Minnesota Warning As Springs Polluted With Pesticides, Analysis Reveals
Pesticides have been found in high concentrations in ground and surface water sources in Minnesota, not only posing a risk to local wildlife but possibly also contaminating drinking water for many of the state’s residents. In a new study, published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, Arnold and colleagues from the University of […]
River Medway: High chemical levels caused by sewage and agriculture waste
A project by anglers has revealed parts of the River Medway are among the most polluted in the country with chemicals associated with sewage. Waste from agriculture and detergents are also thought to be behind the increased level of phosphates. The Angling Trust said the government needed to do more to reduce waste. The government […]
Leeds varsity exhibit on city’s post-disaster groundwater pollution
The ongoing impact of the 1984 Bhopal gas explosion on drinking water is being highlighted in an exhibition at the University of Leeds in the UK, 40 years on from the devastating incident.The tragedy occurred on 2 December 1984 when around half a million people were exposed to the toxic gas methyl isocyanate following a […]
Heavy metals contaminating Satluj, endangering ecosystem, says study
A study by Punjab-based environmental researchers has exposed alarming levels of pollution in the Satluj that pose a significant threat to water quality and aquatic life. The investigation revealed stark contrasts in water chemistry between upstream and downstream sites, painting a worrying picture of the river’s health. While upstream areas remain relatively unpolluted, downstream sites […]
Water quality of Ganga in UP deteriorating due to discharge of sewage
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has observed that the water quality in the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh is deteriorating because of the discharge of sewage or sullage into the river. dit: MOORTHY RV The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has observed that the water quality in the Ganga in Uttar Pradesh is deteriorating because of the […]
Singapore intensifies oil spill clean up after it spreads along coast
SINGAPORE: An oil spill off southern Singapore has spread to other areas of the island’s coast and is threatening a marine reserve, government agencies said, adding that authorities were intensifying efforts to mop up the fuel.The oil spilled into Singaporean waters after a Netherlands-flagged dredger struck a stationary Singapore-flagged bunker vessel on Friday afternoon in […]
Chemicals from microplastics can cross placenta
Inhaling or ingesting microplastics can cause cellular damage, potentially leading to conditions like cancer over time, says Dr Suchismitha Rajamanya, lead consultant and HOD, internal medicine, at Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru. In an interview with Rishita Khanna, she talks on the growing concern surrounding microplastics, explaining their origins and potential health risks. Edited excerpts: What […]
Plastic-eating fungi could be glimmer of hope in cutting ocean pollution
Scientists in Germany have identified plastic-eating fungi that could offer a glimmer of hope in tackling the problem of millions of tonnes of waste polluting the world’s oceans every year. But they warn that their work is likely to be only a small part of solving plastic pollution, and say there is still a need […]
Water contamination: Still a serious national challenge
Wide spread water contamination is a daunting challenge in India with 1,95,813 habitations in the country reported to have poor water quality, posing serious health risks to the population. Pollution in India has led to more than 2.3 million premature deaths in 2019, according to a Lancet study. Nearly 1.6 million deaths were due to air […]
NGT notice to Punjab over water pollution
Chandigarh: Expressing concern over the findings of a study conducted by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi, which uncovered water pollution in Punjab due to agricultural runoff, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to different departments of Punjab — Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), departments of water supply and sanitation and agriculture and […]