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40 Years After Chernobyl Disaster, Scientists Find Radioactive Particles Surprisingly Stable
Nearly 40 years after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, scientists have found that some radioactive particles released during the accident have retained much of their internal structure.
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"We Indians Are A Disgrace": Chumbak Star Sumeet Raghvan Slams Tourists For Littering Himachal's Mountains
On an adventure in Himachal Pradesh, Sumeet Raghvan called out the littering of mountain trails by tourists and urged the state government to take strict action, saying that citizens lack civic sense
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Earth Has Breached 7 Of 9 Planetary Boundaries, Scientists Warn
Seven of Earth's nine planetary boundaries have now been breached, with scientists warning that growing pressure on climate, biodiversity, freshwater and other natural systems is increasing the risk of irreversible environmental changes.
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Noise Pollution Is A Serious But Often Forgotten Public Health Problem
The most obvious consequence of excessive noise is hearing damage. Loud sounds can damage delicate sensory cells in the inner ear, leading to permanent hearing loss. Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is another common consequence of noise exposure.
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The Hidden Environmental Toxicants Causing Lung Cancer In Young Non-Smokers
Dr Bhuvan Chugh explains how hidden environmental toxicants cause lung cancer in young non-smokers. Here is how fine air pollution triggers hidden mutations.
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Missing Census, Poor Maintenance: Experts On Factors Behind Delhi Tree Falls
Experts recommend conducting a tree census and health audits for early detection and treatment of the tree's issues.
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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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Environmental Clearance Revoked For Rs 2,000-Crore Chennai Housing Project
The project, which envisages around 1,400 housing units in Perumbakkam near the ecologically sensitive Pallikaranai marshland, has been at the centre of a prolonged controversy
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AI Could Soon Use More Water Than Humanity Drinks, UN Warns
A new United Nations University report warns that AI-powered data centres could consume enough water to meet the annual domestic needs of 1.3 billion people by 2030, highlighting the hidden environmental costs of artificial intelligence beyond carbon
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Pollution And Energy Use To Double In 4 Years As AI Grows: UN Study
By 2030, data centers will account for nearly 3% of the world's projected electricity use, with 935 trillion watt-hours.
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Bengaluru Residents Massacre 20-Year-Old Trees To Protect Cars From Leaves, Face Backlash Online
Bengaluru residents chop mature trees for parking, raising concerns about urban warming and environmental damage.
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Man Confronts Tourists For Throwing Plastic Waste On Mussoorie Route, Video Goes Viral
The video quickly gained attention online, with many social media users praising the calm and respectful manner in which Nautiyal addressed the issue.
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Civilians Would Rather Have Nuclear Power Plants Than AI Data Centres In Their Neighbourhood: Survey
As per a new survey, 71 per cent of Americans oppose AI data centres over environmental concerns.
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'Forever Chemicals' Detected In 98.8% Of Human Blood, What It Means For You
Most had a mix of five or more chemicals, raising concerns about combined health risks and the need for more research on chemical mixtures.
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Goa Declares 82 Lakh Square Metres As No Development Zone To Protect Hills
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has approved the Goa Forest Department's proposal to declare large stretches along the Mandovi and Zuari riverbanks as eco-sensitive zones.
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40 Years After Chernobyl Disaster, Scientists Find Radioactive Particles Surprisingly Stable
Nearly 40 years after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, scientists have found that some radioactive particles released during the accident have retained much of their internal structure.
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"We Indians Are A Disgrace": Chumbak Star Sumeet Raghvan Slams Tourists For Littering Himachal's Mountains
On an adventure in Himachal Pradesh, Sumeet Raghvan called out the littering of mountain trails by tourists and urged the state government to take strict action, saying that citizens lack civic sense
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Earth Has Breached 7 Of 9 Planetary Boundaries, Scientists Warn
Seven of Earth's nine planetary boundaries have now been breached, with scientists warning that growing pressure on climate, biodiversity, freshwater and other natural systems is increasing the risk of irreversible environmental changes.
-
Noise Pollution Is A Serious But Often Forgotten Public Health Problem
The most obvious consequence of excessive noise is hearing damage. Loud sounds can damage delicate sensory cells in the inner ear, leading to permanent hearing loss. Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, is another common consequence of noise exposure.
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The Hidden Environmental Toxicants Causing Lung Cancer In Young Non-Smokers
Dr Bhuvan Chugh explains how hidden environmental toxicants cause lung cancer in young non-smokers. Here is how fine air pollution triggers hidden mutations.
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Missing Census, Poor Maintenance: Experts On Factors Behind Delhi Tree Falls
Experts recommend conducting a tree census and health audits for early detection and treatment of the tree's issues.
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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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Environmental Clearance Revoked For Rs 2,000-Crore Chennai Housing Project
The project, which envisages around 1,400 housing units in Perumbakkam near the ecologically sensitive Pallikaranai marshland, has been at the centre of a prolonged controversy
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AI Could Soon Use More Water Than Humanity Drinks, UN Warns
A new United Nations University report warns that AI-powered data centres could consume enough water to meet the annual domestic needs of 1.3 billion people by 2030, highlighting the hidden environmental costs of artificial intelligence beyond carbon
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Pollution And Energy Use To Double In 4 Years As AI Grows: UN Study
By 2030, data centers will account for nearly 3% of the world's projected electricity use, with 935 trillion watt-hours.
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Bengaluru Residents Massacre 20-Year-Old Trees To Protect Cars From Leaves, Face Backlash Online
Bengaluru residents chop mature trees for parking, raising concerns about urban warming and environmental damage.
-
Man Confronts Tourists For Throwing Plastic Waste On Mussoorie Route, Video Goes Viral
The video quickly gained attention online, with many social media users praising the calm and respectful manner in which Nautiyal addressed the issue.
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Civilians Would Rather Have Nuclear Power Plants Than AI Data Centres In Their Neighbourhood: Survey
As per a new survey, 71 per cent of Americans oppose AI data centres over environmental concerns.
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'Forever Chemicals' Detected In 98.8% Of Human Blood, What It Means For You
Most had a mix of five or more chemicals, raising concerns about combined health risks and the need for more research on chemical mixtures.
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Goa Declares 82 Lakh Square Metres As No Development Zone To Protect Hills
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has approved the Goa Forest Department's proposal to declare large stretches along the Mandovi and Zuari riverbanks as eco-sensitive zones.
