Super tiny particles derived from table sugar can detect lead in water
Indian researchers derived a techinue to show that nanoparticles from table sugar can be used as sensor for detection of lead in water
The pesky problem of offshoring pollution
A turn to sustainable development could help stop rich countries offshoring their pollution to poorer countries
Heavy metals emerging as potential threat to public health on urban beaches: Study
The research authors emphasised the necessity of regular pollutant monitoring in the marine environment
New method for efficient removal of heavy metals from water
Heavy metal pollution of water is a serious concern for India
Fur seals on a remote island chain are exposed to huge amounts of toxic heavy metals — yet somehow, they’re healthy
Studying these marine animals can teach us a trick or two on surviving amid pollution
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 20, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Heavy metal out there: Researchers detect barium in atmospheres of 2 exoplanets
Discovery of barium is surprising because heavy elements like barium are expected to quickly fall into the lower layers of the atmosphere
Simply put: How to solve the Cauvery water dispute
42 rivers have extremely high concentration of neurotoxic heavy metals
Ganga was found to be polluted with five heavy metals, namely chromium, copper, nickel, lead and iron
Heavy metals in household, industrial waste help spread drug resistance
Researchers have identified exposure to cadmium a reason for typhoid causing Salmonella becoming resistant to antibiotics
New Battery Waste Management Rules make producers accountable for recycling
But they need to be more holistic in design to enable sustainability standards
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 17, 2020)
Hirakud, 7 other Odisha wetlands show high levels of toxic heavy metals
High carcinogenic risk at Hirakud for adults and children; Heavy metals can enter crops through soil, get consumed by humans, warns study
Global Eco Watch: Ice Age woolly rhino unearthed in Siberia
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of global ecology
