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SC asks CJ of Gujarat HC to register case to identify victims of 2022 industrial accident at pesticide plantThe Supreme Court has directed the Gujarat High Court to register a suo motu case. This action aims to identify victims of a 2022 industria...- Indian scientists develop a new concrete using human waste to make it significantly stronger than conventional cementScientists have found that biochar made from treated human waste, or faecal sludge, can partially replace cement in concrete and improve it...
- In 2020, Australian researchers burned discarded human hair into carbon dots for OLEDs; the dots reached 87% quantum yield, and rigid displays hit 700 cd/m²In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, discarded human hair has been converted into luminous carbon dots, now being explored for their ap...
- Why is scrapping ships in Bangladesh so deadly?Ship scrapping in Bangladesh is labor-intensive and hazardous work for thousands. International safety rules exist, but weak enforcement ca...
- Earlier in 2026, Amogy and 2G Energy tested hydrogen made from ammonia without storing the gas. 3 years later, their South Korea project is planned to scale from 1 MW to 40 MWEarlier in 2026, Amogy and 2G Energy demonstrated a different way of thinking about hydrogen power: instead of storing hydrogen gas in larg...
- In April 2023, an Indian plant began converting 2,000 metric tons of cashew residues monthly into marine fuel. Now, the refined oil has passed real-world ocean trials, linking a village waste stream to global shippingA plant near Hebri, India, converts cashew processing waste into biofuel and biochar. This facility now processes nearly two thousand metri...
- Nagpur breathed unsafe air half the summer, breached PM10 limits on 46 days: CREANagpur experienced toxic air for half the summer, exceeding safety standards. PM10 levels breached national benchmarks on 46 days between M...
- Ahead of Diwali season: Central Pollution Control Board opposes 'green crackers' production over prohibited barium nitrate usage; SC to settle the disputeSupreme Court will decide whether next-generation green firecrackers can be commercially produced in India after two central government bod...
- A $5 trillion idea to save energy is hiding in plain sightEnergy efficiency offers a simple, effective solution to rising global energy demands. This approach can create trillions in economic value...
- Trump administration eases limits on coal plants for emitting mercury, other toxinsThe Environmental Protection Agency has eased rules on mercury and toxic emissions from coal power plants. This move aims to support the fo...
- Dutch say Tata Steel coke plant must clean up or face closureDutch regulators have threatened Tata Steel Netherlands with substantial fines and potential closure of a coke plant in IJmuiden. The compa...
- India power ministry seeks 2-year delay for emission norms deadlineIndia's power ministry has sought a two-year extension from the environment ministry for utilities to install emission cutting equipment, a...
- Ban open burning of all wastes, says Kiran Mazumdar-ShawVehicle emission and burning of toxic waste are the key factors fuelling air pollution, says Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson and Managing Direct...
- Pollution authority orders BS-IV switch by April 1, auto industry says it's difficultTo check toxic emissions from heavy diesel vehicles, the Supreme Court-mandated Environment Pollution Control Authority recently directed m...
- 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...
- 30% green tax on diesel vehicles?The Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) has suggested that a green tax of 30% be imposed on diesel vehicles to check their numbe...
- Modern-day alternatives to petrol, dieselContemporary life is closely associated with the need to reduce risk and enhance dependability; hence, the surge in interest in alternative...
- Modern day fuel alternatives for nations keen on becoming energy independentContemporary life is closely associated with the need to reduce risk and enhance dependability; hence, the surge in interest in alternative...
- Kheda equals Europe in toxic gas emissionsThe per capita greenhouse gases (GHG) contribution of a small district like Kheda is equivalent to per capita GHG emission of entire Europe...
- Organic pollutants being promotedIndia subsidises and promotes production of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) throughout the country, allege environmentalists, even as ...
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