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In 1987, the world swapped ozone-destroying CFCs for safer refrigerants; nearly 40 years later, scientists found the switch had been quietly raining a forever chemical across the planetChemicals meant to protect the planet are now causing a new issue. Replacements for ozone-damaging CFCs are forming a stubborn chemical, TF...- Electric mobility key to long-term fight against air pollution: UNEP chiefA top UN official stresses electric mobility and mandatory vehicle emissions testing for long-term air pollution solutions. India's plan to...
- The ancient miracle tree that filters your tap water better than any man-made system ever couldNew research published in ACS Omega reveals that Moringa oleifera seeds can remove over 98 percent of harmful microplastics, including dang...
- Scientists warn over new forever acid in rain: All you need to know about itGlobal rainfall is increasingly contaminated with trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a persistent chemical raising concerns among scientists and r...
- Trump offers regulatory relief for coal, iron ore and chemical industriesPresident Trump is granting two-year regulatory relief to polluting industries like coal-fired power plants, reversing Biden-era environmen...
- IIT Guwahati develops method to convert methane and carbon dioxide into biofuel using bacteriaResearchers at IIT Guwahati developed a new method. They converted greenhouse gases into biofuel. The method uses bacteria. It offers a sus...
- IIT Guwahati develops tech to convert methane, carbon dioxide into eco-friendly biofuelResearchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a biological method to convert methane and carbon dioxide into biofuels using methanotrophic bac...
- The whole world is on alert because of a giant mercury bomb that is about to explodeA possible giant mercury bomb concealed in Arctic permafrost could prove to be a disaster. It is home to hazardous chemicals that could end...
- Tea leaf extract is the new answer to destroy lung cancer cellsNanoparticles derived from tea leaves can destroy cancer cells by up to 80%.
- Kamdhenu joins hands with Graphenstone to introduce eco-friendly paints in IndiaThe move is aimed at tapping the growing demand for high-quality, green paints in the country as a result of increasing consciousness among...
- From cultivation to consumer waste, here's how tobacco life cycle impacts usTobacco is often grown without rotation with other crops, so plants require intensive use of fertilisers & pesticides.
- Air pollution on equator affects ozone moreNew York, Nov 8 (IANS) Increase in air pollution in the regions near the equator has led to the formation of more total ozone worldwide, co...
- Smartphone batteries emitting over 100 toxic gases: ScientistsLondon, Oct 21 (IANS) Not just catching up fire or exploding as you sleep next to them, dozens of dangerous gases are being produced by the...
- IIT Kanpur study finds presence of PAH in Delhi's airThe government has submitted the draft report of the study, that was commissioned in 2013, to the apex court. But it has not yet been made ...
- Experts from Teri urge entrepreneurs to control toxic material discharge in AurangabadAround 40-50 industries in Waluj deal in Electroplating business and the main concern of the particular industry is to control toxic materi...
- Government to set up labs to test tobacco contents and emissionsIn phase-II, two more regional labs will come up in Central Drug Testing Laboratory, Hyderabad and Regional Drug Testing Laboratory in Chan...
- Delhi's air toxic in summer too: ReportsThe System of Air Quality Weather Forecasting and Research, reports the daily average PM2.5 levels going up from 80 micrograms per cubic me...
- Hookah smoke contains cancer-causing chemicalPeople who smoke a hookah or inhale secondhand hookah smoke may be exposing themselves to a cancer-causing chemical, a new study has warned.
- Stop household burning of rubbishStop household burning of rubbish. Household burning of rubbish adds to emissions and risks releasing toxic chemicals into the atmosphere.
- Organic pollutants being promotedIndia subsidises and promotes production of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) throughout the country, allege environmentalists, even as ...
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