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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- A 15-year-old from Ontario built a bionic underwater “robot turtle” that detects what is quietly killing our seas and just won $50,000 for itA young innovator has created BURT, a robotic turtle that moves quietly underwater. This AI-powered machine mimics natural swimming to obse...09 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
- Solar farms could be disrupting bird and bat migration, new studies revealSolar farms, vital for clean energy, are inadvertently harming migrating birds and bats. Their reflective surfaces mimic lakes, luring wild...07 May, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
- Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...30 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
- Weak grid infrastructure, land access, financial barriers for developers slowed PM-KUSUM's progress: StudyIndia's flagship PM-KUSUM solar program for farmers faces significant challenges. Weak grid infrastructure, funding issues for small develo...14 Apr, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
- As Trump throws lifeline to coal plants, critics warn of higher costs and health risksUnder the Trump administration, coal power is making a comeback, as plans to phase out coal plants are being scrapped. This change is desig...09 Apr, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- CAQM decides against imposing GRAP in Delhi despite air quality slipping to poor categoryDelhi-NCR's air quality dipped into the 'poor' category, with the AQI reaching 266 due to an early morning dust storm. However, the Commiss...03 Apr, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
- Ghazipur fire: Delhi Environment minister asks pollution panel to impose Rs 50 lakh fine on EDMC"We had asked the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to submit a fact-finding report. They have submitted a detailed report today which poin...30 Mar, 2022, 03.20 PM IST
- Centre’s new anti-pollution panel seeks more teethET gathers that the CAQM has pointed out to the Centre that it is short of powers necessary to check the violation of pollution norms and h...19 Jan, 2021, 09.50 AM IST
- Parliamentary panel to discuss air pollution in Delhi on WednesdayAn official message communicated to panel members stated that representatives of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Ministry of Env...19 Nov, 2019, 08.48 PM IST
- Air pollution: NGT slaps 25 crore fine on Delhi governmentA bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel also asked the AAP government to furnish a performance guarantee of Rs 25 crore.03 Dec, 2018, 04.46 PM IST
- Par panel perturbed over underutilisation of pollution control fundGiven the pollution situation in the country, reduction and underutilisation of funds for pollution abatement is "least desirable", the pan...18 Mar, 2018, 12.50 PM IST
- Parliamentary panel backs pitch for 50% hike in budget for pollution controlThe parliamentary standing committee on science and technology, environment and forests has recommended an increase of about 50% in the min...14 Mar, 2018, 08.24 AM IST
- Panel slams green ministry for failing to curb pollution11 May, 2016, 03.05 AM IST
- Environment Ministry pulled up for 'poor' performance in controlling pollutionThe Parliamentary Standing Committee said that whether it was air, water or noise pollution, it has gone beyond permissible limits during t...10 May, 2016, 10.57 AM IST
- Strange that environment ministry not accepting studies linking mortality to pollution: PanelA house panel on Monday said it was "strange" that environment ministry was not ready to "accept" studies linking mortality with air pollut...27 Apr, 2015, 10.31 PM IST
- NGT committee to determine cause of Ganga pollutionThe order for formation of the panel was issued by principal bench of the tribunal, headed by chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar.13 Feb, 2014, 05.01 AM IST
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