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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...
16 Feb, 2025, 11.41 AM IST
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%.
28 Jul, 2023, 09.57 AM IST
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...
19 Dec, 2021, 05.25 PM IST
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...
29 Sep, 2021, 03.46 PM IST
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.
27 Sep, 2021, 07.11 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
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...
12 Sep, 2020, 12.00 PM IST
Plastic 'has entered' Antarctic terrestrial food chain24 Jun, 2020, 11.20 PM IST