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Roadside trash burning in India produces toxic rainbow
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington.D.C [US], Oct. 26 (ANI): A recent environmental study conducted to examine the samples of smoke particles emanating from burning roadside trash piles in India, has shown, that the chemical composition and toxicity is dreadful for human health.
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Study identifies everyday factors that may trigger dementia risk
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Oct. 12 (ANI): In a recent study, experts have created a shortlist of environmental factors that may possibly contribute to our risk of developing dementia.
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67 cyclists, 14 countries, one message - environmental conservation
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Shimla [India], Sept. 25 (ANI): The 12th mountain cycling annual event organised by the Himalayan Adventure Sports and Tourism Promotion Association (HASATPA) began here on Saturday.
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Orix Rentec Corporation making a mark leasing hi-tech equipment
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], Sept.22 (ANI): Senior management of Orix Rentec Corporation have said the company has producing quality electronic measuring devices, including science and environmental analysis equipment, IT-related machinery and medical equipment.
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Loss of elephants, megaherbivores could lead to rapid environmental change
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sept. 13 (ANI): According to a new research loss of megaherbivores such as elephants and hippos could allow woody plants, non-grassy herbs and flowering plants to encroach the grasslands in African national parks.
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Cloth masks offer poor protection against air pollution
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C, Aug.20 (ANI): A recent study by environmental health scientists has revealed that inexpensive cloth masks worn by people who hope to reduce their exposure to air pollution vary widely in effectiveness and could be giving users a false sense of security, especially in highly p
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Mixed bag to SC lifting embargo on registration of diesel luxury vehicles
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug. 12 (ANI): Responding strongly to the Supreme Court's decision on lifting ban on registration of diesel vehicles of 2000cc and above capacity in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), environmentalist Vimlendu Jha on Friday said it is very unfortunate that the court
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Leonardo DiCaprio foundation to give $15.6m to conserve environment
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 15 (ANI): Leonardo DiCaprio has long been a champion for environmental causes, now he has announced 15.6 million dollars in grants for conservation efforts.
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Hydropower dams, major development projects halted in Shan State till reas
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Naypyidaw, July 8 (ANI): The Naungpha hydropower dam along with several other major projects in Shan State have been suspended until cost-benefit field analyses, environmental analyses and social impact assessments are performed, said State Minister for Finance and Planning, U Soe Nyunt Lwin
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