Toxic Waste
-
{
- All
- News
- Videos
-
Toxic Dust Or Snow? How A Dumping Yard Became 'Switzerland Of Rajasthan'
Kishangarh Dumping Yard near Ajmer, known as Asia's largest marble dumping yard, has become popular for Bollywood shoots and tourism but poses health risks.
-
Health Impacts Due To Plastics Worldwide May Double By 2040: Report
Adverse effects on health due to emissions from the world's plastics system, including greenhouse gases, air-polluting particles and toxic chemicals released from production, could more than double by 2040, compared to levels in 2016.
-
Lead, Dioxins: Inside Vietnam's Unregulated Craft Recycling Centers
The villages present a paradox: they enable reuse of some of the 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste Vietnam produces each year, and allow employees to earn much-needed wages. But recycling is done with few regulations
-
Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Method to Break Down and Reuse Teflon Plastic
A new “mechanochemical” process allows the recycling of Teflon by grinding it with sodium metal at room temperature. This solvent-free reaction breaks down Teflon’s carbon-fluorine bonds, producing harmless carbon and sodium fluoride instead of toxic PFAS. The sodium fluoride can be reused in fluorine-based products, making this approach a br...
-
Japanese Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Plastic Ingredient Using Bacteria
This process improves yield, avoids toxic waste, and could lead to more biodegradable plastics, reducing the need for petroleum-based products.
-
All 337 Tons Of Union Carbide Waste Burnt To Ashes In Madhya Pradesh
All 337 tonnes of waste of the now defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal has been burnt to ashes at a disposal plant in Pithampur, nearly six months after being brought to the unit, an official said on Monday.
-
Health Risks Of Common Household Plastics: Impact Of Plastic Toxicity On Health
While plastics offer convenience, it's crucial to understand their hidden dangers and learn how to reduce daily exposure for long-term well-being.
-
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Issue Of Toxic Waste Disposal At Pithampur In Top Court
The disposal of hazardous waste from the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy has come under the Supreme Court's scanner following a petition about the health risk to residents of Pithampur, where it has been shifted.
-
Bhopal Gas Tragedy Waste Disposal: Cops File Cases Against Protestors
Madhya Pradesh police have registered five cases against protesters in Pithampur of Dhar district who opposed the planned disposal of 337 tonnes of toxic waste linked to the Bhopal gas tragedy in their town.
-
After 4 Decades, Bhopal Rid Of Toxic Waste From 1984 Gas Tragedy
Twelve containers of hazardous waste - remnants from the Union carbide disaster 40 years ago are being sent to Pithampur from Bhopal in a major operation under heavy security.
-
40 Years On, Union Carbide Toxic Waste Set To Travel 250 Km For Disposal
The work to remove 377 metric tonnes of hazardous waste from the now-defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal has got underway ahead of its planned disposal near Indore.
-
High Court Raps Madhya Pradesh For "Inertia" Over Union Carbide Toxic Waste
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to dispose of the toxic waste lying at the now-defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal, and said even 40 years after the gas disaster, the authorities are in a "state of inertia".
-
40 Years After Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Toxic Waste Disposal Continues To Hang Fire
In the intervening night of December 2-3, 1984, highly toxic gas methyl isocyanate leaked from the Union Carbide factory, killing 5,479 people and maiming more than five lakh others.
-
"Pakistan To Be Blamed": UP Pollution Official's Claim As Toxic Air Chokes Noida
Toxic air in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, Noida, and Ghaziabad is the result of Pakistan burning stubble, or agricultural waste, a UP pollution board official declared this week.
-
Sydney's 'Mystery' Toxic Beach Balls Are Cosmetic, Cleaning Product Waste
Beaches in Sydney re-opened for swimmers after authorities cleared thousands of black pollution balls washed ashore.
-
Toxic Dust Or Snow? How A Dumping Yard Became 'Switzerland Of Rajasthan'
Kishangarh Dumping Yard near Ajmer, known as Asia's largest marble dumping yard, has become popular for Bollywood shoots and tourism but poses health risks.
-
Health Impacts Due To Plastics Worldwide May Double By 2040: Report
Adverse effects on health due to emissions from the world's plastics system, including greenhouse gases, air-polluting particles and toxic chemicals released from production, could more than double by 2040, compared to levels in 2016.
-
Lead, Dioxins: Inside Vietnam's Unregulated Craft Recycling Centers
The villages present a paradox: they enable reuse of some of the 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste Vietnam produces each year, and allow employees to earn much-needed wages. But recycling is done with few regulations
-
Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Method to Break Down and Reuse Teflon Plastic
A new “mechanochemical” process allows the recycling of Teflon by grinding it with sodium metal at room temperature. This solvent-free reaction breaks down Teflon’s carbon-fluorine bonds, producing harmless carbon and sodium fluoride instead of toxic PFAS. The sodium fluoride can be reused in fluorine-based products, making this approach a br...
-
Japanese Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Plastic Ingredient Using Bacteria
This process improves yield, avoids toxic waste, and could lead to more biodegradable plastics, reducing the need for petroleum-based products.
-
All 337 Tons Of Union Carbide Waste Burnt To Ashes In Madhya Pradesh
All 337 tonnes of waste of the now defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal has been burnt to ashes at a disposal plant in Pithampur, nearly six months after being brought to the unit, an official said on Monday.
-
Health Risks Of Common Household Plastics: Impact Of Plastic Toxicity On Health
While plastics offer convenience, it's crucial to understand their hidden dangers and learn how to reduce daily exposure for long-term well-being.
-
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Issue Of Toxic Waste Disposal At Pithampur In Top Court
The disposal of hazardous waste from the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy has come under the Supreme Court's scanner following a petition about the health risk to residents of Pithampur, where it has been shifted.
-
Bhopal Gas Tragedy Waste Disposal: Cops File Cases Against Protestors
Madhya Pradesh police have registered five cases against protesters in Pithampur of Dhar district who opposed the planned disposal of 337 tonnes of toxic waste linked to the Bhopal gas tragedy in their town.
-
After 4 Decades, Bhopal Rid Of Toxic Waste From 1984 Gas Tragedy
Twelve containers of hazardous waste - remnants from the Union carbide disaster 40 years ago are being sent to Pithampur from Bhopal in a major operation under heavy security.
-
40 Years On, Union Carbide Toxic Waste Set To Travel 250 Km For Disposal
The work to remove 377 metric tonnes of hazardous waste from the now-defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal has got underway ahead of its planned disposal near Indore.
-
High Court Raps Madhya Pradesh For "Inertia" Over Union Carbide Toxic Waste
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to dispose of the toxic waste lying at the now-defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal, and said even 40 years after the gas disaster, the authorities are in a "state of inertia".
-
40 Years After Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Toxic Waste Disposal Continues To Hang Fire
In the intervening night of December 2-3, 1984, highly toxic gas methyl isocyanate leaked from the Union Carbide factory, killing 5,479 people and maiming more than five lakh others.
-
"Pakistan To Be Blamed": UP Pollution Official's Claim As Toxic Air Chokes Noida
Toxic air in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida, Noida, and Ghaziabad is the result of Pakistan burning stubble, or agricultural waste, a UP pollution board official declared this week.
-
Sydney's 'Mystery' Toxic Beach Balls Are Cosmetic, Cleaning Product Waste
Beaches in Sydney re-opened for swimmers after authorities cleared thousands of black pollution balls washed ashore.
