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Scientists say ozone loss could have been spotted in the 1950s, because today’s layered satellite tools reveal that industrial chemicals were already thinning the atmosphere long before the Antarctic hole was foundA new study reveals that ozone depletion might have been detectable in the 1950s, predating widespread CFC use. Carbon tetrachloride, an in...- Blue crabs were first found in Italy's Adriatic in 1949; 74 years later, they exploded, cut clam output 90%, and pushed 160 km up the Po RiverAmerican blue crabs, famed for their presence in coastal cuisine, are now making an alarming, unprecedented journey deep into Italy's Po Ri...
- Right to walk, but where? Supreme Court ruling shines light on Delhi's footpathsDelhi's Supreme Court ruling declares walking on footpaths a fundamental right, yet citizens face daily struggles with damaged, missing, or...
- Yoga may improve sperm quality, reduce DNA damage in infertile men: AIIMSYoga offers significant benefits for male fertility. A 12-week yoga program improved sperm quality and reduced oxidative stress and DNA dam...
- Quote of the day by Sir David Attenborough: “The question is, are we happy to suppose that our…’ – Naturalist on stewardship, conservation and responsibilitySir David Attenborough, a renowned nature communicator, urges us to consider the future of wildlife. His words question our willingness to ...
- China’s EV boom is cleaning the air, and may have prevented 262,000 deathsElectric vehicles are proving to be life savers. Studies show China's shift to electric cars has prevented thousands of premature deaths. A...
- Delhi Air Quality Index average between January-May 2026 lowest in 8 years barring 2020: Commission for Air Quality ManagementDelhi is breathing a little easier as air quality shows marked enhancement. The Commission for Air Quality Management has said that the ave...
- 11,000 litres of milk dumped into Narmada; netizens furiousA viral video shows nearly 11,000 litres of milk being poured into the Narmada river, sparking outrage. Critics condemn the act as harmful ...
- Re-imposed ban on construction activities in Delhi and NCR: Centre to Supreme CourtThe apex court in its November 24 order had re-imposed the ban on construction activities in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) an...
- Why should Delhiites suffer very poor air quality?: SC"Why should Delhiites suffer this severe and very poor air quality?" the apex court asked. "This is the national capital. Look at the signa...
- Farm fire share in Delhi's pollution 40 per cent, but oppositions in denial: Gopal RaiAccording to the Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality monitor, SAFAR, the share of stubble burning in Delhi's pollution rose to 40 perce...
- New computer model can predict India's pollution levels months earlierThe new model could allow the government to forecast aerosol pollution conditions in winter and accordingly improve plans for pollution con...
- 9,100 died in ‘gas chamber’ last year in DelhiData show a consistent rise in deaths due to respiratory diseases between 2009 and 2011, going up from 5,328 to 8,590.
- Ministries pooling data to account for environmental damage in GDPThe work has just started on the system which can eventually yield benchmarks such as sustainability index and biodiversity index.
- One third of people cannot see Milky Way due to light pollutionThe artificial brightening of night sky is profoundly altering fundamental human experience- the opportunity to view the sky above in eveni...
- Government says WHO report on pollution misleading, will release data to give 'whole picture'Western countries focus more on India and some other countries and not themselves; key factors also missing from reports, says Javadekar.
- Air pollution worsens heart disease: StudiesBreathing in polluted air is injurious to your heart. Growing evidence suggests that microscopic particulate matter (PM) comprising constru...
- Misleading statistics can’t cut Gurgaon’s air pollutionGoing by government numbers, Gurgaon is not among India’s most polluted cities. But if numbers from private organizations are taken into ac...
- BJP promises to address air pollution issue if voted to powerWith a WHO survey finding Delhi air as the most polluted, BJP today promised take a number of pro-active steps to save the national capital...
- PM wants proper system for computing green GDPThe Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has asked the ministry of statistics & programme implementation (MoSPI) to work out a system for computin...
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