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ReNew cuts 18.6 million tonnes of carbon emissions in FY25

Concerns over air quality linger after Monday's plant explosion in Clairton
HEALTH CONCERNS STEMMING FROM THE BLAST. WHILE SPECIFIC HEALTH EFFECTS AREN’T CLEAR RIGHT NOW, AIR QUALITY MONITORING GROUPS SAY THAT COULD CHANGE IN YEARS TO COME, PARTICULARLY AS THEY CONTINUE TO MONITOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS. ONE THING THAT WE HAVE...
Heat, drought, negligence: drivers of Europe's 2025 wildfire crisis
A firefighting helicopter tackles a wildfire at the Vesuvius National Park in Naples, Italy, Aug. 11, 2025. (Xinhua) ROME, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- A prolonged summer of extreme heat and drought has pushed vast parts of Europe into a severe wildfire...

Nitin Gadkari Unveils Kirloskar Oil Engines’s New Ethanol and Isobutanol Engines
Pune, 14th August 2025 –Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited (KOEL) unveiled its pioneering Ethanol and Isobutanol engine technology, the world’s first for Genset applications evaluated by ARAI. The launch, officiated by Honourable Union Minister of Road...

Michigan acts to grow advanced air mobility industry in the state
Michigan’s Office of Future Mobility and Electrification, created by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2020, set out to spur new investment and jobs from tech companies that focus on future mobility. In July, Whitmer established the Michigan Advanced Air...

Oman’s EA calls for protection of Arabian chameleon in Dhofar; warns of local threats due to habitat loss, poaching, pollution
MUSCAT – In a statement highlighting the importance of biodiversity, the Authority described the Arabian chameleon as a vital part of Oman’s natural heritage, one that harmoniously blends into its lush surroundings, yet remains vulnerable due to...

Countries are trying to negotiate a groundbreaking international treaty on combating plastic pollution
Barron, WI (54812) Today Cloudy skies this morning will become partly cloudy this afternoon. High 81F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight Partly cloudy skies. Low 58F. Winds light and variable. Updated: August 10, 2025 @ 10:47 am

Sustainable mining: Striking a balance between economic growth and environmental stewardship
By Benjamin Nana Kwesi MENSAH Mining has played a central role in shaping civilizations and continues to be a cornerstone of modern development. From powering infrastructure and industry to feeding technological innovation, mining is...

Pollution in Byrnihat has come down: CM
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Aug 7: Byrnihat’s pollution levels have significantly decreased compared to earlier readings, according to Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma. He said state government has initiated the installation of a live pollution...

Righteous rain provides for Earth’s needs, and ours
Do you remember the cartoons in which a rain cloud would appear and cause a storm over just one individual? Even as we can marvel that, at a given moment, it’s raining in Clayton but not in Ladue, at the J but not at Mirowitz, our St. Louis region...

Cleveland’s air pollution is worsening. Mayor Bibb has a plan to change that: Catherine Widemire
I love Cleveland. I love the people here and the pride we take in our city. I love our city’s rich history and our ability to innovate in the face of changing industries. I have lived in northeastern Ohio my entire life, and I love that Cleveland...

Giant sculpture exposes plastic pollution in front of UN in Geneva

The plastic pollution treaty talks process is being chaired by Ecuadoran ambassador Luis Vayas Valdivieso

Scientists make astounding breakthrough that could help solve water pollution crisis: 'A promising alternative'
From unclean drinking water to islands of plastic in the ocean, water pollution is a worldwide concern. A recent publication in Scientific Reports explores the potential of using native microorganisms to remediate metals in industrial wastewater....

Warming water leads to changes off the coast of Massachusetts
By AARON PARSEGHIAN As ocean temperatures continue to rise, the water around Massachusetts is warming with it and scientists said the changes are becoming increasingly visible along our coast. Colleen Bowie, who has visited Revere Beach for...

Plastic pollution treaty: UN talks hit obstacles
Sun Aug 10, 2025 01:25 AM Last update on: Sun Aug 10, 2025 01:29 AM AFP, Geneva Sun Aug 10, 2025 01:25 AM Last update on: Sun Aug 10, 2025 01:29 AM Talks on forging a groundbreaking treaty to combat the scourge of plastic pollution were...

Norway’s hedged bet on Europe’s energy future: A garbage disposal for emissions
OYGARDEN, Norway – On the edge of a fjord on Norway’s rocky west coast is a massive, almost sculptural structure that represents a multibillion-dollar bet on the economic future of energy in Northern Europe. The tanks at Oygarden, near the port...

The past, present, and future of gas processing technology
Brian Meyer, VP-Sales, PSB Industries discusses the past, present, and future of gas processing technology. The gas processing industry has long played a pivotal role in refining natural gas to ensure its usability for industrial, commercial, and...

Don’t Single Out Military Deportations, Dismantle the Deportation Machine
One Purple Heart veteran is in deportation proceedings. Another has self-deported in anticipation of being detained. The father of three Marines is beaten and arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at work. The wife of a...

Air pollution poses greater health risk
Air pollution is widely seen as the largest environmental health risk in the world. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), ambient (outdoor) and household air pollution combined are linked to nearly 7mn premature deaths every year, more...