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Jackie the celebrity bald eagle died of bird flu, California officials confirmJackie, a well-known bald eagle from Big Bear Lake, passed away due to bird flu. A necropsy revealed that bird flu caused severe complicati...- Jackie the Big Bear bald eagle’s cause of death revealed after months of mystery; what wildlife officials foundJackie, the beloved bald eagle famed for her live nest broadcasts, sadly succumbed to avian influenza last August. The illness led to grave...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 18,300 sq ft fortress, infinity pool, glass walls: Inside the $47 million Beverly Hills mansion where Taylor Swift shot Patient ZeroAt the MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor Swift unveiled her latest music video for 'Patient Zero,' a captivating narrative of a toxic romance ...
- TERI study finds CNG has lower lifecycle environmental burden than EVs under India's current power mixAs India steps up efforts to accelerate electric mobility and reduce its dependence on imported crude oil, a new study by The Energy and Re...
- Indian recyclers seek government intervention on EU waste ban proposalIndia's federal Ministry of Commerce and Industry is engaging with the EU regarding proposed metal waste export restrictions. The European ...
- EU waste proposal would ban India from importing bloc's metal scrapIndia will face import restrictions on EU metal waste starting May 2027. The European Commission proposed this new law, affecting aluminium...
- Mix 1/2 cup vinegar with 2 tbsp pumice instead of powdered cleanser; the gritty homemade mixture can remove stains or polish surfacesNatural ingredients can transform your household cleaning routine into a healthier and eco-friendly practice. With vinegar's proven antibac...
- In 1945, U-864 Nazi submarine carrying 67 tonnes of mercury sank near an Scandinavian island, 81 years later it's still threatning NorwayA German U-boat sunk off Norway in 1945 is still posing an environmental challenge because it may contain up to 67 tonnes of mercury. The w...
- The 9/11 dust is still making people ill: Ground Zero cancer cases up 75% in three years, more than 57,000 diagnosedCancer diagnoses among Ground Zero exposed individuals have risen sharply. Northwell Health reported a seventy-five percent increase in cer...
- 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...
- At 18, this Irish student invented plant-based plastic that doesn't just biodegrade; it is designed to break down microplastics tooA creative solution emerges from Ireland, where a student has pioneered Eco Purge, a biodegradable substance that emits enzymes aimed at de...
- Why battery recycling is crucial for protecting local ecosystems and securing a sustainable clean energy futureImproper disposal of used batteries can lead to environmental hazards due to toxic metals contained within them. Recycling these batteries ...
- 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...
- RMIT engineers mixed 1% recycled cigarette butts into fired-clay bricks, and the bricks matched standard strength while cutting firing energy by 10%In Melbourne, engineers are pioneering a groundbreaking technique to integrate discarded cigarette butts into building bricks. This eco-fri...
- In 1886, Gilman grew from a mining camp into a Colorado mining town; after contamination concerns in 1984, remaining residents were removed in 1985Nestled high in the Rockies, Gilman, Colorado, was abandoned due to severe mining contamination. Years of mining left the land marred by to...
- In 1913, lead turned Picher from Oklahoma farmland into a town of about 14,000; more than a century later, the town has no permanent residents, and toxic chat piles remain in Ottawa CountyPicher, Oklahoma, experienced rapid growth as a mining hub following the discovery of lead and zinc in 1913. However, this prosperity came ...
- In 2000, University Of Illinois researchers searched 1,000 trillion DNA molecules for lead-sensitive DNA. 9 years later, their lab reported DNA sensors with sensitivity as low as 11 parts per trillion for toxic metals in drinking waterLead detection may soon look very different from a trip to the laboratory. Researchers at the University of Illinois developed a DNA lead s...
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