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RTI exposes nearly 50 tonnes of untreated waste in Kedarnath, could pose massive threat to fragile ecosystem
The volume of untreated waste has been steadily rising, with 13.2 tonnes generated in 2022, increas…
Talking to your child like they’re a kid? Here’s why you might be doing more harm than good
Children are capable of understanding complex issues and can contribute insights on important topic…
OPINION: How green motivators are shaping consumer choices — a fresh look at Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory
Originally developed to explain workplace motivation, Herzberg’s theory can also shed light on how …
Are your green firecrackers really ‘green? Here’s all you need to know before doing your Diwali shopping
Compared to traditional firecrackers, green ones do reduce pollutants, but let’s be clear: they’re …
Popular leave-on cosmetics such as sunscreen and lip balms may pose a hidden microplastic risk, scientists warn
Leave-on skincare products contain microplastics that may harm health and the environment, accordin…
What is ‘greenwashing’ and why is the Consumer Protection Authority cracking down on it?
Ever noticed products advertising themselves as "green" or "natural"? India's CCPA issues new guide…
Plastic giant Tupperware is on its knees: is this good or bad for the environment?
Tupperware's recent bankruptcy filing has shocked us, mothers, and environmentalists alike. But is …
Katy Perry is being accused of environmental infringement by Spanish authorities over shooting "Lifetimes" music video near a protected area
Hit-making singer Katy Perry is no stranger to controversy, but this time, it’s not her music that’…
Ever wondered what climate change "sounds" like? This six-minute orchestral piece was made from decades of climate data!
Nagai's aim was to convey the complexities of climate change through music, using publicly-availabl…
All Indian salt and sugar brands have microplastics, notes a recent study
The highest levels of microplastics were found in iodised salt, in the form of multi-coloured thin …
PTI
Harvard study links exposure to air pollution in infancy to reduced earnings in adulthood
The findings of this study indicate an urgent need for the creation of stringent national air quali…
Why did the latest Economic Survey of India heavily shun the ‘Western ways’ of climate action?
India has criticised the Western climate approach as "alarmist" and unsustainable, instead advocati…
Why is a music festival causing controversy in Goa?
The Sunburn festival, scheduled in South Goa in December 2024, sees opposition over relocation, tic…
Groundwater temperatures could rise several notches by 2100, making it too hot to drink for millions!
Groundwater, the Earth's largest source of unfrozen freshwater, is under threat. As our planet heat…
Can you name these new space trash constellations? 10 new signs highlight consequences of space garbage
Each of these ten "trash constellations" represent a different consequence of space pollution. "The…
Tesla found a way to get out of environmental regulations at its Texas gigafactory
Tesla's Texas gigafactory was exempted from Austin's local environmental regulations thanks to a ne…
Grace Eliza Goodwin
How RFK Kennedy Jr. turned from tragedy and tumult to environmentalism before becoming the face of vaccine skepticism
Born into privilege, RFK Jr. spiraled after his father's murder. He later reinvented himself.
Brent D. Griffiths
Toxic chemicals in your car seats could be increasing risks of cancer, study warns
Have you been harbouring the misimpression that the worst thing that could happen to you while comm…
Where Biden and Trump stand on major issues like the economy, Ukraine, and immigration
Here's the key differences between Joe Biden and Donald Trump on the economy, climate, immigration,…
Grace Eliza Goodwin
Daphne du Maurier's The Birds predicted environmental crisis 70 years ago
Alfred Hitchcock's adaptation, The Birds, celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2023. Revisiting …