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We had got things so wrong on pollutionFirecrackers are continuously burst during Diwali, contributing to significant air pollution in India. This practice leads to toxic air con...- India leads on non-animal testing and its draft lab animal rules threaten to undo thatIndia's draft Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules 2026 proposes significant changes to animal research regulations and oversight. It all...
- In 1997, Sweden used copper-smelting slag beneath a road near Luleå; after 10 years, copper, nickel and zinc leaching had declined below recommended thresholdsA decade-long study in Sweden investigated the environmental effects of incorporating copper slag in road construction. The researchers obs...
- Oregon City Newport on high alert, issues evacuation order over possible ammonia leakAmmonia is a colorless gas with a sharp odor. High levels of exposure can cause skin, eye and throat irritation, according to the Centers f...
- Australia’s 1,140-tonne, 79-meter shipwreck gets transformed into the largest floating mangrove forest, creating a haven for marine wildlifeAn abandoned ship called the SS Ayrfield in Homebush Bay has become a unique floating forest. Once a coal transport vessel, the ship was le...
- Trump says Camp Lejeune settlement payments could speed up, but there’s a catchPresident Donald Trump has promised to speed up Camp Lejeune settlement payments for veterans and families affected by contaminated drinkin...
- Toledo hazmat incident in Ohio: What is glycidyl methacrylate chemical and how does it impact? Check symptomsOhio fire department said symptoms of overexposure include headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting. It advised residents to con...
- In 2019, a Texas fisherwoman won the largest ever settlement of $50 million in a citizen suit in the history of US Clean Water Act in fight against a plastic giantDiane Wilson, a Texas fisherwoman and a passionate advocate for the environment, has been at the forefront of the battle against plastic po...
- World Health Organization informs countries to improve efforts to prevent lead exposureThe World Health Organization (WHO) urges countries to expand their efforts to prevent lead exposure, especially to children who are vulner...
- White vinegar washing machine cleaning hack: How much to use, when to avoid it and safety tips to knowUsing white vinegar in your laundry routine can be quite beneficial. It naturally softens fabrics and helps neutralize unpleasant odors, ma...
- Dr Pal warns of serious illness from bitter lauki or bottle gourd juice, recalls Ayushmann Khurrana wife's health scareDr Pal has warned that bitter lauki, or bottle gourd, juice can cause severe vomiting and gastrointestinal bleeding due to cucurbitacin, a ...
- A secret nuclear city was built under Greenland's ice by the USA. In 1967, it was abandoned but something dangerous got left behindNASA rediscovered the remains of Camp Century, a secret US military base buried beneath Greenland’s ice, during a 2024 research flight. Bui...
- Groundwater near Kumbh Mela site in Nashik shows high levels of cancer-linked toxin: SANDRPGroundwater in Ambad in Maharashtra's Nasik shows acute toxic contamination in laboratory testing, with levels of cancer-linked chemicals 1...
- Genetically modified microbe could help make Mars habitable, researchers sayAt Pioneer Labs, a biotech startup based in Emeryville, Calif., researchers have engineered a bacterial strain that can grow under simulate...
- It’s safety first for gas suppliers at Semicon IncSuppliers want detailed guidelines from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), without which they believe commercial hubs...
- Oregon teen faces serious charges, including domestic terrorism and attempted murder, after mixing hazardous chemical substances in school cafeteria; here's what we knowA teenager in Oregon is facing serious legal repercussions after an alarming incident at Benson Polytechnic High School. On September 8, 20...
- Does your cat eat the same food every day? New test finds 122 contaminants, nearly 28 times more mercury in someA recent investigation by Clean Label Project exposed alarming findings regarding cat food safety. Testing 100 products from 62 brands reve...
- Vinegar and 1/2 cup herbal tea make a floor cleaner; Mississippi State says peppermint adds antibacterial qualitiesMore households are turning to DIY floor cleaners made from vinegar and peppermint tea. While vinegar is known for its cleaning properties,...
- California prepares to add microplastics to Candidate Chemicals List on Oct. 1California is getting ready to add microplastics to its Candidate Chemicals List, marking another step in the state’s decade-long attempt t...
- In WWII, one Scottish island became a secret British bioweapon site, stayed toxic for 50 years. Now it is a popular tourist spotA picturesque island in the Scottish Highlands, degenerated into a contaminated wasteland during the Second World War. The British governme...
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