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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...- Ice that cannot melt is here, scientists invent jelly ice to make life easy for youScientists have developed 'jelly ice,' a reusable and compostable alternative to traditional ice, addressing the problem of meltwater. Made...
- The strawberry’s unstoppable rise should worry usThis expansion, driven by innovations in plastics and jet fuel, has led to significant plastic pollution and pesticide use, challenging sus...
- Scientists race to discover depth of ocean damage sparked by LA wildfiresTracy Quinn, president of Heal the Bay, assessed the damage from the Palisades Fire, noting hazardous ash and debris contaminating the Paci...
- Fast fashion report cards show what’s really in your clothesShein is the biggest user of polyester and its use of recycled polyester is less than 1%.
- In a first, DPCC to study microplastics pollution in River Yamuna, Delhi's soil, foodThe river water and the adjacent soil are contaminated with various pollutants, including heavy metals. In this study, the effects of seaso...
- The Secret of Dust Revealed: What's dust, where it come from & how to deal with itDust is not always bad. There is emerging evidence that some “filth” is beneficial as it may help your immune system and reduce allergy ris...
- Troubled by dust? 1/3 of it originates at home, includes skin cells and decomposing insectsWet mopping also removes fine dust left behind by sweeping or vacuuming.
- 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...
- NGT directs CPCB to recover fine from Amazon, Flipkart for excessive plastic packagingCPCB has earlier told the NGT that e-commerce giants need to fulfil their extended producer responsibility under the Plastic Waste Manageme...
- Plastic 'has entered' Antarctic terrestrial food chain
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