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California prepares to add microplastics to Candidate Chemicals List on Oct. 1- 5 Students from West Bengal developed an AI tool to detect early signs of oral cancer using just a smartphone. Their simple school project has now turned into tackling a global oral health problem
- Two 14-year-old Arizona schoolboys built robot to remove microplastics from water using LEGO, duct tape and pool noodles
- In 1972, Chicago began digging 110 miles of sewer tunnel up to 300 feet down; 50 years on, the Deep Tunnel has captured more than a trillion gallons of combined sewageChicago's Deep Tunnel project has been a vital safeguard for Lake Michigan over the past fifty years. Initiated in 1972, this impressive 11...26 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
- No plastic, only bamboo and wood pulp: How a Bengaluru NIFT alumnus built a sustainable packaging business with Rs 2 crore monthly revenueVaibhav Anant, a NIFT alumnus, founded Bambrew, a green-tech startup in Bengaluru. This company manufactures biodegradable and plastic-free...04 Aug, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
- In 1900, Chicago made its river flow backward to keep sewage out of Lake Michigan, redirecting the water toward the Mississippi Basin insteadChicago reversed its river flow in the late 1800s to protect its drinking water. This engineering feat sent waste away from Lake Michigan a...24 Jul, 2026, 05.51 PM 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
- 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
- Glass Vs Copper Vs Plastic water bottles: Is your choice making you sick? Understanding the secret dangersChoosing the right water bottle is more than a matter of convenience—its material can affect safety, taste, and health. Copper bottles offe...06 Jan, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
- Something more harmful than cholesterol and BP is haunting your heart: Cardiologist warns of a chilling risk lurking in the bloodstreamA new study in The New England Journal of Medicine has revealed microplastics embedded within the artery plaques of more than half of 257 h...25 Oct, 2025, 01.48 PM IST
- Weak bones and rapid aging cause identified - microplastics in human bonesA recent review reveals the alarming presence of microplastics in human bones, cartilage, and intervertebral discs, triggering inflammation...26 Sep, 2025, 02.39 PM IST
- That couch or toaster could be risky — study finds health hazards at homeA University of Birmingham study indicates that most indoor microplastics in settled dust arrive from synthetic fibers and fragments, like ...23 Sep, 2025, 11.43 PM IST
- Parasites, chemicals, and plastic waste: Bear Grylls, who even consumed elephant dung juice to survive, dubs UK tap water 'horrendous'A new report reveals concerns about the quality of British tap water. It highlights the presence of parasites, cancer-causing chemicals, an...11 Apr, 2025, 02.43 PM IST
- Pepsi and Coca-Cola misleading public about plastic bottles: Lawsuit claimsLA County alleges that PepsiCo and Coca-Cola have misled the public about the recyclability of their plastic bottles, causing significant e...01 Nov, 2024, 08.32 AM IST
- FSSAI launches project to address microplastic contamination in Indian food productsFSSAI launched a project to tackle microplastic contamination in food, starting in March. The initiative involves collaboration with key re...18 Aug, 2024, 04.13 PM IST
- Delivery boxes unhealthy: Nutritionist calls out Swiggy and Zomato over plastic containers; Zomato CEO respondsCelebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho recently called on food delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato to switch to biodegradable, non-plastic c...20 Jun, 2024, 12.34 PM IST
- World Earth Day 2024: Date, significance, and why Planet vs Plastics is theme of this year. What can you doEarth Day promotes environmental protection and sustainability. EARTHDAY.ORG advocates for a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040 an...22 Apr, 2024, 12.52 PM IST
- Study finds how oceans release microplastics into atmosphere20 Aug, 2023, 03.32 PM IST
- Microplastics : What are they, its harmful impact and solutionMicroplastic pollution has become a major environmental and health concern due to their proliferation in oceans and their presence in every...05 Jun, 2023, 05.56 PM IST
- View: Climate change poses grave risks to life, limb and livelihoodsWhen plastics replaced glass, porcelain and metal to make containers, buckets, plates and innumerable industrial and household items, no on...22 Apr, 2021, 09.30 AM IST
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