India is among the world’s largest miners of the fossil fuel, with coal production touching a record 997.4 million tonnes in FY24. The union coal ministry plans to operationalize 12 new coal mines as part of the 100-day agenda of the newly formed Central government. India is among the world’s largest miners of the fossil …
Pharmaceutical compounds and their breakdown molecules are being found throughout the world’s ecosystems, prompting scientists to call for the industry to implement its own green reforms. In a comment published in the journal Nature Sustainability, 17 chemists and biologists from across the globe outline the hazards posed by active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and the need for a reformed drug …
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Synopsis Haryana Chief Secretary announced a Rs 10,000-crore project funded by the World Bank to tackle air pollution. The project aims to improve air quality in Haryana, starting with the NCR districts and expanding state-wide later. Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Secretary T V S N Prasad on Monday said the state government will soon roll out …
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From human blood to testicles, to flora and fauna, microplastics have long been known as a significant environmental and health concern worldwide. Cutting down plastic pollution by 5 per cent per year may help stabilise the level of microplastics — plastics less than 5 mm in length — on the surface of oceans, finds a …
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“There’s a recognition from these very large multinational firms that direct air capture … can offer an opportunity to expand profitability and grow.” A direct air capture startup is revolutionizing how companies fight air pollution. Avnos, a DAC startup dedicated to removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, raised $36 million in funding from NextEra Energy …
