IISc: endosulfan induces infertility in male mice
If an association between the widely used pesticide, endosulfan and male infertility has been found in the case of humans
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Emissions from biomass burning cross the Himalayas
Contrary to the general assumption that the southern slopes of the Himalayas act as a barrier and effectively block the
Read More8 million tonnes of plastic waste entered oceans in 2010
For the first time, researchers have quantified the amount of plastic waste entering the ocean from land. In 2010, an
Read MoreEditorial: The menace of plastic waste
If there is one type of municipal solid waste that has become ubiquitous in India and most developing countries, and
Read MoreEditorial: Climate change deniers
The passage of the Keystone XL pipeline bill, the first priority of the new U.S. Senate controlled by Republicans, hit
Read MoreThe pollutants causing discolouration of Taj Mahal identified
Finally, the specific pollutants in the air that are responsible for the discolouration of the white marble of Taj Mahal
Read MoreEditorial: The cost of convenience of plastic bags
Despite several committees constituted by the Union government highlighting the many problems posed by thin, non-biodegradable, single-use plastic bags, and
Read MoreMountains of plastic waste afloat in the oceans
Believe it or not, nearly 269,000 tonnes of plastic comprising an estimated 5.25 trillion plastic particles are floating in
Read MoreEditorial: When commerce rules the roost
Awareness about genetic testing to know if a woman with a family history of breast cancer and ovarian cancer carries
Read MoreEfficient way to turn waste into resource
Published in The Hindu on October 18, 2012 A staggering amount of waste is generated every day in every town
Read MoreAnthropocene, a man-made geologic epoch
“Archean to Anthropocene, the past is the key to the future” is the theme of the annual meeting of the
Read MoreRainwater harvesting from roads
The Chennai Corporation has taken the initiative to put in place the structures to harvest rain falling on certain roads. One can see
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