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Carbon monoxide levels register gradual rise in Delhi in first five months this year: Data- 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 planet
- Namami Gange: Industrial pollution flowing into Ganga down nearly 60 per cent since 2017
- AIIMS study shows how air pollution can damage placenta, restrict fetal growth and change babies before they are bornA new study reveals that air pollution significantly damages the placenta, restricting fetal growth and increasing pregnancy complications ...08 Jun, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
- 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...05 Jun, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
- Quit metro life for a smaller city? Here’s the real money math Indians must check before movingMany are trading metro life for tier 2 cities, seeking better quality of life, cleaner environments, and reduced stress. While income may f...18 May, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
- What happens if you drive without a gas cap?Forgetting your gas cap might seem minor, but it allows toxic fuel vapors to escape, contributing to air pollution. This oversight can also...14 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
- AAP indulging in 'dangerous vendetta politics': Raghav Chadha after meeting President MurmuRajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has accused the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab of political vendetta. He alleges state machinery is bein...05 May, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
- As Yamuna chokes, political heat rises in Mathura ahead of 2027 UP electionsThe deteriorating condition of the Yamuna river in Mathura is becoming a significant political issue ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assemb...03 May, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
- Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia. Soaring fuel prices could blunt impactUkrainian drones are hitting Russian oil facilities deep inside the country. These attacks aim to cut funding for the war. While the econom...02 May, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
- 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...01 May, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
- Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
- Dyson HushJet Purifier Compact review: Designed for modern indoor air needsThe Dyson HushJet Purifier Compact is a premium air purifier designed for India’s worsening urban air quality, combining a compact, redesig...28 Apr, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
- Scientists have discovered that cocaine-powered super salmon live longer and swim faster than normal salmonScientists found Atlantic salmon exposed to cocaine swam further and lived longer. This study highlights how drugs in waterways change aqua...25 Apr, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
- Vaishno Devi offerings case exposes toxic metal in silver: How this adulterant, if present in your jewellery, can damage lungs, kidneys & raise cancer riskA major controversy has emerged at the Vaishno Devi Temple after investigations found that much of the “silver” donated by devotees contain...21 Apr, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
- Vaishno Devi 'silver' offerings scam: Mint finds toxic fake metal in donationsSilver offerings at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine are not pure silver. Assayers found offerings contained only 5-6% silver, with the rest being ...21 Apr, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
- NAACP sues Musk's xAI, alleging illegal operation of gas turbinesThe NAACP has sued xAI and its subsidiary MZX Tech, alleging they illegally operated gas turbines to power a data centre in Mississippi wit...15 Apr, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
- The Surprising Reason Your Clothes Might Be Shedding More Than You ThinkLaundry habits can harm the environment. Washing synthetic clothes releases tiny plastic fibers called microfibers into our water. These fi...14 Apr, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
- Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...11 Apr, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- Why battery recycling units across India are harmful for children and pregnant womenA new study by Toxics Link reveals alarming lead contamination in soil surrounding battery recycling units across India, with levels signif...09 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
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