Category: Pollution
Nanoplastics and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), Mohali, have recently shown that nanoplastics can promote horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of antibiotic resistance (AR) genes, particularly within the human gut microbiota.
Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
The orcas or killer whales edge of extinction because of chemical contaminants released by human activities.
Hydroxymethanesulphonate (HMS)
Scientists have found aerosol particles that exist in a supercooled state during very cold winters allow the formation of hydroxymethanesulphonate
Biomedical Waste Management
Recent discussions on biomedical waste management (BMW) have garnered attention due to growing concerns related to HIV.
Bhopal Gas Tragedy | Methyl Isocyanate
40 years of Bhopal Gas Tragedy.
Stubble Burning
Stubble burning continues in Punjab amid poor air quality in Delhi
Graded Response Plan (GRAP) | CAQM
As Delhi chokes, SC orders all curbs to stay till it lifts them, takes CAQM to task for delayed action.
Net Zero Emission
Outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election will likely have a greater impact on the planet’s climate future than COP-29 itself
Green Crackers
Green firecrackers in high demand on Diwali
Water Hyacinth | Invasive Alien Species
Women from flood-prone Borchila in Assam are transforming water hyacinth into eco-friendly products.
Teal Carbon and Climate Change Mitigation
India’s 1st ‘teal carbon’ study, undertaken at Keoladeo National Park (KNP)
Fluoride Contamination
A pan-India analysis has been conducted of fluoride in groundwater by National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC).