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Haryana Doubles Fine For Stubble Burning, Rs 1.65 Lakh Collected In Fines
- Monday November 11, 2024
- India News | Asian News International
In a stricter move to curb air pollution, the Haryana government has doubled the fine for stubble burning, now for two acres of land the farmers will have to pay an environmental compensation fee of Rs 5,000 up from Rs 2,500
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Japan Launches World's First Wooden Satellite LignoSat into Space
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Japan’s LignoSat, the first wooden satellite developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, was launched on a SpaceX mission to the ISS. The satellite will orbit 400 km above Earth for six months, testing honoki wood’s durability against extreme temperatures and radiation. The team, led by astronaut Takao Doi, hopes to prove that wood can...
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RMIT University Develops Satellite Technology to Identify Plastic Waste on Beaches
- Monday November 4, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a satellite tool that can detect plastic waste on beaches from over 600 km above the Earth. This innovative technology uses variations in light reflection to identify plastic debris, offering a new approach to tackle the growing issue of plastic pollution. With millions of tonnes of plastic entering oc...
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Jamia Millia Islamia Invites Applications For MTech In Environmental Health, Risk
- Monday October 21, 2024
- Education | Edited by Rahul Kumar
Jamia Millia Islamia: The programme focuses on addressing major challenges such as water scarcity, pollution control, industrial safety, and occupational health, with particular relevance to the Indian context.
- www.ndtv.com/education
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Plastics In Lungs, Hearts, And Brains Of Newborns: New Research Uncovers Alarming Truth
- Wednesday October 16, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Researchers warn of potential long-term health effects, raising concerns about environmental microplastics and their impact on maternal and fetal health.
- www.ndtv.com
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Mercedes Gets Maharashtra Pollution Control Body Notice After Suprise Check
- Sunday September 22, 2024
- India News | Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose
Luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz has received a notice from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, accusing it of violating environmental rules
- www.ndtv.com
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Microplastics Invade Human Brains, Researchers Call For Global Emergency
- Thursday August 22, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The global use of plastic has led to severe environmental contamination, with microplastics now found in air, water, soil, food, and human organs, including the brain.
- www.ndtv.com
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Nepal Army Removes Human Remains And 11 Tonnes Of Garbage From Everest Region
- Thursday June 6, 2024
- World News | Press Trust of India
The Nepali Army conducted its fourth Mountain Cleaning Campaign in the Everest region, removing 11,000 kgs of waste and recovering the remains of five climbers.
- www.ndtv.com
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Earth Day 2024: All You Need To Know
- Sunday April 21, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Anoushka Sharma
Earth Day 2024: The theme this year is "Planet vs. Plastics," which aims to increase public awareness of the detrimental effects that plastic pollution has on both human and environmental health.
- www.ndtv.com
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Research Uncovers Wide Range Of Health Risks From Air Pollution
- Tuesday March 12, 2024
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Air pollution, world's top environmental health risk, causes diseases, loss of healthy years, and preventable deaths.
- www.ndtv.com
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New York City Considers Banning Detergent Pods To Fight Microplastic Pollution
- Tuesday February 13, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The use of alternative materials or refillable options could pave the way for a more sustainable laundry routine.
- www.ndtv.com
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Nearly 4,00,000 In Europe Died Due To Air Pollution In 2021: Report
- Saturday November 25, 2023
- World News | Reuters
Almost 400,000 deaths in Europe in 2021 were related to three main air pollutants and some could have been avoided if pollutants had been reduced to World Health Organisation-recommended levels, an EU report said on Friday.
- www.ndtv.com
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Understanding The Impact Of Air Pollution On Fertility; Here's What You Can Do
- Tuesday November 21, 2023
- Dr. Kshitiz Murdia
Pollution is not solely an environmental concern; it constitutes a severe threat to human health, including fertility and healthy reproduction.
- doctor.ndtv.com
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Microplastics Crisis Demands More Than Just Ocean Cleanups and Biodegradables, Says Expert
- Thursday November 16, 2023
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
In 2004, Professor Richard Thompson, a marine biologist from the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom, coined the term "microplastics."
- www.ndtv.com
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No Fireworks In Delhi, Mumbai Cricket World Cup Matches. BCCI Takes Environmental Stand
- Wednesday November 1, 2023
- NDTV Sports Desk
Owing to worsening levels of air pollution in Delhi and Mumbai, the BCCI has decided to ban the display of fireworks in the two cities for the remainder of the Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign.
