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China's Tibet dam push raises regional alarm over water security and contr
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
China has confirmed the launch of a massive hydropower project on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, triggering renewed concerns over environmental risks, downstream water security and China's tightening grip over the region, as reported by Phayul.
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NHRC seeks report from FSSAI over widespread reuse of cooking oil in India
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The complaint, filed by the Founder of Sarthak Samudayik Vikas Evam Jan Kalyan Sanstha (Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh), raised concerns that despite the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's (FSSAI) "RUCO - Repurpose Used Cooking Oil" campaign and policies promoting biodiesel at small h
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Rx Propellant's 3GV Campus in Genome Valley, Hyderabad Secures Prestigious
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 14: Rx Propellant, an Actis Platform, has announced that its state-of-the-art life sciences campus, 3GV in Genome Valley, Hyderabad, has been awarded the LEED Gold Certification -- one of the world's most respected benchmarks for sustainable building de
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Somaiya Vidyavihar University Hosts Global Conference on Technologies for
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 20: Somaiya Vidyavihar University, built on the proud 84-year legacy of the Somaiya Trust, successfully hosted the 2nd International Conference on Technologies for Energy, Agriculture, and Healthcare (ICTEAH-2025). Organised by the K J Somaiya School of Eng
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Rawalpindi residents face health and environmental crisis due to sewage le
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Residents of Rawalpindi Cantonment's Tench Bhatta area are facing severe health and environmental risks due to sewage leaking into the local gas pipelines.
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Israel passes new environmental law adopting European standards for indust
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The reform will allow the State of Israel to align with the environmental standards of the European Union and reduce pollution and environmental risks from industrial activity in Israel.
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Taking a Breath: World COPD Day 2023 Encourages Early Action
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi/Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 20: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a global health challenge that affects around 391 million individuals, causing breathlessness, chronic cough, and expectoration. This progressive disease ranks among the leading causes of dea
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Research discovers link between air pollution, Parkinson's disease
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers discovered that those who live in places with median levels of air pollution are 56% more likely to get Parkinson's disease than those who live in areas with the lowest levels of air pollution.
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Study finds link between air pollution, Parkinson's disease
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Researchers discovered that persons living in areas with median levels of air pollution have a 56 per cent higher risk of acquiring Parkinson's disease than those living in areas with the lowest level of air pollution.
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Study: Exposure to outdoor artificial light at night is associated with in
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Exposure to artificial LAN at night is a ubiquitous environmental risk factor in modern societies. The intensity of urban light pollution has increased to the point that it not only affects residents of big cities, but also those in distant areas such as suburbs and forest parks that may be
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Global climate change will have impact on mountains: Study
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Mountain landscapes all over the world are at risk of becoming more dangerous to populations surrounding them as a result of climate change, while their faster development may bring additional environmental risks to neighbouring areas.
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Water stress poses credit risks for coal, mining and power sectors: Moody'
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Singapore, September 20 (ANI): Water management is among the top environmental risks for countries and sectors in Asia, according to Moody's Investors Service.
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