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CMFRI scientists crack genetic code of Asian green mussel

According to the scientists, the genome assembly of green mussels will emerge as a valuable tool fo…

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Indoor air pollution poses greater health risk than outdoor: Experts

Studies done in Delhi have shown that women's average exposure to high levels of black carbon (wome…

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Air pollution kills thousands in Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata every year: Lancet study

New research reveals a terrifying truth: over 7% of daily deaths in 10 major Indian cities are attr…

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Pesticides are leaving lasting behavioural changes through generations of fish, study finds

Even minute pesticide exposures during development can trigger lasting behavioural changes in fish.…

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President Droupadi Murmu takes stroll on Puri beach, stresses need to protect, conserve environment

In a post on 'X', she said oceans and the rich variety of flora and fauna have suffered heavily …

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The most common type of EV battery is a growing source of 'forever chemical' pollution, scientists say

Scientists found PFAS used in lithium-ion batteries in air, water, snow, and soil near chemical pla…

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Delhi to have odd-even vehicle norms from November 13 to 20 to curb pollution

The Delhi government on Monday decided to reintroduce the odd-even rule from November 13 to 20 in v…

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This UK company is selling chips in a fully biodegradable “paper” bag; is this the future of single-use packaging?

The plastic alternative can be recycled, re-pulped, composted, and even breaks down in anaerobic en…

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2 teens won $50,000 for inventing a device that can filter toxic microplastics from water

Two 17-year-olds created a new device to successfully filter microplastics from water using ultraso…

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OPINION: Ecofeminism — a diversified perspective on Mother’s Day

It's been over forty years since Francoise D’Eaubonne introduced the term "ecofeminism" with the pu…

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Planting trees and bushes along highways can significantly cut local motor pollution levels, study finds

It is common to see plants at Indian traffic medians wilting away for lack of care, or even destroy…

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China plans to float nuclear reactors in disputed South China Sea; Analysts see it 'risky for environment'

The US military warned that China is moving forward with developing floating nuclear reactors in th…

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Banned cancer-causing additives have been found in commercial floor covers — here’s another reason why that's concerning

In order to convert polymers into actual usable products, manufacturers add certain chemicals to al…

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OPINION: Planet vs Plastics — A multi-stakeholder approach to clean up the Earth

Life cycle assessment of plastic reveals that petroleum-based plastics can be recycled three to fou…

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The US is under pressure to lead the way in reducing plastic pollution but it keeps making more of it

World leaders are negotiating a treaty to end plastic pollution, and the US is under pressure to st…

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Gas stoves create more nanoparticle pollution than a busy street with diesel and gas cars, study finds

The study's findings reveal that gas stove emissions can be 10 to 100 times higher in concentration…

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80% plastic pollution could be eradicated by 2040 with appropriate policy changes: UNEP report

To slash plastic pollution by 80 per cent globally by 2040, the report suggests first eliminating p…

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Air pollution: Centre orders ban on non-essential construction work in Delhi-NCR

Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 402 at 5 pm. At a meeting to review the air quality…

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India's most polluted cities in 2023

Air pollution is a growing concern in India, affecting the health and well-being of millions of cit…

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The most polluted countries in the world: A global environmental concern

Air pollution is a pressing global issue that affects both developed and developing nations. Using …