The Invisible Wave is a New Report from Back to Blue, an Initiative of Economics Impact and The Nippon Foundation. Its aim is to bring the Issue of Marine Chemical Pollution to a wider audie… Read More
The Biden administration is considering launching a formal evaluation of the risks posed by vinyl chloride, a cancer-causing chemical that burned in a train derailment in Ohio. The Environme… Read More
Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School, a tribal school on the Leech Lake Band Indian Reservation in Minnesota, discovered that its drinking water wells were contaminated with PFAS, or forever chemicals… Read More
London's license plate-reading traffic cameras have been damaged, disconnected, or stolen by vigilantes opposing the city's new anti-pollution charge on older vehicles. The vandalism by a gr… Read More
The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has accused the UK government of lying about its commitment to the environment over the reversal of EU green schemes. The charity critici… Read More
The Kenyan government plans to introduce electric motorbikes across the country in an effort to combat pollution, health issues, and fuel costs. President William Ruto aims to eventually pha… Read More
In a significant victory for the community in south Memphis, a plant that uses cancer-causing ethylene oxide to sterilize medical equipment has announced its closure. The decision comes afte… Read More
The summer of 2023 was the hottest on record globally, with temperatures well above average, according to a report from the World Meteorological Organization and Copernicus. Heatwaves, wildf… Read More
The luxury cruise ship MV Ocean Explorer has been successfully pulled free in Greenland after running aground with 206 people on board. The ship was freed by a fisheries research vessel at h… Read More
Understanding the Types of Building Construction in Civil Engineering.
When we look around us, it’s hard not to be fascinated by the sheer variety of buildings that make up our envi… Read More
Despite heavy rain, over a dozen volunteers in Nigeria participated in a World Cleanup Day event led by environmental advocacy group SustyVibes. Nigeria faces a major challenge with over 2 m… Read More
A new study published in Nature reveals that smoke from wildfires in the US is reversing years of progress on air quality, undoing 25% of improvements achieved since 2000. The study found th… Read More
Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have developed an infinitely recyclable plastic called poly(diketoenamine) (PDK) that could help combat global pollution caused by no… Read More
Ada Ogochukwu Ehi, better known by her stage name Ada, is a Nigerian gospel performer and singer-songwriter. At ten, she began her musical career by singing backup for Tosin Jegede, a child… Read More
The article discusses the issue of tire pollution, also known as tire and road wear particles, which is a problem that is poised to worsen as more drivers transition to electric vehicles (EV… Read More
A new report from Mexico's Environment Department has revealed that a massive waste spill from a copper mine in Sonora has caused "alarming" levels of pollution in the soil, air, and water… Read More
Authorities are investigating a truck crash in central Illinois that killed five people and caused a toxic chemical leak. The crash involved a tanker truck carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia… Read More
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed Alamutu (Ologede) Market in Idi-oro, Mushin over poor sanitary conditions and inappropriate garbage disposal practices.
Dr Muyiwa Gbad… Read More
The Sphere, a high-tech music venue in Las Vegas, received positive reviews after its opening. However, plans to open a second Sphere in London have faced opposition from local residents. Co… Read More
Eight months after a train derailed and spilled toxic chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, people are still waiting for answers about long-term health and environmental consequences. What happ… Read More
A ‘church’ leader and his three sons have been sentenced to 12 years in prison after making $1 million from sale of toxic bleach they passed off as a ‘miracle cure’ f… Read More
Chemical engineers at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts are developing a process to convert plastic garbage collected from the ocean into fuel onboard diesel ships. The pr… Read More
China has made significant progress in reducing air pollution levels in its megacities, leading to a 42% drop in pollution since 2013. This reduction has resulted in an extension of the aver… Read More
Agriculture plays a vital role in the Nigerian economy, contributing to various aspects of the country’s development and well-being. Understanding the importance of agriculture can she… Read More
The news article discusses the issue of light pollution and its impact on our ability to observe the night sky. It introduces the term "noctalgia" or "sky grief" to describe the loss of heri… Read More
Amp Robotics has deployed its smart sorting machines, including Sorty McSortface and Sir Sorts-a-Lot, at 80 recycling facilities across the United States. These machines are capable of ident… Read More
Proposed regulations by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) aim to protect communities like Port Arthur in Texas from petrochemical pollution. The rules would strengthen monitoring sta… Read More
The Inuit communities of the Arctic are facing increased undersea noise due to climate change and the rise in shipping activity. The Inuit Circumpolar Council has urged the International Mar… Read More
The air quality in Delhi has worsened, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) predicted to reach 'very poor' levels after the festive period. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) fo… Read More
Three Democratic members of Congress have introduced the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023, a comprehensive bill aimed at reducing plastic production and holding companies accoun… Read More
