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Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster actionLondon's climate week saw an event on extreme heat cancelled due to the venue being too hot, highlighting the urgent reality of global warm...
India mandates Air Suvidha self-declaration for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countriesIndia has reactivated the Air Suvidha portal for travelers from Ebola-affected regions, streamlining health checks with an online declarati...
For years it was ignored. Now scientists say this gas may be the major contributor to air pollutionUrban air pollution science has uncovered a surprising shift. A long-ignored gas, nitric oxide, may influence aerosol particle formation in...
Anxious about ageing? Worrying about growing older may actually accelerate the process; here are ways to slow it downWorrying about ageing itself might be accelerating the process, a study on midlife women suggests. Beyond common factors like sun exposure ...
When trees become citizens: A lesson in redefining progressIn a move that elevates environmental stewardship to policy, the Canadian municipality of Terrasse-Vaudreuil has granted trees legal rights...
A red alert over France, and heat that may rewrite the record booksFrance is grappling with an intense and early summer heatwave, with millions sweltering under record-breaking temperatures. Fifty-four depa...
Aravalli Biodiversity Park helps Delhi retain 3 million litres of rainwater, reduce flooding: StudyDelhi's Aravalli Biodiversity Park is a vital green lung, retaining nearly three million litres of rainwater annually and significantly red...
Rajasthan CM flags off electric buses under PM e-Bus Sewa schemeRajasthan's Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma launched 29 electric buses in Jaipur and 18 in Bhilwara, marking the introduction of electric c...
Delhi bans entry of non-BS VI commercial vehicles from Nov 1 to curb winter pollutionDelhi is gearing up for winter with new pollution control measures. Older commercial vehicles from outside the city will be banned from Nov...
Tata's iPhone parts factory faces India health probe after farmer contamination complaintsA health probe is underway into liquid discharge from Tata's iPhone parts factory in Hosur. Farmers report skin issues and contaminated far...
Put a freeze on extreme heat: Why India needs more than just heatwave warningsIndia faces severe heatwaves. Dangerous heat now affects large areas with little relief. This crisis demands action beyond meteorology. Hea...
A hidden pollution story emerged from 19 years of rain and cloud samples on one mountainPollution prediction study: Mount Washington's extreme environment yielded a 19-year record of rain and cloud water, revealing crucial poll...
World's largest air purifier: Inside China's 20-storey tower designed to clean 10 million cubic metres of air a dayA colossal air purification tower in China, standing over 100 meters tall, has shown promising results in tackling smog. Researchers report...
Climate change, pollution push oceans to tipping point, UN report saysA new UN report reveals a "deepening crisis" in ocean health, driven by climate change, pollution, and overfishing. Rising sea levels, acid...
Carbon monoxide levels register gradual rise in Delhi in first five months this year: DataDelhi's carbon monoxide levels have shown a steady rise this year, with monthly averages reaching their highest in years until May. This tr...
Govt to formulate plan to stop incidents of stubble burning: Agriculture ministerThe Indian government will create a plan to end stubble burning. This initiative aims to improve air quality in Delhi-NCR and protect soil ...
Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutinyNew power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by ...
IIT Madras develops indigenous pilot plant to process 100 tonnes of eWaste per yearIIT Madras researchers have created a pilot plant in Tiruchirapalli. This facility can process 100 tonnes of electronic waste annually. It ...
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...
AIIMS study shows how air pollution can damage placenta, restrict fetal growth and change babies before they are bornA new study reveals that air pollution significantly damages the placenta, restricting fetal growth and increasing pregnancy complications ...