Travelling in SmokeAutomobile Emissions Are Top Cause of Air Pollution in Delhi: Report The study highlights why governments must take action to restrict vehicular use to curb pollution and global warming. By Amlan Sarkar
my chemical rainMicroplastics, ‘Forever Chemicals’ Have Contaminated Rain Beyond Safe Levels, Shows Study Researchers say it is ‘vitally important’ that the use of forever chemicals is rapidly restricted. By Amlan Sarkar
Forever In The BloodRegular Blood Donations Can Reduce Toxic Forever Chemicals in the Bloodstream: Study "While both interventions are effective at reducing PFAS levels, plasma donations were more effective and corresponded to a 30 percent decrease." By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Rubbishing DisasterOctopuses Are Using Human Garbage for Shelter The animals are at risk from debris, entanglement, and physical harm from sharp edges, according to a new review. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Gotta Take The Trash Out!‘Space Is Not a Trash Can,’ Says Scientist About Worsening Debris Problem "While much is being done to clean up our oceans and our rivers, space debris is the responsibility of all nations who operate there." By Devrupa Rakshit
Toxins Are Forever‘Worrying’ Levels of Toxic Chemicals Found in Everyday Objects, Places: Study PFAS are linked to neurological and autoimmune disorders, with possible higher mortality rates among young mothers exposed to the chemicals. By Devrupa Rakshit
Floating FishHundreds of Fish Died in a Bengaluru Lake Due to Industrial Waste The inflow of chemicals from industries and agricultural fields into the Mottanalluru Lake has led to fish deaths over the past week. By Devrupa Rakshit
Too Much Is Not GoodHow Toxins, Pesticides Travel Through the Food Chain to Our Plates Toxins accumulate in the body the farther up the food chain you go, as animals eat more plants and prey with traces of chemicals. By Aditi Murti
Double The NightmareMicroplastics in Sewage Trap Bacteria, Making Them Antibiotic‑Resistant Over Time: Study The researchers call the environmental hazard an “imminent risk” to human health. By Liesl Goecker
Where Does It All GoEvery Day, India Produces Nearly 146 Tons of Covid19‑Related Biomedical Waste The waste comes from diagnostic activities and treatment of Covid19 patients. By Satviki Sanjay
Cleaning Up The MessOdisha, U.P. Top List of Most‑Contaminated Sites in India Government report: There are over 112 sites in India that are contaminated by toxic and hazardous substances. By Devrupa Rakshit
A Wide Open FieldCurbing Stubble Burning Could Reduce India’s Hypertension Rates, Other Pollution‑Related Health Problems: Report Less smoke from burning fields in North Indian states could mean $2 billion in savings over five years from fewer health care costs. By Aditi Murti
Questionable GainsIndia’s Forests Expanded This Decade, Yet Indigenous Communities Are Still Being Forced Out: Report Even as forest cover increased, forested land was lost to destructive, pollutive industry and development. By Liesl Goecker
The Air We BreatheAir Pollution Might Explain the 30% of Infertility With No Known Cause: Large Chinese Study It's the latest finding in a growing body of research that shows how air pollution negatively affects reproduction. By Satviki Sanjay
Troubled WatersIn Meghalaya, the Lukha River’s Brilliant Blue Masks a Darker Truth Large-scale coal and limestone mining has turned a life-giving river toxic and destroyed riverine culture and economy, locals and experts say. By Aatreyee Dhar
Picking Up After YourselfWeddings, Functions Can’t Impede “Other Citizens’ Right to a Peaceful and Clean Environment”: National Green Tribunal The special court urged states to crack down on litter and noise, air, and water pollution from large gatherings. By Devrupa Rakshit
Dirty AnimalsFish Farms Across India Have Filthy Water Contaminated By Heavy Metals, Probe Finds The "bloated and sickly fish that are low on nutritive value and loaded with antibiotics" have implications for the health of human consumers. By Satviki Sanjay
Dirty LaundryNearly 75% of the Arctic’s Microplastic Pollution Comes From Clothing: Study "What you and I wear ... is really having profound consequences for an area many thousands of kilometers from our communities." By Devrupa Rakshit