Indian-origin astrophysicist Professor Vik Dhillon from the University of Sheffield in the UK has played a key role in locating the gamma-ray burst that marks the initiation of a kilonova ex… Read More
Sungai Watch, founded by environmentalist Sam Benchegjib and his two siblings, is an organization dedicated to cleaning up Indonesia's heavily polluted rivers and preserving aquatic ecosyste… Read More
A new study published in the journal Nature Reviews Earth & Environment warns that humanity's interference with the Earth's "salt cycle" is posing a threat to freshwater supplies. The st… Read More
Delhi-NCR is experiencing severe air pollution, with smog enveloping the city for the third consecutive day. The air quality index in many areas has crossed the 400 mark, posing a risk to th… Read More
The air quality in Delhi has reached 'severe' levels for the first time this winter, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) breaching the 400 mark. The situation is expected to worsen due to unfav… Read More
Starting from November 3, Delhi Metro will run an additional 20 train trips across its network in response to the implementation of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to com… Read More
The air quality in Delhi-NCR has reached "severe" levels, leading to the implementation of Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). As part of the restrictions, non-essential const… Read More
Northern China, including Beijing and Tianjin, is experiencing heavy smog due to a return to coal-fired power generation to stimulate the economy. Pollution warnings have been issued, affect… Read More
Delhi is experiencing severe air pollution with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 457, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. The pollution has been severe for the past three days and… Read More
Punjab reported 3,230 farm fires in a single day, the highest so far this season, while large parts of Haryana recorded "very poor" and "severe" air quality. The total number of stubble burn… Read More
Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a synthetic melanin cream that has the potential to heal sun damage and chemical burns. The cream mimics the natural melanin found in hum… Read More
Primary schools in Gurugram and Faridabad have been ordered to close due to rising pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the districts has been "extr… Read More
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has formed a monitoring committee to oversee the implementation of its Winter Action Plan to reduce air pollution. The committee will ensure measures… Read More
The Haryana transport commissioner has banned the use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles in Gurugram and Faridabad districts due to deteriorating air quality. The ban is in effect un… Read More
Mumbai-based NGO Awaaz Foundation has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, informing him that green firecrackers, which are supposed to be less polluting, contain banned chem… Read More
In the realm of construction, the mastery of concrete mix stands as an indispensable cornerstone for achieving triumph in any project. Be it the crafting of a modest do-it-yourself endeavor… Read More
Delhi-NCR did not feature in the top 10 worst air quality stations in Asia, raising hopes for a better Diwali. The city's air quality index (AQI) stood at 202, the best in at least three wee… Read More
Australian and Canadian scientists have discovered a way to transform toxic mine waste, known as 'tailings', into fertile soil capable of supporting crops. Traditionally, tailings are hazard… Read More
Environmental activists in Kenya marched in the capital, Nairobi, calling for a reduction in plastic production ahead of a global plastics treaty negotiation meeting. Over 170 nations will m… Read More
Plastic production disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries, with the costs of plastic across its life cycle being at least eight times higher for these countries compared… Read More
According to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), pollution levels in Delhi increased on Diwali compared to last year. The concentration of PM2.5 and PM10 rose by 45% and 33% respec… Read More
A sea turtle rehabilitation center in Tunisia is providing a second chance for endangered loggerhead turtles. The center, part of the European "Life Med Turtles" program, is the only facilit… Read More
Two Indian cities, Kolkata and Mumbai, joined New Delhi as some of the world's most polluted cities following Diwali celebrations. New Delhi claimed the top spot with an air quality index (A… Read More
Negotiations for a global treaty to combat plastic pollution have begun in Nairobi, with tensions expected as countries debate what should be included in the pact. Last year, 175 countries a… Read More
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed improving relations with China and supporting Israel amid ceasefire calls. He emphasized the need to avoid conflict with China while finding ar… Read More
Chemical engineers at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts have developed a process called hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) that can transform plastic waste into fuel on board… Read More
Stella Maxwell is a Belgian-born Northern Irish New Zealand model who rose to fame after walking for the 2014 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Next year, she found herself being named a… Read More
Introduction
The transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) has been one of the most significant trends in the automotive industry over the past decade. With environmental concerns at an… Read More
Will 2024 Be Another Record-Breaking Year for Electric Vehicle Sales?
The electric vehicle (EV) market has risen over the past few years, with sales numbers smashing records annually. Thi… Read More
Customer Stunned by Electric Vehicle Rental Charges
Electric vehicles (EVs) have been gaining traction in markets worldwide as a sustainable mode of transportation. They promise lower car… Read More