- In 1976, American animator Bob Boyle helped launch a campaign against Hudson River pollution. 39 years later, EPA's cleanup had removed more than 3 million cubic yards of PCB-contaminated sedimentIn 1976, American animator Bob Boyle helped launch a campaign against Hudson River pollution. The record shows that Robert H. “Bob” Boyle w...21 Sep, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
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