- sports.ndtv.com
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Haryana Doubles Fine For Stubble Burning, Rs 1.65 Lakh Collected In Fines
- Monday November 11, 2024
- India News | Asian News International
In a stricter move to curb air pollution, the Haryana government has doubled the fine for stubble burning, now for two acres of land the farmers will have to pay an environmental compensation fee of Rs 5,000 up from Rs 2,500
- www.ndtv.com
-
Japan Launches World's First Wooden Satellite LignoSat into Space
- Wednesday November 6, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Japan’s LignoSat, the first wooden satellite developed by Kyoto University and Sumitomo Forestry, was launched on a SpaceX mission to the ISS. The satellite will orbit 400 km above Earth for six months, testing honoki wood’s durability against extreme temperatures and radiation. The team, led by astronaut Takao Doi, hopes to prove that wood can...
- www.gadgets360.com
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RMIT University Develops Satellite Technology to Identify Plastic Waste on Beaches
- Monday November 4, 2024
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Researchers at RMIT University have developed a satellite tool that can detect plastic waste on beaches from over 600 km above the Earth. This innovative technology uses variations in light reflection to identify plastic debris, offering a new approach to tackle the growing issue of plastic pollution. With millions of tonnes of plastic entering oc...
- www.gadgets360.com
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Jamia Millia Islamia Invites Applications For MTech In Environmental Health, Risk
- Monday October 21, 2024
- Education | Edited by Rahul Kumar
Jamia Millia Islamia: The programme focuses on addressing major challenges such as water scarcity, pollution control, industrial safety, and occupational health, with particular relevance to the Indian context.
- www.ndtv.com/education
-
Plastics In Lungs, Hearts, And Brains Of Newborns: New Research Uncovers Alarming Truth
- Wednesday October 16, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Researchers warn of potential long-term health effects, raising concerns about environmental microplastics and their impact on maternal and fetal health.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Mercedes Gets Maharashtra Pollution Control Body Notice After Suprise Check
- Sunday September 22, 2024
- India News | Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose
Luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz has received a notice from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, accusing it of violating environmental rules
- www.ndtv.com
-
Microplastics Invade Human Brains, Researchers Call For Global Emergency
- Thursday August 22, 2024
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The global use of plastic has led to severe environmental contamination, with microplastics now found in air, water, soil, food, and human organs, including the brain.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Nepal Army Removes Human Remains And 11 Tonnes Of Garbage From Everest Region
- Thursday June 6, 2024
- World News | Press Trust of India
The Nepali Army conducted its fourth Mountain Cleaning Campaign in the Everest region, removing 11,000 kgs of waste and recovering the remains of five climbers.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Earth Day 2024: All You Need To Know
- Sunday April 21, 2024
- Offbeat | Edited by Anoushka Sharma
Earth Day 2024: The theme this year is "Planet vs. Plastics," which aims to increase public awareness of the detrimental effects that plastic pollution has on both human and environmental health.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Research Uncovers Wide Range Of Health Risks From Air Pollution
- Tuesday March 12, 2024
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
Air pollution, world's top environmental health risk, causes diseases, loss of healthy years, and preventable deaths.
- www.ndtv.com
-
New York City Considers Banning Detergent Pods To Fight Microplastic Pollution
- Tuesday February 13, 2024
- Feature | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The use of alternative materials or refillable options could pave the way for a more sustainable laundry routine.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Nearly 4,00,000 In Europe Died Due To Air Pollution In 2021: Report
- Saturday November 25, 2023
- World News | Reuters
Almost 400,000 deaths in Europe in 2021 were related to three main air pollutants and some could have been avoided if pollutants had been reduced to World Health Organisation-recommended levels, an EU report said on Friday.
- www.ndtv.com
-
Understanding The Impact Of Air Pollution On Fertility; Here's What You Can Do
- Tuesday November 21, 2023
- Dr. Kshitiz Murdia
Pollution is not solely an environmental concern; it constitutes a severe threat to human health, including fertility and healthy reproduction.
- doctor.ndtv.com
-
Microplastics Crisis Demands More Than Just Ocean Cleanups and Biodegradables, Says Expert
- Thursday November 16, 2023
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
In 2004, Professor Richard Thompson, a marine biologist from the University of Plymouth in the United Kingdom, coined the term "microplastics."
- www.ndtv.com
-
No Fireworks In Delhi, Mumbai Cricket World Cup Matches. BCCI Takes Environmental Stand
- Wednesday November 1, 2023
- NDTV Sports Desk
Owing to worsening levels of air pollution in Delhi and Mumbai, the BCCI has decided to ban the display of fireworks in the two cities for the remainder of the Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign.
- sports.ndtv.com