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RADIOACTIVE WASTE DUMPING IN ATLANTIC
From 1946 to 1993, the UK, France, Switzerland and others dumped 200,000 radioactive waste barrels in the Atlantic. Decades later, scientists are investigating the potential radioactive threat.From 1946 to 1993, several European nations including the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and German...- EU waste proposal would ban India from importing bloc's metal scrapIndia will face import restrictions on EU metal waste starting May 2027. The European Commission proposed this new law, affecting aluminium...
- Alabama dumped 16,000,000 used oyster shells from restaurants into the sea. What happened next surprised researchers in development of new coastal lines, marine life, and cleaner waterOyster shells are being repurposed along the Gulf Coast to restore essential marine ecosystems. By forming a strong foundation for new oyst...
- In 2018, Buffalo moved 56,000 cubic yards of mud dug from its waterways to Unity Island; habitat quality rose 128.8%, and fish species doubledOnce thought to be lifeless, the Buffalo River is undergoing a remarkable transformation, showcasing the power of ecological restoration. E...
- Savannah turned 160,000 cubic yards of mud removed from its harbor into an 8-acre island; birds built more than 300 nests there in the first seasonNestled in Georgia, a harbor island crafted from dredged mud has become a refuge for over 300 bird families. This artificial sanctuary serv...
- An Ohio plant takes 190,000 tons of unwanted food a year instead of sending it to landfill; what comes out is pipeline-ready renewable natural gasIn St. Bernard, Ohio, a groundbreaking facility is turning food waste into renewable natural gas through anaerobic digestion. This efficien...
- What To Do With Coconut, Flowers & Prasad After Ganpati Visarjan 2026? Know What To Keep, Reuse Or CompostGanpati Visarjan is not only about immersing the idol of Lord Ganesha. Devotees also need to decide what to do with the coconut, flowers, p...
- Portland man buys 1.2 acres for his family’s dream home. Then he discovered up to 75,000 illegally dumped tiresIn Southeast Portland, Khanh Tran's ambition to build his family's dream home faces an unexpected challenge. He uncovered thousands of ille...
- US pilot turns 60 tons of old boats into cement fuel as 200,000 fiberglass hulls face retirement every yearThousands of old fiberglass boats are difficult and expensive to recycle, leaving many destined for landfills or abandonment. A Rhode Islan...
- Georgia engineers transform a 7,000-pound old wind turbine blade into a pedestrian bridge in Atlanta and also made bicycle shelters and playground equipmentsA retired wind turbine blade now serves as a pedestrian bridge in Atlanta's Beaverbrook Park. This project demonstrates reusing old turbine...
- Marie Curie's inspiring quote about science: 'My experiments proved that the radiation of...' explains why patience, precision, evidence and experiment can lead to major discoveriesMarie Curie quote today: Marie Curie's words highlight scientific discovery through patient observation and testing. Her experiments proved...
- In 2014, Minneapolis demolished the Metrodome and diverted more than 80% of the stadium from landfill, including 80,000 tons of concrete and 4,500 tons of steelThe demolition of the Minneapolis Metrodome set a remarkable benchmark, with over eighty percent of its materials recycled, diverting numer...
- The Atlantic’s hurricane season has gone eerily quiet as El Nino crushes storms before they formThis year's Atlantic hurricane season shows an unprecedented lack of storm activity, largely due to the strong influence of El Nino. The co...
- Before Bittu Tabahi, actor Madhavan had praised an Andhra man's fight to clean an ancient stepwell. 300 volunteers came forward to helpA social media post by Abbayi Kanth highlighted the alarming state of a historic temple well in Andhra Pradesh, which had turned into a sev...
- Australian researchers turned discarded mine pipes into artificial dens for an endangered marsupial; cameras caught northern quolls using themResearchers are testing plastic pipes within mining waste to create artificial dens. These structures aim to protect endangered northern qu...
- In 2009, researchers in Spain mixed grape waste with slate mining waste and created a soil-like material that could help barren mine dumps grow plantsResearchers in north-west Spain are turning grape waste into a soil-like material by mixing grape marc compost and vermicompost with barren...
- New Jersey sank 397 obsolete army tanks and armored vehicles from 1994 to 1997 in 40 to 140 feet of water; a five-year study found 432,000 animals of 145 species per square metre of reef habitatIn a remarkable initiative, obsolete US Army tanks were intentionally submerged off the New Jersey coast, creating vibrant artificial reefs...
- In 1991, Berkeley transformed a landfill into Cesar Chavez Park. 35 years later, the former dump is a scenic waterfront park with an annual kite festival for localsAtlas Obscura identifies César Chávez Park as a former landfill that hosts an annual kite festival and notes that the Berkeley Kite Festiva...
- Who is Bittu Tabahi, the 21-year-old BSc student from Madhya Pradesh who is going viral for cleaning the garbage-filled Ajnar river with his bare hands, earning nationwide praise and recognition from CM Mohan Yadav for his efforts?A young student single-handedly cleaned a garbage-choked river over seven months. His persistent efforts restored a section of the Ajnar ri...
- Mary Kathleen’s uranium town still had 212 homes when its mine closed in 1982; the company settlement was dismantled and auctioned off in 1983Mary Kathleen was once a thriving community centered around a uranium mine in Queensland, complete with schools, a cinema, and numerous hom...
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