Pollution

Disposable hygiene products, such as nappies and sanitary pads, are often an overlooked source of microplastic pollution worldwide. London-based startup Planet Smart is addressing this issue with PlanetSorb™, the world’s first naturally biodegradable SAP. This material can absorb more than one litre of liquid per gram without leaving behind microplastics. Today, Planet Smart secured $1 …

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Tree-felling in the Amazon rainforest is partly to blame for pollution that is plaguing UK rivers such as the Wye, a new report suggests. It points the finger of blame at soy which is imported from vast plantations overseas and used as livestock feed, calling this a “hidden link” to the poor state of many …

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Environmental factors, such as air pollution, extreme temperatures, and exposure to harmful chemicals, cause around one in five cardiovascular deaths in the European Union (EU) — yet, these risks can be prevented. A European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing published today shows that environmental policies can protect millions of Europeans from heart disease and save lives. …

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A common industrial solvent still polluting U.S. air and soil may raise Parkinson’s risk. The findings add to growing evidence that long-term exposure to environmental toxins can affect brain health. Highlights: Industrial Solvent TCE and Parkinson’s Risk Long-term exposure to the industrial solvent trichloroethylene (TCE) in outdoor air may be linked to a higher likelihood …

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Announcing the decision, CM Rekha Gupta stated that the government will now plant indigenous trees on open land within such forest areas so that the soil remains fertile and the environment is further strengthened.  In a major step to curb pollution and promote sustainable environmental conservation, the Delhi government has declared 41 square kilometres of …

41 sq km of Southern Ridge in Delhi declared reserved forest to control pollution Read More »