UK, France and other European countries dumped 200,000 radioactive waste barrels in the Atlantic from 1946 to 1993. What happens now?From 1946 to 1993, several European nations including the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and German...
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In 1882, Portugal built a water-powered lift up the Bom Jesus hillside; the unusual system still climbs the slope using gravity instead of motorsThe Elevador do Bom Jesus in Portugal showcases enduring ingenuity, operating on the remarkable principle of water power since its inceptio...
21 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
In 1980s, sea otters gradually returned to California's coastlines after being nearly extinct. Their return restored kelp forests, reduced carbon emissions and floodingOnce hunted to extinction for their pelts, sea otters gradually returned to the Californian coastlines. Their comeback reduced the sea urch...
20 Sep, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Divers crushed millions of purple urchins with hammers; What happened next surprised researchers as California’s lost Kelp forests are showing signs of recoveryCalifornia's kelp forests are witnessing a remarkable comeback due to dedicated restoration efforts. Divers have been diligently smashing m...
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In 2018, Deloitte redesigned London's New Street Square with around 6,300 plants and 600 sit-stand desks. 8 years later, 365 bike spaces and a 1,100m² gym have reshaped office lifeDeloitte's London campus achieved WELL Building Standard certification in 2018. The project integrated environmental design and a wellbeing...
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In 2019, Pennsylvania completed AMD abatement at Fran Camp Run No. 2 Mine, restoring 1.4 miles of Cooks Run. 7 years later, pH and metal impairments were finally clearedAn abandoned Pennsylvania coal mine cleanup project significantly improved Cooks Run water quality. The 2019 abatement project addressed ac...
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Best Air Purifiers Under Rs 5000 for Clean Indoor AirLooking for an air purifier but worried about the budget? Don’t worry, we cover you with some of the best options for air purifiers under R...
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Best Air Purifiers under Rs 15000Winters have arrived, and so needs an effective air purifier. Air purifiers are an effective solution to purify indoor air pollution. Read ...
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Best Air Purifiers for Homes under Rs 20000If you are contemplating buying an air purifier based on its price and filtration technology, this article can help you. Read this article ...
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Gopal Rai launches Green War Room to monitor, combat air pollution 24X7This war room will work from the seventh floor of the Delhi Secretariat where a 12-member team comprising environment scientists and other ...
03 Oct, 2022, 03.10 PM IST
Real estate developers in NCR take measures to reduce pollutionTata Projects, which is executing the new parliament building project, is using prefabricated blocks constructed kilometres away — the ston...
23 Nov, 2021, 10.58 PM IST
Supreme Court questions Delhi govt, DDA over proposed amendments in DMPThe bench issued show cause notices to Sharma and Gupta asking them to explain why contempt of court action be not initiated against them f...
09 Feb, 2018, 02.44 PM IST
SC wants to know whether government has policy on smog; Government wants 48 hoursSG Ranjit Kumar sought 48 hours to get back to the court on this when a bench, led by Chief Justice of India T S Thakur, wanted to know if ...
09 Nov, 2016, 12.48 AM IST
Don't treat us strangers to Delhi: National Green Tribunal to Delhi governmentNGT has pulled up the govt for its lackadaisical approach in implementing the green panel's directions to curb vehicular pollution in the c...
01 Mar, 2015, 12.40 PM IST
- Pollution levels dip since mining closure in Goa: Data
Citing the data measured till Feb, Environment Minister Alina Saldanha told the House that the pollution levels showed a downward trend.
11 Apr, 2013, 11.15 AM IST
Pollution levels dipped since mining closure in Goa: DataPollution levels in the iron ore belts of Goa dropped considerably after mining activity was banned in September last, bringing them within...
11 Apr, 2013, 11.15 AM IST
- Delhi becomes country's first city to introduce CNG-electric hybrid bus
The national capital on Friday became the first city in the country to introduce environment friendly low-floor CNG-electric hybrid buses h...
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