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World's Biggest Polluter? It's The US Military, Says Shocking Study
- Thursday July 3, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The study reveals that the US military is the single largest institutional emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. Researchers suggest that reducing military spending could significantly lower energy use and help combat climate change.
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www.ndtv.com
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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding, Why Is Delhi Spending Over Rs 3 Crore On It
- Monday June 30, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Cloud seeding is generally considered moderately effective, with studies and real-world programmes showing it can increase rainfall under the right conditions.
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www.ndtv.com
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Green Rooftops Could Help Cities Like Shanghai Filter Out Tons of Microplastics from Rainwater
- Monday June 23, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A Tongji University study shows green roofs can trap most rainborne microplastics, with soil capturing the majority. If all Shanghai rooftops went green, they could remove 56.2 metric tons of microplastics each year, highlighting a promising method for tackling urban pollution.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Only 3% Of Hours A Year Offer Clean Air, Comfortable Conditions In Delhi: Study
- Tuesday June 17, 2025
- Delhi News | Press Trust of India
Only three per cent of the hours in a year in Delhi offer both clean air and thermally comfortable conditions necessary for safe natural ventilation, according to a new study.
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www.ndtv.com
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Earth’s Oceans Enter Danger Zone Due to Rising Acidification, New Study Warns
- Sunday June 15, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new 2025 study published in Global Change Biology shows Earth’s oceans may have entered a dangerous acidification zone in 2020. As CO₂ emissions increase, marine ecosystems are degrading, threatening biodiversity, food security, and coastal economies. Scientists call it a ticking time bomb for the environment and society.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Air Pollution May Increases The Risk Of Premature Births, Says Study; How To Stay Safe
- Thursday June 5, 2025
- Health | NDTV
The study published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal identified two substances 'cortexolone' and 'lysoPE(20:3)', which can elevate the risk of early births.
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www.ndtv.com
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Polar Bear Biopsies Reveal Impact On Arctic Pollution And Climate Change
- Monday May 19, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
With one foot braced on the helicopter's landing skid, a veterinarian lifted his air rifle, took aim and fired a tranquiliser dart at a polar bear.
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www.ndtv.com
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Scientists Chase Falling Satellite to Study Atmospheric Pollution from Spacecraft Reentries
- Wednesday May 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
In a rare airborne mission, scientists chased ESA's Cluster Salsa satellite as it reentered Earth's atmosphere. The fiery descent revealed emissions of lithium, potassium, and aluminum—chemicals that could impact the ozone layer and climate. With satellite reentries increasing, researchers aim to improve pollution models and plan further tracking...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Electric Trains Revolutionise California's Air Quality, Cutting Toxins By 89%
- Friday April 18, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The electrification of Caltrain in the San Francisco Bay Area has led to a significant reduction in toxic black carbon, improving air quality for commuters and residents. The study found an average reduction of 89% in riders' exposure to black carbon
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www.ndtv.com
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Emissions Could Be Making Rains More Acidic, Study Shows
- Saturday April 12, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Air pollution could be making rainfall more acidic in cities such as Vishakhapatnam, Allahabad, Mohanbari (Assam), while dust from the Thar could be making rain more alkaline in Jodhpur, Pune and Srinagar, according to an analysis.
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www.ndtv.com
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Air Pollution Exposure In Childhood May Affect Brain Development: Study
- Wednesday April 2, 2025
- World News | Indo-Asian News Service
Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid-childhood may have weaker connections between key brain regions that can highly impact their thinking and controlling capacity, according to a study.
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www.ndtv.com
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Coca-Cola Plastic Waste To Reach 1.33 Billion Pounds Annually By 2030: Study
- Wednesday March 26, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
By 2030, Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 1.33 billion pounds of plastic waste entering the world's oceans and waterways each year, according to a stark new analysis published Wednesday by the nonprofit Oceana.
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www.ndtv.com
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Microplastics Choking Plant Life Could Put 400 Million People At Risk of Starvation In 20 Years: Study
- Tuesday March 11, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
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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www.ndtv.com
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Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control
- Thursday February 27, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Research has revealed that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down PET plastic, a widely used material in bottles and textiles. Scientists identified a specific enzyme responsible for degrading the plastic into smaller particles. While experts see promise in this discovery, concerns remain about its scalability for tackling large-scale...
