Hydrogel for Microplastics Removal
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Environmental Pollution
Plastic Overshoot Day 2024
The 2024 Plastic Overshoot Day marks the point where the world’s production of plastic waste exceeds its capacity to manage it safely, projected to occur…
[Indepth] Forever Chemicals (PFAS): How They’re Harming Your Health Without You Knowing
Recent findings in India have unveiled a concerning presence of toxic 'forever chemicals', or PFAS, in everyday items such as bandages, with studies i…
Pollution caused by plastic
The report by the Public Accounts Committee on “Pollution caused by plastic” focuses on the UK’s efforts to combat plastic pollution. It highlights the current…
Micro and Nanoplastics
Micro and nanoplastics, defined as tiny plastic particles less than 5mm and 1μm respectively, have become a significant concern for environmental and human health. Recent…
India’s New Emission Test Rules for Vehicles Under BS VI Norms
India’s new emission test rules under BS VI norms, issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and set by the Central Pollution Control…
India’s Updated GMP for Drug Makers
India’s Updated Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for Drug Makers, notified in 2024 by the Union Health Ministry, mark a significant revision of the existing standards…
Ammonia Gas: Properties, Applications, Health Effects
Summary Ammonia is a colorless gas, lighter than air, with a sharp odor, and it dissolves in water. It’s widely used in agriculture as a…
Plastic Rocks
Summary:- Plastic rocks, a novel and alarming form of pollution, have been found globally, across 11 countries and 5 continents, illustrating the severe extent of…
