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From 2018 to 2022, more than 200,000 Break Free From Plastic volunteers audited waste in 84 countries; 56 companies produced more than half of all branded plastic pollutionA recent investigation highlights that fifty-six companies are behind the majority of branded plastic waste, with Coca-Cola at the forefron...
The humble flyswatter is disappearing, and our gadgets may be making us less handyA simple encounter with Kolkata youngsters reveals how everyday tools such as the humble flyswatter are disappearing as technology replaces...
In 2006, Hawai‘i listed Waipā Stream, after dense hau bush trapped sediment and blocked fish. Today, restoration cut average turbidity by 62% and restored native fish passageWaipā Stream restoration efforts significantly improved water quality and aquatic habitats. Invasive hau bush removal and feral pig control...
A 1,000x computing speed boost could make quantum machines more reliable by tackling one of their biggest problems; here’s howSwedish researchers have developed a new technique for quantum operations. This method performs certain advanced operations over a thousand...
The art of disciplined engineering: Jacob Jose on systems, scale, and the power of purpose-led innovationMarking National Engineers’ Day, Methods India’s Jacob Jose unpacks Indo-Japanese synergies, heavy engineering breakthroughs, and why the u...
70 per cent of change in winter pollution in north India explained by western disturbances: StudyWestern disturbances may explain seventy percent of winter air pollution variations. More frequent storms typically bring cleaner air to no...
Karnataka environment minister Ramalinga Reddy orders inspections of Bengaluru STPs, sets compliance deadlineMinister Ramalinga Reddy ordered intensified inspections for sewage treatment plants across Bengaluru. BWSSB and KSPCB must ensure all STPs...
Aluminum foil in your hair before bed: Here's how it works, how to use it safely and why this unusual nighttime trick is gaining attention for frizz control and hair shapingAluminum foil before sleeping is gaining attention as an unusual nighttime hair trick that may help reduce frizz, limit hair movement and p...
Red Fort blast suicide bomber stored urine in polythene: NIA finds PDF with instruction on how to make a bomb using urineThe NIA chargesheet says Red Fort blast accused Umar-un-Nabi stored urine in a polythene bag while hiding in Nuh. The agency also cited a P...
FATF issues global alert on money laundering and fraud risks in gaming, gambling; publishes new risk indicatorsThe FATF is alerting countries about criminal abuse in gaming and gambling sectors. Criminals use gambling platforms for money laundering a...
In 2020, Jason Momoa made one Aloha J collection a beneficiary of Sustainable Coastlines Hawaiʻi. 6 years later, the group had cleared 670,875 pounds of debris in HawaiiJason Momoa’s Aloha J collection from Da Hui was created with a purpose beyond clothing, supporting efforts to protect Hawaii’s oceans and ...
At California’s McCormick and Baxter Superfund site, a pilot study used hybrid poplars to treat polluted groundwater; runoff from the planted system held 99% less contaminationPoplar trees are playing a key role in detoxifying polluted groundwater at a previous industrial site. Through this innovative pilot projec...
Lucknow tops clean-air rankings; Delhi betters Mumbai and BengaluruLucknow secured the top position in the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2026 rankings. Madhya Pradesh cities like Indore, Jabalpur, and Bhopal also ...
India's clean air rankings are out: Lucknow, Rourkela & Kalinga Nagar emerge at the top; see which cities made the list & which landed at the bottomLucknow, Rourkela, and Kalinga Nagar received awards for their clean air initiatives. These cities were honored for their performance under...
In Florida’s Everglades, Burmese pythons are helping scientists track pollutionIn Florida's Everglades, Burmese pythons are unexpectedly aiding scientists in pollution research. By accumulating harmful substances like ...
Nitin Gadkari says old vehicle owners allowed to fit a Rs 5,000 device from IIT Delhi that can make BS-III, BS-IV diesel trucks, buses meet BS-VI emission levelsUnion Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that owners of old diesel trucks and buses will be allowed to retrofit their vehi...
Rio to take a leaf out of Gujarat's 'Green' playbookGujarat's innovative emissions trading system has achieved significant pollution reduction. This successful model is now being adopted by o...