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www.gadgets360.com
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World's Biggest Polluter? It's The US Military, Says Shocking Study
- Thursday July 3, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The study reveals that the US military is the single largest institutional emitter of greenhouse gases in the world. Researchers suggest that reducing military spending could significantly lower energy use and help combat climate change.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding, Why Is Delhi Spending Over Rs 3 Crore On It
- Monday June 30, 2025
- India News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
Cloud seeding is generally considered moderately effective, with studies and real-world programmes showing it can increase rainfall under the right conditions.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Green Rooftops Could Help Cities Like Shanghai Filter Out Tons of Microplastics from Rainwater
- Monday June 23, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A Tongji University study shows green roofs can trap most rainborne microplastics, with soil capturing the majority. If all Shanghai rooftops went green, they could remove 56.2 metric tons of microplastics each year, highlighting a promising method for tackling urban pollution.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Only 3% Of Hours A Year Offer Clean Air, Comfortable Conditions In Delhi: Study
- Tuesday June 17, 2025
- Delhi News | Press Trust of India
Only three per cent of the hours in a year in Delhi offer both clean air and thermally comfortable conditions necessary for safe natural ventilation, according to a new study.
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www.ndtv.com
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Earth’s Oceans Enter Danger Zone Due to Rising Acidification, New Study Warns
- Sunday June 15, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new 2025 study published in Global Change Biology shows Earth’s oceans may have entered a dangerous acidification zone in 2020. As CO₂ emissions increase, marine ecosystems are degrading, threatening biodiversity, food security, and coastal economies. Scientists call it a ticking time bomb for the environment and society.
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www.gadgets360.com
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Air Pollution May Increases The Risk Of Premature Births, Says Study; How To Stay Safe
- Thursday June 5, 2025
- Health | NDTV
The study published in the Environmental Science and Technology journal identified two substances 'cortexolone' and 'lysoPE(20:3)', which can elevate the risk of early births.
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www.ndtv.com
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Polar Bear Biopsies Reveal Impact On Arctic Pollution And Climate Change
- Monday May 19, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
With one foot braced on the helicopter's landing skid, a veterinarian lifted his air rifle, took aim and fired a tranquiliser dart at a polar bear.
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www.ndtv.com
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Scientists Chase Falling Satellite to Study Atmospheric Pollution from Spacecraft Reentries
- Wednesday May 7, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
In a rare airborne mission, scientists chased ESA's Cluster Salsa satellite as it reentered Earth's atmosphere. The fiery descent revealed emissions of lithium, potassium, and aluminum—chemicals that could impact the ozone layer and climate. With satellite reentries increasing, researchers aim to improve pollution models and plan further tracking...
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www.gadgets360.com
-
Electric Trains Revolutionise California's Air Quality, Cutting Toxins By 89%
- Friday April 18, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The electrification of Caltrain in the San Francisco Bay Area has led to a significant reduction in toxic black carbon, improving air quality for commuters and residents. The study found an average reduction of 89% in riders' exposure to black carbon
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www.ndtv.com
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Emissions Could Be Making Rains More Acidic, Study Shows
- Saturday April 12, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Air pollution could be making rainfall more acidic in cities such as Vishakhapatnam, Allahabad, Mohanbari (Assam), while dust from the Thar could be making rain more alkaline in Jodhpur, Pune and Srinagar, according to an analysis.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Air Pollution Exposure In Childhood May Affect Brain Development: Study
- Wednesday April 2, 2025
- World News | Indo-Asian News Service
Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in early and mid-childhood may have weaker connections between key brain regions that can highly impact their thinking and controlling capacity, according to a study.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Coca-Cola Plastic Waste To Reach 1.33 Billion Pounds Annually By 2030: Study
- Wednesday March 26, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
By 2030, Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 1.33 billion pounds of plastic waste entering the world's oceans and waterways each year, according to a stark new analysis published Wednesday by the nonprofit Oceana.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Microplastics Choking Plant Life Could Put 400 Million People At Risk of Starvation In 20 Years: Study
- Tuesday March 11, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
A study finds that microplastics are damaging the photosynthesis of plants, threatening global food security and increasing the risk of starvation for millions.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control
- Thursday February 27, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Research has revealed that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down PET plastic, a widely used material in bottles and textiles. Scientists identified a specific enzyme responsible for degrading the plastic into smaller particles. While experts see promise in this discovery, concerns remain about its scalability for tackling large-scale...
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www.gadgets360.com