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UK to Dispose of 140 Tonnes of Radioactive Plutonium at Sellafield for Long-Term Safety
The UK government has announced its decision to dispose of 140 tonnes of plutonium stored at the Sellafield site in Cumbria. The material, accumulated over decades as a by-product of nuclear fuel reprocessing, will now be immobilised into a stable, ceramic-like form and prepared for long-term geological disposal. The move is aimed at addressing saf...
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In Big Relief To Mayawati, Supreme Court Disposes Of Petition In Statues Case
Observing that the matter is too old, the Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed of a petition filed against former UP Chief Minister Mayawati for building her life-size statues in the state with crores in public money.
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Must-Have Household Essential: Get Up To 65% Off On Paper Rolls, Garbage Bags And More On Flipkart
Stock up on biodegradable garbage bags, tissue paper, aluminium containers, and more while saving big. Flipkarts latest deals offer up to 65% off on a wide range of paper and disposable household care products.
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Bhopal Gas Tragedy Waste Disposal: Cops File Cases Against Protestors
Madhya Pradesh police have registered five cases against protesters in Pithampur of Dhar district who opposed the planned disposal of 337 tonnes of toxic waste linked to the Bhopal gas tragedy in their town.
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2 Men Set Themselves On Fire To Protest Disposal Of Union Carbide Waste
Two men set themselves ablaze in Madhya Pradesh's Pithampur on Friday during a protest against the disposal of hazardous waste from Bhopal's Union Carbide factory. The men suffered burn injuries and have been hospitalised.
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40 Years On, Union Carbide Toxic Waste Set To Travel 250 Km For Disposal
The work to remove 377 metric tonnes of hazardous waste from the now-defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal has got underway ahead of its planned disposal near Indore.
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What Is Kessler Syndrome And Why It Has Scientists Worried For Future Of Space
Kessler Syndrome is a hypothetical scenario proposed by NASA scientist Donald J. Kessler in 1978.
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IndiGo Passenger Serving 'Chai' On Flight Goes Viral, Internet Reacts
The video captures two men strolling down the aisle of an IndiGo airplane, casually serving tea in disposable cups
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Food Authority Seeks Quarterly Reporting Of Expired, Rejected Food Products To Stop Resale
The FSSAI initiative will enable real-time tracking of rejected or expired goods and their subsequent disposal or auction for non-human consumption purposes.
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Japan To Name And Shame Those Breaking Garbage Rules
Japan has long been regarded as one of the cleanest countries on the planet, having a strict waste disposal policy.
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"Mind Your Business," Say Nainital Tourists, Asked To Use Dustbin
A heated argument broke out at Nainital's Lovers' Point when tourists were asked to dispose of their trash responsibly. Watch the viral video.
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Supreme Court Orders Creation Of Dedicated Cells For Mercy Petition Disposal
The Supreme Court on Monday passed a slew of directions for early disposal of mercy petitions filed by convicts.
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High Court Raps Madhya Pradesh For "Inertia" Over Union Carbide Toxic Waste
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to dispose of the toxic waste lying at the now-defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal, and said even 40 years after the gas disaster, the authorities are in a "state of inertia".
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Environmental Impact of ISS Deorbit in 2031 Raises Concerns on Oceans and Atmosphere
The International Space Station (ISS) is set for a controlled deorbit in 2031, with plans to disintegrate over the South Pacific's remote Point Nemo. While NASA’s approach aims to reduce risks, concerns have been raised about the environmental impacts. Researchers highlight potential effects on Earth’s upper atmosphere, which remain poorly unde...
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Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis
Research published in Biology Letters has examined the ability of mealworms to break down plastics, including disposable face masks. According to the study, it takes 100 mealworms about 138 days to consume a single polypropylene mask. The findings indicate that while insects like mealworms can eat and degrade plastics, their slow consumption rate m...
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UK to Dispose of 140 Tonnes of Radioactive Plutonium at Sellafield for Long-Term Safety
The UK government has announced its decision to dispose of 140 tonnes of plutonium stored at the Sellafield site in Cumbria. The material, accumulated over decades as a by-product of nuclear fuel reprocessing, will now be immobilised into a stable, ceramic-like form and prepared for long-term geological disposal. The move is aimed at addressing saf...
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In Big Relief To Mayawati, Supreme Court Disposes Of Petition In Statues Case
Observing that the matter is too old, the Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed of a petition filed against former UP Chief Minister Mayawati for building her life-size statues in the state with crores in public money.
-
Must-Have Household Essential: Get Up To 65% Off On Paper Rolls, Garbage Bags And More On Flipkart
Stock up on biodegradable garbage bags, tissue paper, aluminium containers, and more while saving big. Flipkarts latest deals offer up to 65% off on a wide range of paper and disposable household care products.
-
Bhopal Gas Tragedy Waste Disposal: Cops File Cases Against Protestors
Madhya Pradesh police have registered five cases against protesters in Pithampur of Dhar district who opposed the planned disposal of 337 tonnes of toxic waste linked to the Bhopal gas tragedy in their town.
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2 Men Set Themselves On Fire To Protest Disposal Of Union Carbide Waste
Two men set themselves ablaze in Madhya Pradesh's Pithampur on Friday during a protest against the disposal of hazardous waste from Bhopal's Union Carbide factory. The men suffered burn injuries and have been hospitalised.
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40 Years On, Union Carbide Toxic Waste Set To Travel 250 Km For Disposal
The work to remove 377 metric tonnes of hazardous waste from the now-defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal has got underway ahead of its planned disposal near Indore.
-
What Is Kessler Syndrome And Why It Has Scientists Worried For Future Of Space
Kessler Syndrome is a hypothetical scenario proposed by NASA scientist Donald J. Kessler in 1978.
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IndiGo Passenger Serving 'Chai' On Flight Goes Viral, Internet Reacts
The video captures two men strolling down the aisle of an IndiGo airplane, casually serving tea in disposable cups
-
Food Authority Seeks Quarterly Reporting Of Expired, Rejected Food Products To Stop Resale
The FSSAI initiative will enable real-time tracking of rejected or expired goods and their subsequent disposal or auction for non-human consumption purposes.
-
Japan To Name And Shame Those Breaking Garbage Rules
Japan has long been regarded as one of the cleanest countries on the planet, having a strict waste disposal policy.
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"Mind Your Business," Say Nainital Tourists, Asked To Use Dustbin
A heated argument broke out at Nainital's Lovers' Point when tourists were asked to dispose of their trash responsibly. Watch the viral video.
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Supreme Court Orders Creation Of Dedicated Cells For Mercy Petition Disposal
The Supreme Court on Monday passed a slew of directions for early disposal of mercy petitions filed by convicts.
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High Court Raps Madhya Pradesh For "Inertia" Over Union Carbide Toxic Waste
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to dispose of the toxic waste lying at the now-defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal, and said even 40 years after the gas disaster, the authorities are in a "state of inertia".
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Environmental Impact of ISS Deorbit in 2031 Raises Concerns on Oceans and Atmosphere
The International Space Station (ISS) is set for a controlled deorbit in 2031, with plans to disintegrate over the South Pacific's remote Point Nemo. While NASA’s approach aims to reduce risks, concerns have been raised about the environmental impacts. Researchers highlight potential effects on Earth’s upper atmosphere, which remain poorly unde...
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Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis
Research published in Biology Letters has examined the ability of mealworms to break down plastics, including disposable face masks. According to the study, it takes 100 mealworms about 138 days to consume a single polypropylene mask. The findings indicate that while insects like mealworms can eat and degrade plastics, their slow consumption rate m...
