Clean water crisis: Nitrogen pollution to triple scarcity in river sub-basins worldwide
Water scarcity is exacerbated by declining water quality in numerous regions, and the situation is expected to worsen in the years to come, a new report underlined. A significant factor contributing to this crisis is nitrogen pollution in rivers, a concern that emerged in 2010 and is anticipated to persist until 2050, the findings showed. […]
Heavy presence of bacterial pathogens in drinking water
Chandigarh: The risk of contracting food-borne illnesses by consuming ready-to-eat foods in Punjab is high, according to findings of a study that points towards a heavy presence of bacterial pathogens in drinking water sources in the state. Experts link the incorporation of contaminated water in food processes, preparation, and serving directly toseveral gastrointestinal infections. The […]
Innovation in Water Purification Starts With Liquiclear Technologies
There is no time as the present in actively evolving to sustainability. World health concerns are at their highest rate than ever before. Entrepreneurs are resilient in shaping the consumable water by retaining its minerals and boosting its benefits. Water is the single most resource on earth that is connected to a diverse lifeform and […]
The pollution causing harmful algal blooms
Rising temperatures and pollution have led to an explosive growth of harmful algal blooms, contaminating our drinking water and harming human health. It is the “smell of decay and death”, says Beth Stauffer, from the University of Louisiana. “It has a physical presence. This layer of very striking greens and blueish greens…when you put your […]
Thanks to human folly, we are staring at zero water levels
Among the gravest, most urgent and most neglected threats to India’s security, one that has the potential to derail almost every dimension of collective national aspiration, is the deepening crisis of water. India has seen dramatic decline in movements of armed violence over the past two decades, but this could abruptly be put to risk […]
Drinking-water
Overview Safe and readily available water is important for public health, whether it is used for drinking, domestic use, food production or recreational purposes. Improved water supply and sanitation, and better management of water resources, can boost countries’ economic growth and can contribute greatly to poverty reduction. In 2010, the UN General Assembly explicitly recognized […]
How can you help reduce stormwater runoff? Here’s a few simple home hacks.
MOUND, Minn. — Stormwater drains are getting extra work this year, and with more rainfall in the forecast this week, it’s put certain a problem front and center. So how can we reduce stormwater runoff? And why is it a concern? Foliage with function highlights Julie Weisenhorn’s home, but it didn’t always look this way. […]
Pesticide residues in food
Key facts Some of the older, less costly pesticides can remain for years in soil and water. Many of these chemicals have been banned from agricultural use in developed countries, but they are still used in many developing countries.Pesticides play a significant role in food production. They protect or increase yields and may increase the […]
MPCB initiates measures to address Indrayani river pollution during Aashadhi Wari
Continuous surveillance and sampling of Indrayani River will be conducted to detect and address pollution, with focused monitoring of sewage treatment plants and industrial discharges. The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has launched a comprehensive initiative to monitor and mitigate pollution in Indrayani River during Aashadhi Wari pilgrimage.Following the directives from MPCB headquarters in Mumbai, […]
Video aims to prevent pollution in Leicester’s waterways
A video has been created to remind people of the harm being caused by pollution in Leicester’s waterways. The six-minute film, called Respect our Rivers, explains the damage deliberately and carelessly dumped waste causes to wildlife. It has been released ahead of the summer months when more people are expected to head to the city’s […]