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In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planetChemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TF...11 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST- 7 air-purifying indoor plants that you must add to your home immediatelyBringing air-purifying plants indoors enhances home environments. Plants like Devil's Ivy, Snake Plant, and Peace Lily offer beauty and cle...04 Jun, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
- Megacity heatwaves are now a fatal nightmareCities are becoming dangerous places at night due to rising temperatures. Lack of cool nights strains the body, increasing risks of serious...03 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
- 7 indoor plants you must keep in bedroom to attract positive energy and get better sleepBedrooms are personal sanctuaries for rest and rejuvenation. Introducing plants can enhance this space. Plants improve air quality and fost...25 May, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
- How Karnataka's Dr Sameer Nair is growing 30 tonnes of chemical-free Kesar mangoes on barren rocky land using Israeli technologyDr. Sameer Nair, an Ayurvedic healer from Belagavi, has embraced agricultural innovation by establishing a vibrant Kesar mango orchard. Uti...25 May, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
- DND-Jewar Airport high-speed corridor to boost Delhi-NCR connectivity, ease traffic congestionA significant infrastructure project, the DND-Faridabad-Sohna Access Controlled Highway, is rapidly progressing to ease Delhi-NCR traffic a...19 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
- Delhi air pollution update: Govt introduces new 100 GSM rule for green nets to fight construction dustDelhi green nets: Delhi has introduced a new minimum quality standard for the green nets used at construction sites after pollution authori...12 May, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
- Why Pouring Boiling Water Into Your Yard Drain Can Quietly Make Things WorseA clogged outdoor drain signals a larger stormwater issue, as runoff from impervious surfaces carries debris and overwhelms drainage system...05 May, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- 2,792 MoUs of Rs 3.53 lakh crore inked during 2-day Vibrant Gujarat Regional ConferenceSouth Gujarat's Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference saw the signing of 2,792 MoUs worth Rs 3,53,306 crore, projected to create 2.82 lakh di...02 May, 2026, 04.32 PM 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
- Amazon signs $30 million deal to buy carbon credits from Indian rice farmersAmazon has signed a $30 million (around ₹280 crore) agreement with the Good Rice Alliance, backed by Bayer, Temasek’s GenZero and Shell, to...22 Apr, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- Earth Day 2026: How Canadian cities are turning April 22 into action, from clean-ups to climate learningEarth Day 2026 sees Canadians actively participating in environmental protection. From Quebec's wildlife cleanup to British Columbia's shor...22 Apr, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
- World Earth Day 2026: Theme, significance, history and why it is celebrated across the globeWorld Earth Day 2026: Observed annually on April 22, Earth Day mobilizes around a billion people globally to address environmental protecti...22 Apr, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
- Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...11 Apr, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- Why battery recycling units across India are harmful for children and pregnant womenA new study by Toxics Link reveals alarming lead contamination in soil surrounding battery recycling units across India, with levels signif...09 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
- High lead levels found in soil near battery recycling units in several parts of India: StudyA new study reveals alarming lead contamination in soil surrounding battery recycling facilities in Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Utta...08 Apr, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
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