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Environmental Chemicals, Pollution Under Scanner As Doctors Flag Concerns Over Hypospadias
Hypospadias affects one in 150 to 200 male births globally and is linked to genetics, hormone exposure, and environmental chemicals.
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Microplastics Choking Plant Life Could Put 400 Million People At Risk of Starvation In 20 Years: Study
A study finds that microplastics are damaging the photosynthesis of plants, threatening global food security and increasing the risk of starvation for millions.
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PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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Coca Cola, Pepsi, Nestle Top Ocean Polluters: Report On Plastic Pollution
"These brand audits offer undeniable proof of the role that corporations play in perpetuating the global plastic pollution crisis," said Von Hernandez, the Global Coordinator of Break Free From Plastic, at the presentation of the study in Manila.
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$9.5 Billion Pollution Ruling Against Chevron Upheld In Ecuador Court
Ecuador's highest court upheld in a ruling released Tuesday a $9.5 billion damages award against oil giant Chevron over decades of pollution that harmed indigenous people.
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The World's Highest Rubbish Dump, And It Keeps Getting Worse
Decades of commercial mountaineering have turned Mount Everest into the world's highest rubbish dump as an increasing number of big-spending climbers pay little attention to the ugly footprint they leave behind.
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Supreme Court-Appointed Body Finds Lakhs Of Vehicles Flouting Emission Norms In Delhi
Delhi has lakhs of vehicles plying without the mandatory 'pollution under control' certificates while the city's emission testing centres are enormously understaffed, an environmental pollution audit has found. The blatant violations, that potentially imperil the health of millions, have put the spotlight on around 970 centres in the city, that are...
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Environmental Risks Kill 1.7 million Kids Under 5 A Year: WHO
More than one in four deaths in children under five is linked to polluted environments, according to two new World Health Organization reports published on Monday.
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Pollution Kills 1.7 Million Children Each Year: WHO
Each year, environmental pollutants lead to the death of an estimated 1.7 million children under five, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a new report on Monday.
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No Tax On CO2 Emissions In China's New Environment Law
China has passed a law that levies taxes on pollution, but ignores carbon dioxide, one of the major contributors to global warming, according to the web site of the country's highest legislative body.
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Senior Officers to Watch High Pollution Areas as Government Says Thrust on Compliance
Environment Ministry today said that 20 of its senior officers will undertake assessment and periodical review of Critically Polluted Areas (CPAs) as it underlined that its "thrust" now will be on compliance after it has "enabled ease of doing business".
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Malaysia Shuts Schools as Choking Smog Worsens
Malaysian authorities today ordered most of the country's schools shut for two days because of possible health risks posed by the thick haze from Indonesian forest fires.
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Eat the Sky Drink the Ocean- Indian, Aussie Authors Pen Book
A group of authors from India and Australia have attempted to connect the two countries through an anthology of stories, which touch upon shared concerns and overlapping issues.
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Goddess Durga fights for environment in Kolkata
The ten-armed warrior Goddess Durga, who was once asked by the Gods to slain the demon Mahishasura, has now been roped in by the West Bengal government to fight environmental pollution!Durga Puja organisers have been encouraged to use solar power and LED lights to illuminate their pandals while eco-friendly paints worth more than Rs 3 lakhs have be...
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Pollution increases risk of liver disease
Environmental pollution is likely to increase the risk of liver disease among the adult population.
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Environmental Chemicals, Pollution Under Scanner As Doctors Flag Concerns Over Hypospadias
Hypospadias affects one in 150 to 200 male births globally and is linked to genetics, hormone exposure, and environmental chemicals.
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Microplastics Choking Plant Life Could Put 400 Million People At Risk of Starvation In 20 Years: Study
A study finds that microplastics are damaging the photosynthesis of plants, threatening global food security and increasing the risk of starvation for millions.
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PFAS Chemicals Harm Freshwater Turtles in Australia, New Research Finds
Recent studies have highlighted the alarming effects of PFAS (forever chemicals) on freshwater turtles in Australia. The research, led by environmental biochemist David Beale and his team, discovered that PFAS exposure is causing serious health issues in both adult turtles and their hatchlings. The chemicals accumulate in key organs like the liver,...
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Coca Cola, Pepsi, Nestle Top Ocean Polluters: Report On Plastic Pollution
"These brand audits offer undeniable proof of the role that corporations play in perpetuating the global plastic pollution crisis," said Von Hernandez, the Global Coordinator of Break Free From Plastic, at the presentation of the study in Manila.
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$9.5 Billion Pollution Ruling Against Chevron Upheld In Ecuador Court
Ecuador's highest court upheld in a ruling released Tuesday a $9.5 billion damages award against oil giant Chevron over decades of pollution that harmed indigenous people.
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The World's Highest Rubbish Dump, And It Keeps Getting Worse
Decades of commercial mountaineering have turned Mount Everest into the world's highest rubbish dump as an increasing number of big-spending climbers pay little attention to the ugly footprint they leave behind.
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Supreme Court-Appointed Body Finds Lakhs Of Vehicles Flouting Emission Norms In Delhi
Delhi has lakhs of vehicles plying without the mandatory 'pollution under control' certificates while the city's emission testing centres are enormously understaffed, an environmental pollution audit has found. The blatant violations, that potentially imperil the health of millions, have put the spotlight on around 970 centres in the city, that are...
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Environmental Risks Kill 1.7 million Kids Under 5 A Year: WHO
More than one in four deaths in children under five is linked to polluted environments, according to two new World Health Organization reports published on Monday.
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Pollution Kills 1.7 Million Children Each Year: WHO
Each year, environmental pollutants lead to the death of an estimated 1.7 million children under five, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in a new report on Monday.
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No Tax On CO2 Emissions In China's New Environment Law
China has passed a law that levies taxes on pollution, but ignores carbon dioxide, one of the major contributors to global warming, according to the web site of the country's highest legislative body.
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Senior Officers to Watch High Pollution Areas as Government Says Thrust on Compliance
Environment Ministry today said that 20 of its senior officers will undertake assessment and periodical review of Critically Polluted Areas (CPAs) as it underlined that its "thrust" now will be on compliance after it has "enabled ease of doing business".
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Malaysia Shuts Schools as Choking Smog Worsens
Malaysian authorities today ordered most of the country's schools shut for two days because of possible health risks posed by the thick haze from Indonesian forest fires.
-
Eat the Sky Drink the Ocean- Indian, Aussie Authors Pen Book
A group of authors from India and Australia have attempted to connect the two countries through an anthology of stories, which touch upon shared concerns and overlapping issues.
-
Goddess Durga fights for environment in Kolkata
The ten-armed warrior Goddess Durga, who was once asked by the Gods to slain the demon Mahishasura, has now been roped in by the West Bengal government to fight environmental pollution!Durga Puja organisers have been encouraged to use solar power and LED lights to illuminate their pandals while eco-friendly paints worth more than Rs 3 lakhs have be...
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Pollution increases risk of liver disease
Environmental pollution is likely to increase the risk of liver disease among the adult population.
